About Tour Guide Naoto K.

“Amazing tour guide! ”

We truly enjoyed our tour today with Naoto. His English is excellent, and he has an impressive depth of knowledge. Even though the journey was quite long, it felt enjoyable and engaging because Naoto shared so many fascinating stories about Toyama and Japan — from history and geography to local food and fun facts. Our route today included the Shōgawa Gorge Winter Cruise and Shirakawago. We also stopped at a beautiful scenic viewpoint and visited a lovely paper crafts shop, which made the experience even more special. Naoto also took us to a delicious restaurant for Hida beef and katsu, which was absolutely amazing. We’re still thinking about how good it was Highly recommended tour guide!

Naoto K.

(6 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our journey to the Shōgawa Gorge and Shirakawago. It was truly a pleasure sharing the stories of Toyama’s history and geography with you—it makes the long drives feel much shorter when I have such engaged guests! I’m especially glad you enjoyed the paper crafts shop and that the Hida beef lived up to the hype. It was a highlight for me as well. I hope to see you back in Japan again soon!

“A perfect day thanks to our guide Naoto ”

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our guide, Naoto, during our trip to Japan. He took us to Shirakawa-go and Shogawa Yuran, and the entire day was perfectly organized and unforgettable. Naoto is not only an incredibly knowledgeable guide but also a safe and professional driver. He shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and local traditions of Shirakawa-go, making the visit even more meaningful. He was punctual, friendly, and very attentive to our needs throughout the trip. We felt comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. If you’re looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and kind guide in Japan, we highly recommend Naoto. He made our trip extra special, and we would happily tour with him again!

Naoto K.

(6 reviews)

Diana and your beloved husband, Thank you so much for joining my tour to the Shogawa River cruise and Shirakawa-go. It was a true pleasure to guide such Japan enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate "off-the-beaten-track" destinations. I also want to thank you for the wonderful review. Your kind words are a great encouragement to me as a guide. If you ever want to explore more hidden gems in Japan, I would be happy to show you around again. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in Japan!

“Wonderful memorable day with Naoto”

My husband and son and I had a wonderful day with Naoto! From the moment I booked with him, he was responsive and flexible. He was also full of great information not just for the logistics around our tour but also for getting to and leaving the Kanazawa area as well as plans for our follow on time at Kaga Onsen. He was a pleasure to work with and I really appreciated his help as I put my plans together for this time in general. For the tour itself, it was our first day in country and he picked us up and brought us cheerfully on a gorgeous tour of Kanazawa. Showing us the beautiful Samuari district and most memorable garden, the Keroku-ken as well as the market and historical geisha district. We had a wonderful time trying a gold leaf experience which was lots of fun as well as tasting gold leaf ice cream. He was an excellent guide explaining many details of the gardens we saw and architectural features and cultural heritage. He found a wonderful and traditional lunch spot for us on a 2nd floor of a non descript building where we were able to try several regional city specialties which were excellent. We would never have found that on our own. I would recommend working with him hands down. We found him easy to work with, knowledgable and easy to understand and communicate with. He found a way to engage each of us with our own personal differences in age and interests. Thank you Naoto for the time we spent together!

Naoto K.

(6 reviews)

Dear Amely, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to help you and your family navigate Kanazawa and Kaga Onsen. I am so glad you enjoyed the gold leaf experience and our local lunch. Knowing that everyone in the family had a good time means a lot to me. I hope to see you all again someday!