“A Fantastic day with a knowledgeable guide”

We had a great day with Nori and saw so much! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He calibrated the day exactly right for our family. We had a limited time and really felt we were able to get the most out of our trip because of Nori’s planning. We saw all of the sites we wanted to see in a sequence that made sense, had a tasty lunch, and learned so much. Absolutely don’t hesitate to book with Nori. You will get so much more out of your visit and your day will be stress free! We can’t wait to come back and do another tour. Thanks so much for making our visit so smooth!

Nori I.

(59 reviews)

Thanks for your kind words. It was fun touring around Kyoto with you guys too! It was unfortunate that your husband could not join. Hope he is feeling better. Yes, please come again to Kyoto. There is so much more beautiful places you can visit! Take care!

“Beautiful, Serene, and Delicious”

We had a fantastic day trip to Shiga from Kyoto with Nori. He tailored the tour perfectly to fit the time we had, and it was such a treat to escape the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. Every stop was peaceful, beautiful, and felt like a hidden gem. Traveling by private car allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the surroundings. Nori speaks fluent English, which made communication easy. He took us to some incredible off-the-beaten-path spots that we never would have found on our own. For our sixteen-year-old, the highlight of the day was enjoying Omi beef at a charming little restaurant with a private Japanese garden. The servers wore traditional kimonos, and we had the entire place to ourselves. The chef prepared the meal right in front of us—it was an unforgettable experience. We've had Wagyu before, but Omi beef was even better! Shiga is absolutely worth the trip, especially if you're staying in Kyoto. Of all the private day tours we did in Japan, this one was truly one of our favorites. Thank you, Nori!

Nori I.

(59 reviews)

I am so happy to hear that you really enjoyed the tour in Shiga. As you said, there are quite a lot of historical places in the area which are often older than Kyoto yet many people even Japanese don’t know their existence. Oumi and Kobe beefs are the top quality beefs in Japan. Luckily when we went to the restaurant, the special section was offered just to us. Hope you can come back to enjoy the amazing teppanyaki beef!! Take care!

“Wonderful Guide”

Nori was very informed and accommodating. He organized our walking tour based on my interests and helped organize my sightseeing the day before the tour. He provided lots of interesting insights, both cultural and historical along the way. He even helped me find a kimono wrap! I would recommend Nori very highly.

Nori I.

(59 reviews)

Thanks for your kind words! It was a lot of fun for me as well exploring Kyoto together. Hope the pictures I took are almost as good as those you get from Seoul ( : It was not so easy to find the kimono for you but lucky my kimono god helped find it!! Have a safe flight back home!