Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a great honor to show Nara to a couple as wise and thoughtful as you both. In Japan, it is believed that ancestors’ spirits return home during the “Obon” season, and the light of candles serves as a bridge to convey our “gratitude” and “prayers” to our loved ones. I would be delighted if this helped you experience a special moment in Nara during the Obon period. I hope you’ll have a safe trip home.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I felt very lucky to have been able to see even just a little bit of the Gion Festival—one of Japan’s Three Great Festivals—and its “moving art museum,” the Yamahoko Parade, and to share this special summer experience with you. You are all so friendly and open-minded, and I was really impressed by how interested you all were in Japanese customs and culture. I hope you’ve found some favorites in Kyoto and Japan. Please take care in this heat and enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan to the fullest.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute honor to guide such a worldly-wise and well-traveled group.Your insightful questions and deep appreciation for the culture made the tour truly special. Our afternoon trip to Wazuka was a perfect contrast to the crowds in Nara—relaxing in a bus with almost no other passengers, and soaking in the stunning views of fresh greenery, rivers, and tea plantations. Meeting our amazing veteran tea-picking guide was also an absolute joy. Her incredible energy inspired us all. Sharing that beautiful day with you made me truly happy as a guide. Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead!