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A Great Day in Kyoto & Nara with a Very Friendly Guide!

We booked a full-day private tour of Kyoto and Nara with Koki N. for our family of four (2 adults and 2 children, ages 12 & 15). Koki was a warm and friendly guide who clearly knew a lot about the historical sites he took us to. A Seamless Morning in Kyoto: Koki was perfectly on time, meeting us in our hotel lobby at 7:30 AM. We started the day at the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and then headed to the Sagano Romantic Train. Koki made sure everything went smoothly for our group of five in the "Rich Car" (Car 5), which was a wonderful experience. From there, we visited the famous Fushimi Inari shrine. Highlights and Challenges in Nara: After Kyoto, we headed south to Nara. Koki guided us expertly through the impressive Todai-ji Temple and the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, providing great details along the way. A Minor Letdown: We were a bit disappointed that we couldn't get any deer crackers to feed the bowing deer that day, which was something we were looking forward to. Lunch Experience: We stopped for lunch at a Sri Lankan restaurant that was unfortunately overcrowded and quite disappointing. Final Thoughts: Koki is a very flexible and knowledgeable guide who is great to have with you. Our day did end up running one hour over the scheduled 10 hours. While I appreciated the extra time, I was slightly unhappy as I felt the overcharge for that additional hour was a bit much. Overall, Koki is a lovely person and a very capable guide. If you are looking for a friendly and flexible guide for your family adventure in Kyoto and Nara, he is a solid choice!

Best guide ever!

Jaime met my family and me at our hotel lobby. He took us to everywhere he had planned for us and anywhere we wanted to go during the day. He was patient and kind. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. If you want someone for a day like this with anime and pokemon, he's the one you should book. When we come back, we'll use him again. Thank you, Jaime!

Perfect day in Kanazawa!

We loved our tour with Megumi! She is very knowledgeable and accommodating with our requests. She is also very kind and engaging, so easy to talk to and we had lots of fun from beginning to end. You can tell she loves what she does and we highly recommend her in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Megumi!

Michele G.

Megumi Y.

Thank you so much for your kind and wonderful review:) I truly appreciate your generous words:) It was a great pleasure guiding you, and I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also had a lovely time with you and will always remember our day together! Thank you again, and I hope you have many more amazing travels in the future:)

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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.