Japan Private Tours

“Sado Island is Worth a Visit”

We visited Sado Island with Mr. Keiichi, and had a very pleasant tour. The island is interesting and Mr. Keiichi has a "menu" of sights of which we picked approximately 6. We would probably not do the "tub boat". A boat which for very good reasons was never used beyond Sado. The gold mine is interesting (World heritage) and the animatronics are well. The Toki sanctuary is also interesting, as are the cliffs. The Ferry over to Sado is also an experience. To get a full tour if you are in Niigata you have to catch the 6AM ferry.

“Natsuko is Amazing!!!”

First off, Natsuko is truly an amazing person. She is a very warm and caring person, and her great personality really shows. Natsuko is truly a "people person" and my family quickly bonded with her. My daughter is typically quiet and reserved, especially around strangers. Natsuko got my daughter to sing the Winnie the Pooh song with her. As a parent, some of our best moments in life are when we see our children do something out of the norm and totally unexpected. As for the tour I do appreciate how Natsuko was able to adjust the tour as the day went by. Our actual itinerary looked completely different from the one listed/suggested. We visited Nunbiki Herb Garden, Ikuta Shrine, and had a Kobe beef lunch (one of the best meals ever - the tomato dish was the best tomato I have ever eaten). But then we deviated as we looked for a McDonald's so that my son could look for a limited edition Gundam cup, and then Natsuko took us to her favorite shops so that we could buy Kobe's best Omiyage (snacks). Our day ended at Kobe Harborland (for shopping) and Meriken Park (Be Kobe sign). Overall, we were very blessed to have found Natsuko and were very happy to have her guide us around Kobe. My daughter is willing to return the favor and show you and your family around Disneyland here in California if you ever come to the USA.

“Highly Recommended!!!”

Highly recommend taking a tour to see Nara Park with Miyu. The whole experience can be very overwhelming. First there is the overall size of the park (1600 acres), numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, and wild, bowing deer everywhere. For this reason, my family booked a private tour with Miyu. Miyu had everything planned out and guided us around the park. Never once did we have to pull out our phones to try to use Google Maps/Translate. Miyu expertly led us to see the temples and shrines - handling admission and leading us to see the best spots and must-see items at each location. She helped me with buying a Goshuincho and obtaining my first Goshuins. Miyu also helped my children with their Omikujis. For me the highlight was seeing and feeding the deer (although some can be quite aggressive). Miyu explained the process of feeding the deer and gave us tips to avoid being harassed by the deer. We were finished and leaving for lunch just as the park was beginning to become really crowded. Overall, we were very happy to have Miyu as our guide and were very satisfied with her tour of Nara Park.

Miyu S.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It makes me truly happy to hear that your family had a great time in Nara. I’m glad I could help you navigate the park so you could focus on making memories together without worrying about maps or translations. Feeding the deer and getting your first Goshuin are such special experiences, and I’m honored I could be a part of them. Please let me know when you're back in Japan—I’d love to guide you and your family again!