About Tour Guide Andy L.

“GREAT DAY TRIP TO MT. FUJI”

Andy was a delightful tour guide. Believe it or not, one of our many highlights along the way was a stop at a highway rest stop. Being from the USA we were amazed at how different this place was compared to ones at home. Then on to Mt. Fuji. We were awestruck when the grand mountain first presented itself to us. Absolutely beautiful. The closer we got the more magnificent it was. Our stop at the village of Oshino Hakkai was very interesting. Just seeing the ancient structures and imagining the life they lived back in the day was inspiring. From there Andy took us to several spots for photo ops. Andy asked us what we would like to eat and we requested something "local" to immerse ourselves in customary style and food. He picked a spot that fulfilled both. It was fun to immerse ourselves in the Japanese culture. Andy was still willing to take us to at least one other place, but with our bellies full, we were ready to head back to our hotel in Yokohama and savor our memories from the day. Andy was an excellent guide, conversationalist, driver and new friend. We would highly recommend him for any tour he offers. We are sure you will not be dissapointed. Mike and Sue

“Customised Gunma highlights from Ikaho to Kusatsu”

Andy kindly substituted for another guide on short notice, to which we are grateful for. This tour is excellent in covering both areas from Ikaho to Kusatsu Onsen, with plenty of interesting sights along the way including delicious udon with a long history, mountain scenery and Yamba Dam. Its a relaxing way to sightsee in otherwise would've been just been a point to point journey. Thank you Andy, for your patience and care towards both tours!

Andy L.

(5 reviews)

Hi Jeaney, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to step in and ensure you had a great experience moving between Ikaho and Kusatsu. I'm so glad you enjoyed the mountain scenery and the historic udon—those 'point-to-point' journeys are often the best time to discover hidden gems like the Yamba Dam. It was a joy to spend that time with you, and I truly appreciate your appreciation for my care and patience. Hope to see you in Japan again!

“Customised Tochigi tour”

From the planning stage, Andy is attentive to detail, responsive and flexible to your needs. He made excellent suggestions on how best to plan the itinerary, including pickup from our ryokan in Kusatsu Onsen and best use of time for best spots. Strawberry picking in Tochigi was the highlight of the trip; extremely delicious. Detour to Nikko was worthwhile, and the gyoza before the train ride back to Tokyo was fulfilling indeed. if you are after a unique, not so crowded and pleasant sightseeing, Tochigi has alot to offer and Andy is the best guide!

Andy L.

(5 reviews)

Thank you for such a glowing review, Jeaney! I’m thrilled that the strawberry picking in Tochigi was a highlight—it really is some of the best in Japan! It was a pleasure planning the logistics with you to make sure we made the most of every hour, from the Kusatsu pickup to that final gyoza meal. I’m so glad you found the detour to Nikko worthwhile. Thank you for recommending Tochigi to other travelers — I hope to see you again for more adventures!