“Knowledgeable and friendly guide for Shirakawa-go”

Tetsuji organized a day trip to Shirakawa-go for my multigenerational family group, including arranging for a driver to pick us up from our hotel in Takayama. He is very friendly and speaks English well. He was very knowledgeable about the history and cultural practices of the traditional village, and we enjoyed spending the day with him and learning more about Japanese life from his perspective.

Tetsuji Y.

(60 reviews)

I appreciate your nice review for me. All of your words become my motivation for next job and lead me having chances to meet new guests. I also hope you come back to Japan and share a wonderful time with me again. Please best my regards to your all family members.

“Two and a half days tour in takayama, shirakawago, shinhotaka ropeway and hirayu onsen”

We went as a group of four and Tetsuji-san guided us over 2.5 days. He was very informative and shared many interesting stories surrounding the history and culture of the city and gifu prefecture, and brought us to locations we typically wouldn't have discovered by ourselves. We were under prepared for the thick snow that covered shirakawago and he ensured we bought snow boots prior to the day trip. The restaurants he brought us to were excellent as well, with dishes unique to the region. The pacing of the tour was just nice for us as well with 2 seniors in the group. In all, an extremely enjoyable trip to takayama, shirakawago, shinhotaka ropeway and hirayu onsen! Thanks Tetsuji-san!

Tetsuji Y.

(60 reviews)

I honestly am relieved to hear that you are well satisfied with my tour. I have been concerned about the changeable weather for three days. On the third day, although we didn't go up to the peak of the high mountain because of strong wind, you seemed to have enjoyed with hot spa and nice lunch. I also enjoyed myself bathing outdoor with your father. Actually, this is the first time for me to communicate with guests in the bathtubs. I hope to see you again someday.

“Wonderful hike along the historic Nakasendo trail”

We enjoyed another fantastic day with our guide, Tetsuji — this time hiking along the historic Nakasendo trail between the post towns of Magome and Tsumago. Walking through these beautifully preserved villages felt like stepping back in time to the Edo period, surrounded by wooden houses, stone paths, and serene mountain scenery. Tetsuji was, once again, an exceptional guide — kind, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our pace and interests. He shared fascinating insights about the history of the Nakasendo and the daily life of the people who once traveled this route. His explanations made the experience so much richer and more meaningful. Thanks to Tetsuji, we had an unforgettable day full of atmosphere, history, and beauty. We highly recommend him to anyone who wants to experience Japan’s heritage in an authentic and personal way.

Tetsuji Y.

(60 reviews)

I really appreciate that you and Sandra enjoyed my tour and felt comfortable asking questions, as if you were at home. I’m happy and grateful for your kind words about my work. Your curiosity about Japanese culture became the driving force that helped me naturally give my best performance. I hope you’ll come back to Japan and join my tour again in the near future—before I retire from this job!