Japan Private Tours

“History and Udon Noodles in Kurashiki”

Mack met me at Kurashiki Station for the start of our tour. We walked through the shopping street, and I was fascinated by the shops but decided to visit them on the return leg. Kurashiki is wonderful, so well preserved with the historical house and warehouses. We also walked along old, cobbled street in the quieter areas, away from the canal area which was quite busy with tourists. Mack explained the history of Kurashiki and the family that made it successful textile manufacturing centre. But not only that, it was an early model of social enterprise, hiring women and providing them with education opportunities. We stopped at a couple of shops along the way back to the station, with Mack obliging me with a visit to a Bizan ware shop and a local snack shop selling freshly made red bean pancakes. We then proceeded to the udon shop for Bukkake Udon which is a local speciality. Mack is a wonderful guide, full of knowledge about Kurashiki. He tailored my tour to suit my interests, and we had a great time chatting about many different subjects.

Mack H.

(28 reviews)

Dear Jeanette san. Thank you for having me as your guide to explore Kurashiki, small local city. As you mentioned during the tour major tourists places are too busy these days and I am happy to know you enjoyed this quiet and relaxing place. Because we ave four seasons I hope you come again to find another beautiful view in different season. Please take care and see you again hopefully.

“Lovely time!”

Kazue was an absolutely wonderful guide, and we had a fantastic experience with her. From the very beginning, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive to our needs. She went out of her way to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable at all times. Her attention to detail and thoughtful approach really stood out, and it was clear she genuinely cared about making our experience enjoyable. Kazue is also a very effective communicator—clear, organized, and easy to coordinate with—which made the entire experience stress-free. Her knowledge was impressive, and she shared insights and context that made everything we saw even more meaningful. Overall, Kazue is professional, kind, and highly dedicated to what she does. We truly appreciated her effort and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and considerate guide.

“Shinjuku evening”

Lovely evening with good food but restaurant in Memory Lane and Bar in Golden Gai selected lacked the atmosphere of many of the establishments we walked past.