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A beautiful day and tour with Nikki

Our tour with Nikki of Osaka was top-notch from beginning to end. She met us at our hotel on time and was very personable and friendly. During the tour, which included a temple, a tea ceremony with a tea master, and Osaka Castle, as well as Dontonburi/Shensakai and the surrounding area, she was very knowledgeable. I was somewhat hesitant to do the tea ceremony, but it was quite good and memorable, a unique experience we won't forget. The visit to Osaka Castle was great too; she knows this very cool spot for photos where there aren't many people. She is a direct Shogun descendant, so inside the castle, she is extremely informative, and her personal family experience is a nice touch to the history you see there. She took pictures with HER phone all day of my wife and me and airdropped them to us at the end of the day. I wish all guides would do that. Oh, and the streetcar ride was cool as well. I cannot recommend Nikki enough! She was fantastic.

Michael C.

Nikki K.

Thank you very much Michael for your wonderful review and kind comments. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. To me, each tour request represents a great deal of trust—you were entrusting me with a part of your valuable time in Japan, so when I met you, I tried to understand your interests and preferences through our conversations, and adjusted the experience to suit your needs as much as possible. I always do my very best to create a meaningful and memorable experience for my guests, so it brings me great joy to know that you were happy with your tour! I am especially delighted to hear that you enjoyed the streetcar ride, tea ceremony and all the Samurai stories at Osaka castle. I sincerely hope the rest of your time in Japan will be filled with many more wonderful and memorable moments!!

Walking tour of eastern Kyoto

Truly a superb guide!!! Please see our review for our April 12th tour of western Kyoto, also done with Jose David. One of our best guides across 18 years and 45 countries of touring.

John D.

Jose david V.

Thank you John. Your kind words help me dearly. Both you and your wife were incredibly patient with me and ... Espero veros, quizás, algún día en el futuro. Un abrazo!!!!

Walking tour of western Kyoto

Outstanding!!! Jose is very affable, knowledgeable, flexible, and enthusiastic. Probably one of the best guides we have ever worked with, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Japanese, and clearly has a very deep understanding of Japanese culture and customs, as well as a strong connection with the city of Kyoto. We would highly recommend him to anyone planning a trip to this fascinating, ancient city. Thanks again!

John D.

Jose david V.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I really wish you have a great time in Japan and hopefully I'll see you, some day, on autumn. Have a wonderful day!!

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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.