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An Excellent Way to Explore Kyoto

We had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto with Fumi. Using a combination of local trains and taxis, we were able to comfortably cover all the landmarks on our itinerary. Fumi was intuitive, flexible, and attentive throughout the day, adjusting the tour to suit our pace in the summer heat. With some extra time remaining, Fumi suggested visiting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our day. Hearing the story behind the hundreds of unique stone Buddha statues, many of which were carved by local residents, made the visit especially fascinating. Overall, it was a fun, productive, and memorable day. We highly recommend Fumi to anyone looking for a personalized and customizable tour of Kyoto.

A Memorable Family Tour of Kanazawa

We had a wonderful time exploring Kanazawa with Haru. The tour started right on time, and we used local transportation to cover longer distances while enjoying plenty of walking through the city. We visited Kanazawa's beautiful gardens, the castle, and the historic geisha and samurai districts. Haru's deep knowledge of the city and engaging storytelling kept everyone interested throughout the day. The highlight of our tour was an incredible sushi lunch at a local izakaya. It was, without a doubt, the best sushi we've ever had. We highly recommend Haru to anyone looking for an authentic, informative, and memorable experience in Kanazawa.

Dream Tour

Yuriko is a miracle worker in more ways than I could ever imagine. She created a custom tour of 3 towns in the one day we had left in the area. It was so well organized and she kept us on track of a jam-packed itinerary to ensure we saw all the places on our wish list. It was heavenly breathing in the fresh mountain air while walking in the rain through Shirakawago and touring the inside of these steeply-pitched roofed houses. Yuriko introduced us to the most delicious beef sushi that I can’t stop thinking about in Takayama. She thoughtfully found points of interest depicted in anime movies for the anime fan in our family. Yuriko turned our dreams into reality on this tour. We spent two back-to-back days touring with her and by the end she felt like family.

Stephanie B.

Yuriko S.

Thank you so much for posting your nice review even about another tour. I also had a wonderful day in Shirakawago, Takayama and Hida Furukawa with you though a little bit busy tour. Especially, Hida-Beef sushi which we ate together in Takayama was so delicious!! Also, Festival Museum in Hida Furukawa was great, wasn't it? Thank you for giving me such a wonderful chance to guide around Gifu's charming places to you. There are lots of fun memories with you about the tour because you are so friendly to me. Please come to Gifu again with your family. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

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Learning about Japan has never been easier with our local, expert tour guides leading the way, from a tour through Okayama, to the inner gems of Shikoku.

Ready to take on Japan’s sites and go beyond the usual? Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter is a beautifully preserved Edo-period district, and with a knowledgeable tour guide, you can encounter traditional architecture, willow-lined canals, and charming shops. From historical context, to share stories about the area, it’s time to see the land of the rising sun the right way.

To see a side of Japan not commonly noticed, talk to a local tour guide about peaceful pockets of relaxation like Iya Valley, a rugged setting with high cliffs, vine bridges, and traditional thatched-roof houses waiting to be explored.