Kazu was very accommodating and patient as I amended plans several times due to changes with travel plans. He was quick to adapt and keen to ensure that the tour was tailored to my specific interest. As a solo traveler it is important that you can get along with your guide as it is just you and them- and Kazu made sure to put me at ease and that I had a fun and interesting time!
Rio was great! We used him for our family of 5 for a day of touring in Kyoto. Rio was very flexible and adjusted the day on the fly based on the weather and our interests. He is very knowledgeable and it made seeing the shrines and temples so much more interesting. He also has a great sense of humor. He took us to an amazing local Ramen place for lunch. We would definitely use him again.
We booked a Celebrity cruise around Japan. The stop at Kyoto is the Port of Osaka. To avoid the large, impersonal tours offered by the cruise line we decided to book a private tour to help us navigate public transportation to Kyoto and avoid some of the crowds. Hiroshi was an excellent choice for a guide. He speaks very good English and is extremely knowledgeable about the sites and explained their historic significance. He took us to a local restaurant and we had a fabulous bento box and great sushi.
We booked a Celebrity cruise around Japan. To avoid the large, impersonal tours offered by the cruise line we decided to book a private tour in Shimizu (Mt. Fuji). Macy we excellent. He met us at the cruise terminal and showed us how to navigate Japanese public transportation and visit some memorable sites. At Mino no Matsubara we got to see Mt Fuji out of the clouds! We toured several other sites including Sumpu Castle. A highlight was lunch at a historic stop on the Tokaido Road. He sent us an itinerary before our trip and took our suggestions on sites we wanted to see. Unfortunately the ropeway at Nihondaira was closed for repair. We highly recommend him – he speaks very good English and is extremely knowledgeable about Japanese history.
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