About Tour Guide Hiroko D.

Falguni P.

5 / 5

Jun 4, 2026

Kyoto Custom Tour

Jun 4, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

Customized

“Kyoto custom tour ”

If u are in Kyoto area don’t hesitate and book with Hiroko . My family of 4 (2 teen aged girls)had a wonderful day with her . She is so organized , knowledgeable, genuine and kind . She provides adequate information for every place you visit so that what you see is more meaningful . She is easy to talk to and is a native from Kyoto area , she lived in the United States for 20 years so speaks very good English and understands world Cultures . You can see Kyoto on your own , however traveling with Hiroko will make the entire day much much more memorable and meaningful and you will leave the area with a greater understanding of the sites you visit . She is also fun and engaging with the children . She also was flexible and stopped to do the little things that my girls or myself wanted to do. Along the way she also suggested nice shopping and snacking spots based on your interests . We had an amazing soba / udon Lunch with her , which was also so much more fun as you can learn about Japanese culture along with your meal . Thank you Hiroko !

“A wonderful day!”

We loved our day in Kyoto with Hiroko D. She was the perfect guide for us. We enjoyed the wealth of information she shared at each of our tour spots and along the way. We toured Eastern Kyoto, including Kiyomizudera, Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, Gion, and Kenninji Temple. We had lunch in a well-established soba restaurant (I think she said it has been in business for 100 years). We enjoyed the delicious lunch and the restaurant's atmosphere. I can't say enough about how we enjoyed our time with Hiroko. It felt as though we had made a friend in Kyoto! We highly recommend her as a guide.

Hiroko D.

(112 reviews)

Heather, I feel truly honored by your kind and generous review. Both you and your husband are nice and friendly, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. I was also impressed by "Sukiyaki" you sang along the way. That was just perfect! Please send my warmest regards to your husband for me. Hope his toe will be healed very soon. Sincerely, Hiroko

Albert W.

5 / 5

Apr 15, 2026

Osaka Custom tour

Apr 15, 2026

Osaka

8 hours

Customized

“Highlights of beautiful Osaka”

Our group of 4 met Horiko again at our hotel in Osaka. We had used Hiroko 2 days ago, on a private tour of Kyoto. Our first stop was the beautiful Osaka Castle, it was gorgeous with so many cherry blossom trees surrounding the castle. We took numerous photos there as there were many great photo opportunities. We then went to Shitennoji Temple, after spending time there we went to Shin Sekai, a retro downtown area of old Osaka. After we had lunch at a local restaurant. We proceeded to go Kuromon, the kitchen area of Osaka. After that we explored the Umeda Sky Building, a 40 story building with panoramic views of Osaka, We finished the tour by going through the Dotonbori area with street eateries and electronic billboards and canals. We had a wonderful time with Horiko who provided history and the significance of each landmark we saw. Thank you for showing us Osaka with you, it truly is a beautiful city!

Hiroko D.

(112 reviews)

Al, Thank you very much for taking your time to write the second kind and generous review. I was so glad to see you enjoy Osaka Castle along with beautiful cherry blossoms. Even though it was rainy, all of you were positive, which impressed me a lot. I really appreciate your choosing me as your guide here in Japan for two days. All the best, Hiroko