Okayama Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
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Popular Okayama Tour Guides
Nao O.
Hello! I'm Nao. I was born and raised in Himeji, which is famous for the Himeji Castle (egret castle). I'm guiding in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hyogo (especially Kobe and Himeji). I'd been in the US for three years attending a university. During the stay I went to the Yellow Stone twice, and visited California. I took a summer French class for a month in Canada, so I speak French a little. I love travelling. I went to many places in Japan. I visited Hokkaido, Okinawa, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and so on. I love music ― pops, rock, gospel and classical music. I'm a fan of Beethoven. Some day I'd like to go to Vienna and visit his houses and the forest, where he composed "the Pastoral Symphony". There are lots of attractions in Japan. You can visit shrines, temples, deer park etc. You can enjoy USJ, river cruise, anime museum, Japanese sake, Onsen and of course delicious Japanese dishes. Let's have fun together !
Mack H.
Hi. I am MACK. Aren't you tired with popular tourist destination crowded with many people? If so, I am a perfect guide for you to find "hidden gem", that is, less crowded but impressive places. Now I am exploring the hidden gems for you in Okayama such as unique and beautiful alley, historical sites and local foods including Japanese Sake. My passion as a tour guide is to make your trip unforgettable and many reviews from my former guests are evidences for that, I think. Let me have another adventure with you!!
Hugh C.
Hi! Thanks for reviewing my profile. I am Australian, from Sydney originally but my life with Japan and its culture and history spans 30 odd years and I have been a Hiroshima resident for 18 of those 30 years. I joined GoWithGuide just recently but be assured I have led many tours in Hiroshima and more widely throughout metropolitan and regional Japan, sharing conversations about the unique society, its fascinating culture and history. I also have written several tourism blogs for inbound tour companies and also the Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Bureau. I speak fluent Japanese and I have immersed myself in the experience of living here in modern and traditional culture and spent many years studying martial arts Aikido and Iaido. I also have a strong interest in Buddhist teachings. My Japanese calligraphy work over the years has been received recognition and several awards and commissions both in Japan and elsewhere. I'm looking forward to spending a great experience sharing the culture and history of Hiroshima with you.
Yoko M.
Hello. I'm Yoko Miyake. Please call me Yoko. I'm a licensed guide. I love travelling. I have visited all the prefectures in Japan. Though Japan has many good places to visit, I hope many foreign travellers will visit my hometown Kurashiki and enjoy their stay there. Because I was born in Kurashiki, and I have lived there since then, I know a lot about Kurashiki. Of course I can show you other good places in Okayama Prefecture and near Okayama Prefecture.
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Kenji O.
I lived in Seattle, WA US for several years to study public policy and urban planning at University of Washington and Washington State Department of Transportation . The US life has awakened me to realize its beauty and value of the Japanese nature and culture. After coming back from US, I have started my professional career of the infrastructure development in both developed and developing countries as a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) expert for more than 20 years. I have provided hospitality and honesty as a Japanese during my professional career. I can give you not only sightseeing tours but also technical tours with my expertise. I live in Osaka where an ancient capital city, Kyoto is located within a hour by train. I can show you how Japanese has developed the capital city with urban planning and infrastructure development. I look forward to seeing you here in Japan.
Naoya K.
I am Okayama local. My son and I will show you around our most favourite place. We are sure you can experience the great nature of Okayama, and we hope you think you want to come back again.
Mayumi A.
I am Mayumi, SETOUCHI lover and a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter for English-speaking guests. I left busy Tokyo where I had lived for many years and moved to this calm city Okayama recently in order to change my way of living in my mid fifties. Before settling down here I spent some months like a traveler and found much comfort and amenity of this region. I came to wish to share such value with others.That is why I started a second job as a private tour guide. Honestly speaking, I am not experienced guide, yet I would like to make every effort to satisfy your requests and make your stay happier. Okayama is one of the most attractive cities in Western Japan. It is known for Kouraku-en which is one of the three most scenic landscape gardens in Japan. Okayama has a mild climate and is famous for fruit production such as white peach and grapes.You must love them. Also the location of Okayama is wonderful, it faces the Seto Inland Sea.You can enjoy idyllic scenery and a lot of outdoor activities are possible. If you are interested in slow life or inner peace,it is your destination. I would like to offer you very special opportunities to deepen your experience in Western Japan. Please visit Okayama and let me guide you. ◆My guidable area : SETOUCHI-islands, Setouchi Art Trienale 2019, Benesse Art Site, Okayama and Kagawa ◆Personal life : I am a working mother. I am fond of walks, cycling, skiing and traveling. At home, I enjoy cooking and gardening.
Popular Okayama Private Tours
Explore small and charming Kurashiki
Explore Kurashiki, which is like a small but charming gem, still untouched by many tourists. The city is rich in history and culture and has a friendly atmosphere. We will visit several places including local shrine and temples, craft shops like pottery and blue jeans. (You know Kurashiki is the home of Japanese blue jeans. ) We can rest at charming cafe if you like.
Explore small and charming Kurashiki
Naoshima Art Island Excursion Day Tour
This is a wonderful day exploring the art on Naoshima, one of three islands creating a contemporary art experience set amidst the rice fields and mountains on the island and merging with the rural setting in the surrounding Seto Inland Sea. It features architecture by Tadao Ando. We will ferry from Uno Port to Naoshima and travel by local bus, or if you would like, hire bicycles and cycle around to visit the Chichu Art Museum and other art project installations in the town.
Naoshima Art Island Excursion Day Tour
Art Island "Naoshima” one day trip
Naoshima is an art island. There are good art museums in this island, Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, Valley Gallery, Lee Ufan Museum, and so on. Art House Project in Honmura Area is also interesting. Some of them are made by a Japanese architect, Tadao Ando. They are very wonderful. You can enjoy outside works in the island. The most famous outside works are two red and yellow pumpkins by Yayoi Kusama.
Art Island "Naoshima” one day trip
Local Japanese Sake tasting at Kurashiki
In Japan, each local has its own Japanese Sake. The sake in Kurashiki is not widely known outside this area but very tasty thanks to its wonderful nature, good rice and water. Why don’t you explore these wonderful hidden Sake. After meeting we will walk to local place where you can try several local Japanese sake and appetizers. After that we will walk a little to explore evening view of this charming local city.
Local Japanese Sake tasting at Kurashiki
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Teshima Art Island Excursion Day Tour
This is a wonderful day exploring the art on Teshima, one of three islands creating a contemporary art experience set amidst the rice fields and mountains on the island and merging with the rural setting in the surrounding Seto Inland Sea. We will ferry from Uno Port to Teshima and travel hire (electric assisted)bicycles and cycle around to visit the Teshima Art Museum and other art project installations in the town.
Teshima Art Island Excursion Day Tour
Okayama and Kurashiki
A day tour includes visiting Okayama castle (where you might like to try your hand at making a ceramic or get a photo of yourself in a kimono) and the elegant Korakuen gardens followed by a visit to Kurashiki and the old preserved quarter there. There is an option for a lovely cycling experience across the Kibi plain along riversides, past temples, and shrines.
Okayama and Kurashiki
Okayama evening walk : Garden & Castle Illumination
Special Nighttime Opening & Illumination is held at Kouraku-en Garden and Okayama Castle according to specific schedule in each season. Let’s take a walk and enter the castle tower to enjoy night view of the city. ★About schedule and details , I will inform you via email.
Okayama evening walk : Garden & Castle Illumination
Traditional Bizen ware and Kurashiki Bikan historical area
Bizen ware is one of six most popular potteries in Japan. Superior clay is used and put in the tunnel kiln unglazed and fired with pine wood at 1250°C for 20 days . It acquires various subdued colors. You visit the potteries and learn the process of Bizen ware. You can make your own china with the help of the potter. You also visit Kurashiki Bikan historical area.
Traditional Bizen ware and Kurashiki Bikan historical area
Okayama Tour Reviews
Jason O.
“Naoshima wouldn’t have worked without Hugh”
Naoshima is an amazing place. Each member of the family found many things to love. However it took the amazing efforts of our guide Hugh to properly book each location with appropriate timings and routes between. It would have been impossible to do it on our own. Hugh has deep knowledge of the art and Japan. His unique perspective and background as a schoolteacher kept our teens engaged with the experience. I can imagine there are other good guides out there but probably none better than Hugh to make the island really come alive.
Mona T.
“Absolutely perfect!”
We had the pleasure of working with Mack as a private guide for two days for a group of very high-profile VIP clients. From the very first interaction, it was clear that Mack was an outstanding professional. His communication was impeccable — he asked all the right questions, was incredibly detail-oriented, and took full initiative in organizing and scheduling every part of this two-days program with us. This gave us immediate confidence that our clients would be in excellent hands. In the days leading up to the tour, Mack remained consistently attentive and responsive, ensuring that every detail was confirmed and customized to meet the clients’ preferences. He was proactive, thoughtful, and always one step ahead, which made coordination smooth and efficient for our entire team. During the tour itself, the clients were also very demanding and made several last-minute requests and changes to the itinerary. Mack handled every single situation with remarkable calm, flexibility, and professionalism. He adapted swiftly without missing a beat, and most importantly, he kept our team fully updated at all times. This level of communication and reliability was essential for us, especially when managing expectations for VIP guests. We are sincerely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Mack, and we hope to collaborate with him again in the near future. It’s rare to find someone with such a perfect blend of organizational skill, adaptability, and genuine care for both clients and partners. Mack is a true asset to any travel experience.
Mack H.
Dear Mona san Thank you for having me as a guide for your precious guests. Unfortunately we had unfavorable weather and had to change our itinerary carefully planned in advance. However we could reschedule and meet our guests request as much as possible thanks to your cooperation and support. I believe we can now face any difficulties. Ha ha ha. Thank you again for your lot of good words for me and I hope we can do our tour again hopefully soon. Mack
Viktoria S.
“Very good guide! ”
Yoko was very informed and provided a lot of information. It was the excellent tour!
Yoko M.
Thank you for a nice comment. I am very happy to hear that. I had a good time with the guests.
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