Nara Private Tours

“Outstanding Tour & Tour Guide”

We had an amazing day exploring Asuka Village and Imai-Cho with Michiko! Our entire group of five left the tour talking about how much of a highlight this experience was for us. We wanted to explore a more rural part of the country and Michiko’s guidance allowed us to scratch that itch. As a guide, she was well prepared, extremely communicative in planning, very friendly, and beyond accommodating. For example, we had an itinerary we were following but wanted to try local strawberries - a speciality of the area. Hearing this, Michiko went out of her way to call multiple shops and ask various locals to make this happen for us. She found a space and seamlessly incorporated it into the tour - something that made our day. It may seem minor but this type of guidance is what allowed our whole tour to be so special. All in all, our tour was an amazing. Japan’s countryside is truly beautiful and I wouldn’t recommend any else to guide you through it besides Miko-San! We’re looking forward to future tours - thank you.

Michiko T.

(91 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Visiting Asuka Village—the cradle of Japan—and Imai-cho, which well retains historic townscape, with kind-hearted people like you made for a truly memorable spring day for me! The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, as if welcoming you all. As for me, I pedaled my bike just as hard as you young, full-of-energy guys, so it was really good exercise. I hope you enjoy Beppu and other places, and have many wonderful encounters and experiences. I look forward to seeing you all again.

“Fantastic day trip ”

Fantastic day trip seeing Nara and even doing Indigo Dying activity. Excellent tour guide. Most personable and a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

Michiko T.

(91 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was an honor to guide such insightful and well-traveled guests like you in Nara and Osaka. What impressed me most was how open-minded you both were in enjoying a variety of experiences, such as Nara’s persimmon-leaf sushi and indigo dyeing. Your many stories about Canada, including that of winter boat races on frozen rivers, are really fascinating. It’s made me want to visit Canada again. I hope you continue to have a wonderful time! I hope you win the lottery!

“Incredible”

My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Miko for 3 days in Kyoto and Nara. She is a master of all the things you think about when preparing for a tour, mastery of the subject matter, flexible with scheduling, great communication, adaptable to the group and able to coordinate for the group’s needs. She is all of these things to be sure but mostly we found here to be genuine, kind and very easy to be talk with and learn from. Her knowledge of the local area and specific history both cultural and historic is excellent. If you’re looking for an English speaking guide she not only speaks excellent English, she teaches English in the local schools. I would absolutely recommend Miko for your tour in Kyoto, Nara area. We feel like we made a new friend and very much look forward to connecting again!

Michiko T.

(91 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I was truly touched by warm personalities of you and Karin, and it was hard to say goodbye on the last day of the tour. Your travel style, which values experiencing the local traditional culture, nature, and history hands-on, is truly wonderful. I'll never forget these three days spent with you—such as the homey, delicious lunch at the café that felt like visiting grandma's house or cautiously climbing the five-story pagoda and being moved by its solid framework. Please continue enjoying your travels. I look forward to seeing you again!