Hideo is a wonderful guide. He custom designed a 2 day tour from 2 different cruise ports to capture the highlights from Saikominato and Maizuru, including transport and lunch venues. Knowledgeable, friendly and efficient - everything you could want from a very experienced guide.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. On the first day I guided you Matsue Castle, Izumo Taisha and Yushien garden where we could see beautiful peonies from Sakaiminato port. On the second day I took you to Ine Bay cruise, Motoisekono shrine and Chionji Temple from Nishi-Maizuru port. From the Kasamatsu park, we could see Amanohashidate, or the 2.6-km sandbar with about 8,000 pine trees. Furthermore Gorogadake park, we could command a panoramic view of Ine Bay. I hope you enjpy Japan trip. I wish you all the best for your good health.

Warren H.

5 / 5

Apr 7, 2026

Tsuwano Highlights with a licensed guide

Apr 7, 2026

Shimane

3 hours

“Informative, friendly and flexible.”

Mio developed my tour according to our conversations and my interests. Mio had very good knowledge, both local and wider historical perspectives. We engaged with curiosity and humour. I highly recommend going on a guided tour with Mio Zaima.

Mio Z.

Dear Warren, Thank you so much for visiting this lovely little corner of Japan. It was truly a privilege to meet you and share such wonderful conversations. Your kindness and positive gestures toward the local people were extraordinary, and the time we spent sitting with the local monk over a cup of tea was a special treat for me as well. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! Mio

Talya R.

5 / 5

Oct 20, 2025

Matsue Castle & Izumo Grand Shrine (Matsue City & Izumo City)

Oct 20, 2025

Shimane

7 hours

“Thank you, Dai!”

We had a great day with Dai, as he took us to some interesting spots in the Shimane area. He showed knowledge, as well as flexibility, as we changed our points of interest for the day. We first went to Matsue City and visited the castle as well as enjoyed a delicious lunch of Sobe Noodle Soup in an old Samurai House. We were also lucky enough to see the beginning of an annual drum competition. We asked Dai to take us to the Adachi Museum, where we saw beautiful Japanese Gardens and art. From there, we went back to the port city and visited the really cool street where we saw fantastic sculptured characters of an early Manga writer/artist Mizuki Shigeru. And... he got us back to the port on time! Thank you, Dai, for a great day and also sharing your culture and history with us!

Daizaburo N.

Thank you so much for your kind quick review! You were so thoughtful and nice to talk with. I really enjoyed our meaningful conversation and learned a lot about you and your country and culture. You were really lucky because rain let up and could see "Drum Parade" for the first time in three years due to the pandemic. And one more thing, you talked with mayor of Matsue City during the parade. About NEW JERSEY, it brought back memories visiting New York City. I also learned the situations current government is bringing about In the U.S. I enjoyed talking about Rock Music, too! Enjoy the rest of the trip and have a safe trip home! DAI