Shiga Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Outside Kyoto City”

While the city of Kyoto is undoubtedly beautiful and historic, it was a delight to be able to explore other areas just outside the city. We took a short train ride from Kyoto, and we were met at the station by our guide Nori. We quickly recapped what the day's plan was, and then Nori was an especially informative and intuitive guide. As a local, he was very in tune with the area's attractions and when to visit. We toured stunning historic temples and gardens, and enjoyed a delicious lunch of Oumi Beef at a local restaurant. Quite simply the best tour/guide we had on our two week Japan trip. We are already planning a return visit for our next trip to Kyoto. Highly recommended!

“The guides guide ”

Importantly, his English is first class having lived and worked in senior management roles in USA and UK for more than 20 years provided Norri with a brilliant insight into the differences between his own country and that of the west. Norrie has been fascinated with history all his own life and therefore has an incredible depth of knowledge into Japan’s evolution from its feudal past into the modern powerhouse it has become. Norri was very patient with us as ‘seniors’ and once he realized what our specific interests were, tailored the excursion around what he perceived to be most appropriate. Great company, intelligent and he has a great sense of humour.

Nori I.

(55 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it! It was a real pleasure touring with you two. I enjoyed it a lot too. I was hoping to show some cherry blossoms by magically make them bloom earlier but could not.. I hope those pictures of plums you took turned out nice! Hopefully within a year or two I will visit the wonderful country of yours!! Take care!

“Kyoto and surroundings”

We did two tours with Nori. One by foot and the other by car. Both ere excellent. Nori is very knowledgeable and spoke very well english. I highly recommend Nori as a guide.

Nori I.

(55 reviews)

Thanks for taking my tours and leaving kind comments. I appreciate it. There was the train trouble in the morning but I am glad that after all you were able to have a fun day on the 2nd day too. Hope to see you again in the fall!