About Tour Guide Nobuko O.

“Rural Wakayama Tour”

I did a private tour with Nobuko to a persimmon village and to sacred Koyasan. My goals on this tour were to photograph the areas and to experience the culture. Nobuko fulfilled both of those goals for me and I was very happy with the tour and for the enthusiasm she showed throughout the day. She arranged everything, including the storyteller in the persimmon village. I could never have had these experiences on my own and was most appreciative of her willingness to be flexible to meet my needs during the tour. I also appreciated that the price for the tour included everything, so I didn’t have to worry about constantly having to come up with additional money during the tour. The next time I come to this area I will definitely book Nobuko for another tour and I highly recommend her if you’re ever interested in booking a tour in the area.

Nobuko O.

(33 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the beauty and culture of rural Wakayama and sacred Koyasan. I’m very happy that I could help make your photography and cultural experiences memorable. Arranging the storyteller in the persimmon village and having the opportunity to introduce you to these special places was also a pleasure for me. Thank you again for your kindness and appreciation. I would be delighted to show you more of Wakayama on your next visit to Japan. I hope to see you again someday! Nobuko

“Osaka castle and food tour”

Nobuko was very nice. She was patient and very attentive to my needs.

Nobuko O.

(33 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words, Heather-san! It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing Osaka Castle and its delicious local food. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I truly appreciated having you as my guest, and I hope you have many more wonderful experiences in Japan. Wishing you all the best! Nobuko

“A lively night in Osaka”

We started in Kyoto, where Nobuko (Nono) picked us up and showed us how to take the local subway and JR to Osaka. That alone was useful for the rest of our trip. She's friendly, kind, and very positive. She walked us through Shinsekai, Dotonbori, and the Shinsaibashi shopping arcade, and introduced us to depachika, the department store food halls. Along the way she took us to Osaka's popular food spots. The okonomiyaki we shared was a highlight. Our evening turned out to be unique. It was our first time in Osaka, and it happened to be the night the local baseball team won the game that sent them to the playoffs. Nono had warned us it might be more crowded than usual. Nono gave us some of the team's history: it had been many years since they'd made it this far, and the last time, people jumped into the river in excitement. Huge crowds of locals indeed gathered at the river to celebrate. Even with the crowds and heavy police presence, she was able to confidently pivot and led us safely and comfortably. If you want to try lots of Japanese specialties, Nono is a great resource. Five stars.

Nobuko O.

(33 reviews)

Dear Malissa-san, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I was truly delighted to share your first trip to Osaka with you. Experiencing such a historic night for the Hanshin Tigers together also became an unforgettable memory for me. I’m so glad that, even amid the crowds, you were able to enjoy Osaka’s city and food culture with peace of mind. It was an honor to introduce you to okonomiyaki, one of my favorite foods! I hope this trip to Japan will remain a wonderful memory for all of you. I look forward to the day when we can meet again in Japan. Thank you again for your kind words and five-star rating! Nobuko (Nono)