“A driver, then a friend - A day in Aomori we'll never forget”

If I could give Mr. Otani more than five stars, I would. He was assigned to us for our Aomori port day, and what was booked as a private car service turned into the single best day of our 14-day trip through Japan. The itinerary on paper was Hakkoda Ropeway, Hirosaki Castle and Park, and the Fujita Memorial Garden. But Mr. Otani made it so much more than a checklist. Even though the service noted that no guided tours were included, he walked every step of the way with us. He took our photos at every beautiful spot without being asked, pulled over at scenic lookouts he clearly loved, and went out of his way to show us small corners of his hometown that no itinerary would ever include. His generosity with both time and energy was remarkable, and he had more enthusiasm for his own city than most professional guides we have ever met. We spoke completely different languages and had to communicate entirely through a translator app, but honestly, it never once felt like a barrier. He was patient, curious, and quick to laugh. By midday, we were trading stories about our lives, our families, and Japan itself, and somewhere between Hirosaki Castle and a quiet roadside view, a driver became a friend. I keep coming back to the word vitality. Mr. Otani has it in spades. His warmth, his stories, and his genuine pride in showing us his home turned a single port day into a memory my partner and I will carry for years. If you are lucky enough to be paired with Mr. Otani, you are in for the kind of day that is very hard to plan for and impossible to forget. Thank you, Mr. Otani. You made our trip.

Vicki W.

5 / 5

Apr 22, 2026

☆Naha (Okinawa) 10-Hour Tour with a Private Car

Apr 22, 2026

Okinawa Main Island

10 hours

“AMAZING DRIVER ”

Mr. Oshira was a wonderful driver. He walked us to the ticket areas and communicated the pick up time. He was also so kind and took our pictures at each stop. We would strongly recommend him.

TR Taxi

(391 reviews)

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad Mr. Oshira made your experience so enjoyable with his care and helpfulness. We will definitely pass your feedback on to him.

“DAY 2 OF COMFORTABLE RIDE AROUND KUMAMOTO ”

Mr. Sakanashi is very prompt in being there to pick you up and making sure you have a comfortable ride. Day 2 we were able to tour around famous local sites in Kumamoto and Mr.Sakanashi accommodated and accompanied us in touring around the sites. Mr.Sakanashi didn’t feel like a driver to us he felt like he was one of our family members because he was taking us to visit family and we also shared great Ramen and Yakiniku meal together. I was able to exchange social media with him and that just comes to show how friendly he is and he will make sure you are comfortable. Definitely would recommend Mr.Sakanashi to anyone visiting Kumamoto.

TR Taxi

(391 reviews)

Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy to hear that you had another good day in Kumamoto. It is great to know that Mr. Sakanashi made you feel comfortable and welcomed, like family. We will share your kind words with him. We hope to see you again in Kumamoto.