We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day for our tour of Gokayama and the Ainokura Gasso-Fukui Village with Naoto. He shared some of his own memories of growing up in a similar home and helped us understand more about the culture & history of the area. He thoughtfully planned our time so we could make a quick stop in the woodcarving town of Inami and even a quick stop in the old Edo area. He made us want to return to this lovely region of Japan!

Naoto K.

Dear Wanda and Roger, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a true pleasure sharing the stories of my old house I grew up with and our mutual connections to Albuquerque with you. I'm so glad we could fit in the visits to Inami and Uchikawa before your departure. Hearing that you wish to return to Toyama is the best compliment I could receive. I hope you have a fantastic continued journey on the Azamara Pursuit! Warm regards, Naoto

Richard A.

5 / 5

Apr 27, 2026

【Private Car Tour】Shirakawago World Heritage Site & Shogawa River Cruise

Apr 27, 2026

Toyama

9 hours

“Excellent tour of Shirakawago Village and Shogawa River Cruise”

We had an excellent tour with Mr. Naoto visiting Shirakawa-go Village and taking the Gorge river cruise. The Shirakawa-go village is interesting and visually appealing - particularly since it was Sakura season (which happens later than in Toyama or Kanazawa). Shirakawa was somewhat crowded, but not unpleasantly so. It's also a pretty drive. Lunch was very good at a place that has trout sushi which is unique to the Toyama area.

Naoto K.

Hi Richard and your lovely wife, Thank you for such a thoughtful review! It was fantastic to spend the day with two "travel experts" like yourselves. I’m glad the drive and the scenic river cruise added a nice touch to your Japanese adventure. I really enjoyed our talk about your cruise experiences and global travels. Seeing the late-blooming sakura with you both was a highlight for me as well! I wish you all the best in your future travels and business. Please stay in touch if you ever find yourselves back in the Hokuriku area. Best regards, Naoto

Jesus V.

5 / 5

Apr 22, 2026

Tateyama: Great Snow Walls (Yuki no Otani) Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Apr 22, 2026

Toyama

8 hours

“Two days with Naoto”

We took the Gokayama tour and the snow wall tour as well with Naoto. He shared a lot of interesting information about the area. He was well organized and attentive. The Toyama area is gorgeous, and we had a wonderful time. Definitely you must tour Toyama with him.

Naoto K.

Dear Jesus, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am truly honored to have received such a wonderful review. I really enjoyed our time together in Gokayama and at the Snow Walls. It was a pleasure sharing the history and stories of my hometown with you and your mother. I was also very impressed by how much you cared for her throughout the trip—it made the tour even more special for me. The weather was perfect, and I’m so glad you could see the gorgeous side of the Toyama area. I hope the rest of your journey in Japan is filled with more beautiful memories. You and your family are always welcome back to Toyama! Naoto