Okayama Private Tours

“History and Udon Noodles in Kurashiki”

Mack met me at Kurashiki Station for the start of our tour. We walked through the shopping street, and I was fascinated by the shops but decided to visit them on the return leg. Kurashiki is wonderful, so well preserved with the historical house and warehouses. We also walked along old, cobbled street in the quieter areas, away from the canal area which was quite busy with tourists. Mack explained the history of Kurashiki and the family that made it successful textile manufacturing centre. But not only that, it was an early model of social enterprise, hiring women and providing them with education opportunities. We stopped at a couple of shops along the way back to the station, with Mack obliging me with a visit to a Bizan ware shop and a local snack shop selling freshly made red bean pancakes. We then proceeded to the udon shop for Bukkake Udon which is a local speciality. Mack is a wonderful guide, full of knowledge about Kurashiki. He tailored my tour to suit my interests, and we had a great time chatting about many different subjects.

Mack H.

(28 reviews)

Dear Jeanette san. Thank you for having me as your guide to explore Kurashiki, small local city. As you mentioned during the tour major tourists places are too busy these days and I am happy to know you enjoyed this quiet and relaxing place. Because we ave four seasons I hope you come again to find another beautiful view in different season. Please take care and see you again hopefully.

“Thoughtful and easy to communicate”

Yoko-san was incredibly thoughtful and very easy to communicate with. We were trying to fit as many activities as possible into the schedule, and she handled everything with patience and clarity. Our itinerary discussions were detailed, and she also provided valuable local insights that we truly appreciated. See you again, Yoko-san.

Yoko M.

(14 reviews)

Thank you very much for a nice review. You have booked the museums and the taxi very well. So we could move very smoothly and visit many places. I am very happy that you enjoyed Naoshima and Teshima in Seto Inland Sea very much. Yoko

“Great tour with a great guide”

Yoko is a great guide who is very knowledgeable about Japanese history especially in the Okayama area. As part of the tour we visited a pottery kiln inBizen Imbe, where Yoko got us a behind the scenes tour of the kiln with the owner and master potter. Then we visited Kurashiki where she explained so much interesting history of the area, the shrines, and all the powerful people who lived there. If you are interested in learning about Okayamas rich history, you have to book a tour with Yoko!!!

Yoko M.

(14 reviews)

Thank you vrry much for a nice review. I had a very nice time with you in Bizen and Kurashiki. I drink coffee served with Bizen ware every day.