Caren D.
“Kyoto tour”
Our private tour of Kyoto with Fuji was an unforgettable highlight of our time in Japan. Fuji met us in Osaka at the cruise terminal and promptly led us through multiple trains to Kyoto. She didn’t waste anytime while on the train as she had a presentation prepared with photos to introduce us to Kyoto. She curated a perfect mix of Kyoto’s iconic sights and hidden gems. We enjoyed a stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo forest and the beautiful Kinkakuji Golden temple. We particularly loved the zen garden. We requested an authentic lunch and she joined us at a beautiful restaurant where we enjoyed buckwheat tea and silken tofu! Later we had delicious matcha ice cream which helped us cook off as it was a very hot August day! We had a memorable time and highly recommend Fumi!
Matthew M.
“Very authentic local experience in Osaka!”
The tour felt very friendly and I got to talk with a lot of local people in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that had the best food I've had in Osaka. Leo speaks perfect English and helped translate while I talked and made friends with other people. He even helped explain the menu to me and change my order to non-seafood when I was too shy to ask! He knew the area really well and showed me around some popular stores and places, but the whole time he made me feel super at-home. It was the most authentic experience I had so far, way better than the crowded places downtown. For any English speakers who want to experience real Osaka instead of the popular tourist traps, I highly recommend this tour with Leo!
Ambalangodage J.
“Exploring Tokyo with Ritsuko”
Ritsuko was an outstanding guide – friendly, flexible, and great at customizing our Tokyo visit. She guided us to explore major attraction in Tokyo .She went above and beyond to help my anime-loving son find and buy his favorite figure in Akihabara which we couldn’t have managed without her support. She truly gave her maximum to make our trip memorable. Highly recommended! Thank you so much Ritsuko
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