Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“A very special experience”

We did a hybrid version combining three of Yoshie's traditional tours, traveling with him throughout Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara for three days. Guide: Yoshie was very friendly and knowledgeable about where we traveled. His English is also EXCEPTIONAL, even when compared to other English speaking guides in Japan. We were able to ask detailed questions and really appreciated learning about not only the sites we visited, but the small details between locations - like the history of a train station, or where to get the best sake or ceramics. He made the travel between locations entertaining as well. Yoshie always knows the best places to find a perfect photo, and also the best places to live in the moment, breathe deeply and experience the unforgettable. Tour: We'd been on 5 tours of Japan already and thought we were "temple'd out" before meeting. However, saving this tour for last was perfect because Yoshi's tours are unlike anything else we'd seen. The golden tour, the beautiful gardens (of both trees/flowers and zen/rocks), the Inari gates, and even a few places where you find yourself completely alone for a few minutes just blew us away. Sure we'd seen the 3rd and 2nd largest Buddha, but we also did not fully appreciate how big the world's biggest Buddha was until standing before it, or the amazing Osaka castle. You just have to see these things in person to believe it because they're in a class of its own! We visited in "off season" (late Spring) and the surrounding beauty of the greenery was breathtaking. Our only regret was not having more time. Yoshie also knows where to find the best sake and food, despite our dietary restrictions. I hope you get to travel with Yoshie.

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“Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara from 14-21 April 2024”

Zumi is our guide from 14-21 April 2024 to our family comprising of 6 adults (1 on wheelchair) and a toddler. Zumi is instrumental in planning our itinerary which included Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara as well as fetching us from the airport/sending us to the airport. We enjoyed our trip very much having Zumi as our tour guide. We are extremely grateful towards Zumi as he went the extra mile by volunteering to push the wheelchair user especially when our maid is exhausted. Zumi has been a great help in assisting the maid with any slopes, hills and rough surfaces. Zumi is an exceptional and fantastic guide with strong communication skills and a great command of English. He is very helpful, enthusiastic, energetic and empathetic guide. Zumi is also very punctual, flexible and willingly accepts our last minute/adhoc requests and engages/shares his in-depth knowledge about the sights as well as information about local traditions, historical sites, museums with us. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation towards Zumi. Best wishes to your loved ones and "addition" to the family. We highly recommend Zumi as the TOUR GUIDE!!

Takehiko O.

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Dear Jo-san. Thank you for your review written in the page. Hopefully say hello to your family. See you again. Takehiko Oizumi

“Perfect Day in Caminito del Rey”

This hike in the national park was the highlight of my trip to Spain! I cannot say enough great things about how well cared for we were. Our guide was Alejandro, another lover of hiking, and he was an excellent guide. We had asked to have lunch after the hike and we arrived to the restaurant with a table reserved in advance. Do not skip this tour (unless you don't like heights...) when you are in the Malaga area.