Okayama Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“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.

Hugh C.

(94 reviews)

Thanks so much, Jason! It’s a very gratifying review. It was a great pleasure and privilege sharing your day.

Mona T.

5 / 5

May 26, 2025

Two days tour in Okayama

May 26, 2025

Okayama

2 days

Customized

“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.

(27 reviews)

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

“Very good guide! ”

Yoko was very informed and provided a lot of information. It was the excellent tour!

Yoko M.

(11 reviews)

Thank you for a nice comment. I am very happy to hear that. I had a good time with the guests.