“Great Guide Who Went Above and Beyond”

We had booked two days in Kyoto with Hiriko. Working with her in advance she planned an itinerary that included the highlights of Kyoto grouped geographically to make our tour as efficient as possible. She speaks and understands English extremely well as she lived and worked in NY for many years. Her pace was just right and her knowledge of the sights was excellent. Unfortunately I had picked up a stomach bug somewhere before arriving at Kyoto and was not feeling great, so we cut one scheduled stop on day one. On day two I decided I should try to go to a clinic for some medication. Some things that are available over the counter in the US require a prescription in Japan and the drug stores are a bit overwhelming. I found a clinic nearby and the reviews said they spoke good English. When Hiroko showed up for our planned day, she immediately agreed to walk to the clinic with me and when there helped me secure an appointment for an hour from our arrival. She was so helpful and understanding and it made me feel immensely better to have here with me. All in, we spent the first 2.5 hours of the day dealing with my medical needs. She was reassuring and happy to make these accommodations. Long story short, the doctor prescribed a couple of medications and we still made it to 3 out of four sites on our itinerary for our second day. Hiroko was flexible and kind as well as being a super-knowledgeable tour guide. I highly recommend her.

Hiroko D.

(98 reviews)

Dear Alison, I am extremely honored by your kind and generous review. Hope you are feeling better now. Both you and your husband are nice, considerate and intelligent, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your husband for me. Sincerely, Hiroko

“Incredible tour of Kyoto with an excellent tour guide! ”

Hiroko’s tour was the highlight of our Japan trip! We toured over 2 weeks with 4 different guides and Hiroko was by far the best! She was thoughtful and intentional with the itinerary, adjusted easily to our needs (traveling with a 2 year old), and was very knowledgeable about the shrines and temples we visited. If you have a chance to book Hiroko, do it! Her background as a teacher lended well to how she educated us throughout the day. She also used to teach English and was conversational and easy to communicate with. Hiroko was wonderful!

Hiroko D.

(98 reviews)

Britnee, I am truly grateful for your kind, generous and quick review. Thank you very much also for sharing your photo with me. All of you are nice and considerate, and your son is cute, active and amazingly well-behaved. You make such a beautiful family! I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your family for me. All the best, Hiroko

“Hit the right spots”

Thanks to Hiroko for cramming a lifetime of beautiful Kyoto into seven flat hours. From the bamboo hush of Arashiyama to the serene golden pavilion to the delicious okonomiyaki to the technicolor food crawl through Nishiki Market every stop felt like insider access. Highly recommended.

Hiroko D.

(98 reviews)

Dear Vikas, I am truly honored by your kind, generous and quick review. You and your wife are so nice and intelligent, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. I hope you will visit here again sometime in near future as there are more to see. Please send my warmest regards to your wife for me. Sincerely, Hiroko