“Chiran Tour with Yaron”

You MUST do this tour ! Absolutely fabulous day with many hidden gems from Yaron himself. He is a wonderful guide, easy going, great english, loves taking photos for you and helpful in every way. So much better than a cruise ship tour. Do it - you won't regret it. Thank you Yaron, so glad we met you. Jo and family,

Yaron P.

(15 reviews)

Dear Jo and family! Thank you so much for your warm recommendation! This area, as you saw, is so rich in nature, history, culture, and good food. I only wish we had a bit more time together. I hope you’ll visit Japan again, and if you return to Kyushu—whether on a cruise or for a longer trip—we would be happy to show you even more beautiful and hidden places. Warm regards, Yaron

“A fabulous day with Guide - Yaron”

We had the most wonderful day with Yaron and his driver meandering south through rich volcanic soils with many farms growing an assortment of vegetables and tea. Yaron was very patient answering our many questions about local farming and industry. We learned a lot about Japanese history both very old and the more recent times. The Chiran Gardens with ancient Samuari houses and gardens were such a privilege to visit, so much history with original houses over 300 years old. Truly the most beautiful park and Cherry Blossoms was experienced at the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots where we were told of their tragic missions during WWII. Our lunch restaurant was an amazing venue and will never be forgotten: eating traditional food in a traditional way never experienced before. There was so much more during the tour with photo stops and local knowledge imparted which we so enjoyed. A huge thank you Yaron and 100% for being such a great guide. Susie, Rob, Jilly and Hugh.

Yaron P.

(15 reviews)

Dear Susie, Rob, Jilly and Hugh, Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review, I truly appreciate it ! It was our pleasure spending the day with you, we glad you chose a route that combines landscapes, agriculture, and culture as it really reflects the hidden part of southern Japan. Your curiosity about local farming and japanese history made the experience even more meaningful from my side as well. I’m glad to hear that Chiran, the samurai residences, and the Peace Museum left a strong impression on you. These places carry powerful stories, and it means a lot to me that you connected with them. I hope this day will remain a memorable part of your journey in Japan, Wishing you all the very best in your travels, and I would be delighted to meet you again in the future. Yours, Yaron

“Special day with Yaron touring Chirian and the scenic coast.”

Yaron was such a pleasure to tour with. His communication with us before our tour was outstanding. He was interested in learning about our interests and wanted to tailor our tour to them. He promptly picked us up at our hotel at the hour requested. We felt confident driving with him and appreciated the comfort of his car. Highlights of the day included our visit to Chiran Samurai residence street. It was a wonderful experience and Yaron was exceptionally caring with our mobility issues. Yaron took us to remote locations throughout our tour that only his experience as a local resident would know about including a beautiful waterfall. We then experienced a traditional Japanese lunch in the village of Ibusuki in a building that was a former Samurai residence. It was such a treat and the food and service was outstanding. We also did a coastal drive and saw the surfers in the ocean and another amazing volcano. To top it off before the return to Kagoshima, Yaron was kind enough to take us to a local bakery for some amazing baked goods. Yaron made the day special. We would highly recommend him. He is an exceptional tour guide and speaks excellent English as well as Japanese.

Yaron P.

(15 reviews)

Dear Stanford Thank you so much for your beautiful review. I was truly touched by your words. I enjoyed every moment of our day together, and it made me very happy to see how everything connected so nicely —the nature with the history of this place, the restaurant and the small surprises along the way. Your warmth and kindness, made the tour special for me as well. I’m very glad that you felt comfortable and that we could enjoy those gem spots in one day.I wish you a wonderful continuation of your journey in Japan and many more happy travels around the world. Thank you again for choosing to spend your day with me. It was truly a pleasure. Warm regards, Yaron