“Very informative tour”
Our tour with Kazu was excellent, his knowledge was very evident as he explained the various traditions etc. about Japan and the Japanese way of life. Highly recommended. The tea ceremony was excellent.
Kazuhiko G.
(160 reviews)Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for not having enough time to say goodbye to you after the tour. But I am very happy that you enjoyed the tea ceremony. I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be one of your most memorable tours in Japan. Thank you very much!!
“Very impressive Knowledge about Kyoto‘s history”
We had a great day with him. We learnt a lot and are very happy to have him tomorrow again.
Yoshihisa T.
(187 reviews)Hi Patrick. Thank you very much for such a quick review for today's tour. I really had a pleasant time guiding and talking with you two. I am glad that I can guide you tomorrow, too. Have a good night! Yoshie
Sarah R.
Zen & Pure Land Gardens in Kyoto, Ryoanji, Kinkakuji & more
“An Excellent Mix of Popular Spots and Hidden Gems”
Hiroyuki-san was not only an excellent guide but did a great job teaching us information that gave great insight and understanding into details of all the locations. I felt like I learned a semester's worth of information in a short amount of time and I gained a greater appreciation for many of the details that are often missed at temples and shrines.
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