About Tour Guide Rika N.

Dear Vivien、Hans Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate it. From the moment we met in the lobby, I felt so comfortable with you and Hans. Your kind words about my hat, outfit, and the materials I prepared really meant a lot to me—it made all the effort worthwhile. I’m also very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tea ceremony. The tea master mentioned how quickly you learned, which was wonderful to see. Spending the day with you both was truly a special experience for me as well. Your stories deeply touched me and made the day even more meaningful. Please take good care of yourselves and continue to enjoy each day to the fullest. California sounds like a beautiful place, and I sincerely hope to visit someday with my family. Thank you again, and I hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards, Rika

Dear Jo and your wonderful family, Thank you so much for your perfect rating — I am truly honored. I imagine that by now you are back home, perhaps enjoying a lovely afternoon tea with the cute spoon you bought at the herb garden! Spending the day with you felt like I was with my own family. I was especially impressed by your three-generation trip — from 25 to 85 years old. I truly believe not many families in the world can share such a special journey together. Jo, as the organizer, you did an amazing job. It must have taken a lot of effort — well done! Grandma Yvonne is such an elegant and charming lady. She reminded me of Rose in Titanic in her later years — graceful and beautiful. I hope I can be like her when I grow older! Uncle John disappeared a few times, but he is clearly full of love and warmth. Elizabeth is very thoughtful and observant — she asked questions that even I couldn’t always answer! I will study harder! And Caytlyn’s horse photos are absolutely stunning! I love horses too, and one day I would love to visit with my family. This is truly one of the most rewarding parts of being a guide — making friends from all over the world. Thank you again, and I hope our paths cross again someday! Warm regards, Rika

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was my very first time hosting guests from the Czech Republic, and it became a truly unforgettable experience for us as well. I was honestly impressed by how much you already knew about Japanese culture—sometimes even more than me! And I’ll never forget your notebook full of stamps, that was amazing . I’m so happy you enjoyed the sake brewery and the sunset cruise. It was also a pleasure for my son to meet you. It’s truly wonderful how many people in Europe grow up speaking two or three languages from such a young age—I really admire that. Meeting you was also a great motivation for my son’s studies, and we truly appreciate it. Please come back to Japan again—I would love to see you both in the future! Warm regards, Rika