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Susan G.

5 / 5

Nov 19, 2025

From Okayama station to Benesse Art Site Naoshima(Chichu Art Museum and Art House Project)

Nov 19, 2025

Kagawa

7 hours

Customized

“Day trip to Naoshima”

Mayumi was amazing. Very knowledgeable with lots of insight and historical information. She was kind enough to meet me in Okayama and made getting to Naoshima so pleasant. We spent the day exploring museums and houses. Absolutely delightful and I highly recommend her!

“A well-managed day in Naoshima ”

We are very grateful to Mayumi-san for her service during our day at Naoshima. Mayumi-san picked us up from our hotel, pre-purchased the necessary entry tickets, guided us to and around Naoshima, selected places to have morning tea and lunch, and kept us informed about the history of the island and the art installations. Maybe we could have done it ourselves, but the museums have timed entry, so you would need to be well versed on the operating schedules of the island buses to squeeze as much into a single day. She was wonderful, good English, knowledgeable, well-organised, easy pace.

Mayumi A.

(10 reviews)

Dear Dean-san, Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful post. I imagine you must now be feeling relaxed and at ease, back in the comfort of your familiar home. How was your third trip to Japan? You and your wife have such a deep understanding of and affection for Japanese culture and traditions, and I was truly impressed by that. Although the weather wasn’t perfect, you managed to enjoy even that with your sense of humor and wit. The tour with you both was fulfilling and truly enjoyable. Transportation to the remote islands can be fragile, and it often requires flexibility. When time is limited, careful planning becomes essential. This time, we visited only one island, but if you ever return to the Seto Inland Sea, I would be delighted to guide you to other islands as well. I was truly happy to have spent such a special day together with you. I sincerely hope to see you both again someday. Best wishes, Mayumi

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Elena L.

5 / 5

Oct 30, 2024

Naoshima and Teshima

Oct 30, 2024

Kagawa

2 days

Customized

“Captivating Naoshima”

My husband and I worked closely with Mayumi to plan our itinerary. Her expertise on the museums, artists and art work and her knowledge of the practical details of our trip led to a smooth yet flexible tour of the islands. Mayumi was always responsive in our communications. She left a detailed plan of our itinerary at the hotel. She took care of arranging transportation and museum tickets. Together with her stories of the islands' history we had a comprehensive overview of the "art islands." I highly recommend her services. I also want to acknowledge Go with Guide for the process of selecting and listing guides. Mayumi was one of three guides who took us around different part of Japan. All of them were excellent.

Mayumi A.

(10 reviews)

Dear Elena-san, I am very happy for your review. How was your trip to Japan with your husband?　Did you fully enjoy your stay? I am sure you had a meaningful trip filled with intellectual curiosity and a sense of adventure. I recall how you and your husband were full of vitality and enjoyed the cross-cultural experience so vividly. I am grateful that you have not been deterred by the inconvenience of maritime transportation to visit Art Islands, and that you deeply appreciate its uniqueness and significance. It is my hope that you will return to explore other parts of Japan and enjoy its history and different cultures. I hope to see you and your family again someday. Best wishes, Mayumi