“Himeji castle and Nara with Hideo”

Hideo is one most professional and responsible tour guide I know for several reasons. First, he brought along photos to show us what certain places look like in different seasons or festivals so that we can imagine better. He provided theitinerary and maps to brief us before the start of each day. His knowledge is shown from the details he highlighted to us throughout our 2 days of tour. Besides the stated places of interest, Hideo showed us some landmarks of the Dotonbori area and Kuomon markets and tell interesting history about them. Hideo showed patience to listen to us when we asked specific questions . I will not hesitate to engage Hideo again if there is an opportunity.

Hideo Y.

(211 reviews)

I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. On the first day I showed you many devices to protect the Himeji Castle from enemy's attack. We saw showy billboards such as Glico, Crab, Dragon and the like on Dotonbori street. On the second day in Nara park you enjoyed giving crackers to deer and we saw the Great Bronze Image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple. I hope to see you again. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

“Wonderful Himeji, Incredible Hideyoshi-san!”

Hideyoshi-san is an amazing tour guide and I would be excited to rejoin him again across Japan. The care and insight he brings to his tours was unmatched and he was powering through plenty of walking better than the rest of us :). He was quick with historical knowledge, and brought a personal touch to much of the tour. So great! The tour to Engyoji Temple was really wonderful and while it does take a bit of time to get there (from Osaka: a train, then bus, then ropeway, then another bus. And the same set to get back), it was a magical location, rivaling that of Kiyomizu-dera and much, MUCH less crowded. Yes, not quite as grand a spectacle as Kiyomizu, but with vast temple grounds and beautiful foliage, Engyoji during the fall was a gorgeous experience. Himeji Castle was great and with Hideyoshi-san's insights along the way made for a nice cap of the tour. The top two stories inside the castle itself begin to get very crowded with a bit of a wait to reach the top floor, but as an overall tour, it wasn't a bad day at all. Expect some wait times but you might get lucky. All in all, it was a full-day trip and a wonderful experience. Great times, good vibes, plenty of history, and stunning vistas.

Hideo Y.

(211 reviews)

I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. I aenjoyed guiding you, too. Yes, it was a fantastic day to enjoy seeing beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves, like red pink and yellow at Engyoji Temple. The temple is filmed on the location of the movie "Last Samurai" that Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe appear. After lunch we visied Himeji Castle with 5-story 7 floors. It is one of the 12 castles that built during the Samurai Period (until 1867) and now still exists. Another name of Himeji castle is White Eagret Castle. Lucnkily we could see the castle elegantly lit up in the evening. I hope to see you again and I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.

“Amazing tour”

We covered so much in just one day, and his deep knowledge and wealth of facts truly elevated the entire experience. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable private tour, I would highly recommend this one. We visited the 1,000 Torii Gates, the Golden Temple, and the Gion geiko district, each stop was unforgettable.

Hideo Y.

(211 reviews)

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. After walking through 1,000 Torii Gates, you enjoyed painting a face of the fox and your dream on the wooden votive tablet. At Kinkakuji Temple (Golden pavilion) we coukd see the golden pavlion beautifully reflected on the mirror pond. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you all the best in the future.