Hiroshima Private Car Tours

“A life-changing day in a quiet mountain village in Hiroshima”

This special tour by far became the gem of my time in Japan.  If you're searching for something deeper than the usual tourist experience, I can't recommend this enough! Naomi invites you into her home, her way of life, and lets you experience the culture of a quiet mountain village with unbelievable kindness, and at a place of breathtaking beauty.  I was greeted at my hotel by Naomi and her daughter, who so kindly drew a welcome card for me - I will cherish this forever! Naomi then drove me to her village in the Hiroshima mountains. We walked around the rice fields, and the neighbouring forest which is nice and cool, dripping with mildew, and scattered with the occasional traditional graveyard. It reminded me of the forests in My Neighbour Totoro! We also checked out the local bridge which has an amazing view of the river and village. During our stroll, we talked about life, family, art, the history of the village, and everything in between as we watched the river steam past, and her children threw pebbles into the water.  But despite all the natural beauty and Ghibli-esque atmosphere of the village, it was the kindness and welcoming nature of Naomi and her family that will stick with me forever the most.  They cooked me the most DELICIOUS tempura lunch with sake, and I had a traditional tea ceremony with them. There was lots of laughing, stories, and being shown how the farming is done - I was almost in tears at how kind they were and the effort they made for me.  All these wonderful moments of nature, calm and human connections have made this the most special trip of my life.  OH, and Naomi is a writer too! Ask her about her awesome publications which feature life stories from the local community - it's incredible!  I couldn't recommend this tour enough, though it didn't really feel like a tour. It felt much more special and profound than that, and I am forever grateful to Naomi and her family for letting me into their world for a while in the mountains!

Naomi K.

(4 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Even though it has already been a few days since your visit, the happiness you brought to our family is still with us. Your thoughtful gifts, including the adorable koala for my kids, meant so much to us. But more than that, I was truly touched by your intelligent, calm, and respectful attitude throughout the day. You showed genuine respect for everything you saw and experienced here, and that made our time together even more special. I was also deeply moved by how seriously you talked about wanting to share and support this tour. I learned so much from you, and honestly, I never expected to meet such an amazing guest. Meeting you reminded me why I created this tour in the first place, and it made me feel that all the effort was truly worth it. Before your trip, you sent me many messages, and I could feel how much you love Japan. You were always so friendly, and that made me want to welcome you with the best hospitality I could offer. Looking back, of course there are a few things I wish I could have done even better, but I truly hope I was able to provide you with a unique and meaningful experience that you could only have here. I’m sure you will visit Japan again someday. And now, I think you have a place here that feels like home. We’ll be waiting for you anytime. With warmest wishes, Naomi

“Easy mini tour”

Woo made the whole booking process simple and straightforward with excellent communication. Driver was punctual and pleasant, he had the details of where we going and made good use of the translation app. An excellent morning in Hiroshima.

TR Taxi

(393 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a pleasant experience in Hiroshima. We hope the rest of your trip in Japan goes just as smoothly and wish you a wonderful journey ahead.

“Unforgettable experience! Worth the trip!”

My family only spent a week in Japan so we had to be very picky about how we spent our time. My parents are originally from a small village in Mexico, so a bucket list item for them was to visit a rice paddy and a Japanese village. I was initially nervous about dedicating a whole day of our trip to visiting a village but now I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Naomi is an incredible, warm and welcoming guide. Her English is also quite good. She welcomed me and my family to spend a day with her and her family. Her community was about an hour drive away from our hotel in Hiroshima. We had a fantastic time seeing the sights in her mountainside community and visiting the Ini Tanada rice terrace. It was February and we knew the paddies wouldn’t be full of greenery but seeing the cool terraces was still worth it. I especially recommend the terraces if you are coming in late spring/summer when the rice has been planted. Even in February, we got to see beautiful plum blossoms and other natural wonders. We also can’t stop talking about the incredible food that we got to make alongside Naomi and the 80 year old matriarch of her family. It was some of the best food we has in Japan - there is nothing like a home cooked meal. We got to try onigiri made with rice from the farm, fresh baked bread made with rice flour and other incredible local items. At the end of the end of the tour, Naomi also took us to a local sake shop where we bought some very tasty local sake to take home. I can’t recommend this tour enough for anyone looking for an authentic taste of culture. I only hope future visitors treat this family with the warmth and humility they shared with us.

Naomi K.

(4 reviews)

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. Reading your words truly moved me and my family. I read it again and again. It was a great honor to welcome you and your parents to our small community. My kids and my mother were also so happy enjoying the food, celebrating your father’s birthday and taking a stroll. Thank you for spending such a precious day of your trip with us and for appreciating our rice culture and rural life. We will always remember your visit. I miss you all. You will always be welcome here, and we hope to see you again someday. Take care. Good luck to you and your family until then.