“A Journey I’ll Never Forget – Thanks to Hideo”

During my first week in Japan, I was lucky enough to explore the country with Hideo as my guide—and honestly, it turned out to be one of the most beautiful and meaningful parts of my entire trip. From the beginning, he was kind, open, and full of surprising ideas. Anytime I had a question—whether about history, culture, or even the subway system—he answered with patience and clarity. And when I had a spontaneous request like, “Hey, can we check this out?” he always responded with a smile and a simple, “Yeah, sure. Why not?” What stood out most to me was his deep connection to his country. You could feel it in the way he spoke, the stories he told, and the places he chose to share. I didn’t want a guide who would just list facts—I wanted someone who would help me feel Japan. How people live, what brings them joy, how tradition and modern life blend together. That’s exactly what I got. The atmosphere between us was super relaxed—we laughed a lot, shared different perspectives, and even switched between English and Japanese (he gently helped me improve mine). His English is perfect, by the way, so no worries if you don’t speak Japanese. Looking back, I think I was a bit of a different customer. I didn’t want a standard tour; I wanted an experience. And Hideo gave me exactly that. I truly hope I can book him again in the future—maybe next year, maybe the one after, who knows. But when I return with my mother, I already know I’d love to explore the plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, or autumn leaves with Hideo by our side. If you’ve read this far: thank you. I hope you’ll take this little sign as encouragement to start your own journey with Hideo. You won’t regret it. ありがとう ございます, Hideo-san。 あなたの案内は、道を示すだけでなく、心に灯りをともしてくれました。

“Second time with hideosan :) ”

As you see, this is second time I used to go wakayama with Hideosan. He is still excellent. He is more aktive , more younger than us:) I am glad to see him again. And hope to see him next time

Hideo Y.

(197 reviews)

I was very happy to see you again. We vsited Kumano Sanzan again. On the tour day it was so clear that we could see the Nachi Waterfall flowing vigorously. I wish you all the best in the future. I hope to see you again next time.

“Osaka Tour”

Our Osaka tour with Hideo was fantastic. He picked up our group of eight from the Kobe port and took us on a full-day tour of Osaka. Hideo was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating, always attentive to our group’s needs. He has a wealth of knowledge about Japan’s history and shared it in a way that was both engaging and informative. Overall, I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a personalized and enriching tour experience.

Hideo Y.

(197 reviews)

I'm very happy to receive you excellent review. We could see the main tower of Osaka Castle beautifully reflected on the pond. In the Dotonbori we saw the Glico sognboard and had sushi for lunch. And you enjoyed shopping on the popular Shinsaibashi shopping street. I wish you enjoy Japan trip!