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"Where to start? Naoki is smart, knowledgeable, interested, interesting, and cares deeply about his work and providing the best tour experience he can for each group. My group included two young adult children with very different interests, and a husband with limited mobility. Naoki thought about an appropriate itinerary, made helpful suggestions, and was excellent about communicating with me long before we set foot in Japan. He put a great deal of time and planning into our day. Although we were spending 5 days in Tokyo and Hakone before traveling to Kyoto, Naoki reached out to us because he saw there was a typhoon in Tokyo the day after we arrived, and he wanted to offer suggestions for indoor activities in Tokyo! On the day of our tour, Naoki met us at our hotel, with a plan in mind. The day unfolded perfectly, with plenty of time for my husband to rest and for all of us to feel fulfilled by the scope and breadth of places we visited including some "greatest hits" sites and some more off-the-beaten path locations. Naoki has a deep knowledge and interest in history, politics, religion, social movements - he was able to answer questions about the sites we were seeing, as well as the larger social/political/historical context of Shintoism, Buddhism, the Meiji restoration, feudalism, imperialism, the role of Geisha's in Japanese society and many other questions! When you spend time with a tour guide, you are also inviting that person into your family vacation for the day. At its best, a tour guide is a welcome addition to the group. We were all incredibly comfortable with Naoki from the first moment. We loved having him along with us - he was a total addition! We enjoyed his company and his knowledge so much, that when he suggested we could continue the tour the next day, we immediately took him up on his offer. Naoki was truly a highlight of our trip to Japan. My husband and my young adult children felt the same way - it is very rare that we all agree so completely about anything! My children have been checking to make sure that I get this glowing review written ASAP because they were so enthusiastic about Naoki! Normally, they give me hard time for booking tours. Not this time! I hope that my path will cross with Naoki's again. Meanwhile, I will send everyone I know who is considering a trip to Japan to book some time with Naoki. I cannot recommend him enough! Book today - you will be sorry if you don't!"

"Ren was Fantastic. Her communications leading up to meeting and arranging the tour were great and her suggestions were spot on. We had a fantastic time and saw some great areas of Kyoto. Ren provided some great advice and information as we walked around and it was an absolute pleasure to spend a few hours with her soaking up this beautiful city. Ren was able to provide some hidden gems that only locals would know about and a few tailored suggestions once she knew more about us. Thanks Ren, you are amazing! "

"Thank you very much Kazu to introduced me those different kind of japanese dishes. So many new flavors. And of course the Umeshu, so good :) The place was amazing, like the food and the dining companion. It was nice to talk a little bit japanese on the side. And to the people who are planning trip to Kyoto, I would recommend that you go to this experience as soon as you get there, so you get to taste all those dishes and then got some tips for the rest of your stay. ありがとうございます"

"We had an excellent tour through Gion with Naoki! He pointed out so many things that we would have missed otherwise, I must have said 'how interesting' a thousand times that evening. He is very knowledgeable on all matters of history, socio-economics and spiritual beliefsystems. But most importantly, all this information is not just presented in a one-way manner but woven into the conversation. "

"Eiji is a great guide. He was very accommodating and patient with our large group of 8 people, navigating the Nishiki Markets. We did the 10 Tastings of Kyoto and the Full Day Tour the following day. Highly recommend Eiji if you’re planning a trip to Kyoto. He loves his City and is eager to share it with you!"

"Our day with Ren in Kyoto was the absolute highlight of our trip to Japan. From the very first email, she was incredibly responsive, helping us craft a custom itinerary that perfectly balanced Kyoto's must-see landmarks with hidden local spots we never would have found on our own.Her knowledge of Kyoto’s history, culture, and architecture is profound, but she shares it in a way that is engaging, conversational, and fun. She helped us navigate the complex subway system effortlessly, saving us hours of travel time, and knew exactly when to visit crowded areas to avoid the massive tour bus rushes. Ren also went above and beyond by taking beautiful photos of our family throughout the day and recommending incredible, authentic lunch spots within our budget. If you want a deeply knowledgeable, warm, and professional guide who feels like an old friend showing you around his hometown, book Ren immediately, we would in a heartbeat!"

"We had the best time with Guia it was just what we asked for our family. Guia knew so much about Kyoto and the lunch she took us to was delicious. The tour set us up for the rest of our time in Kyoto. Would recommend her. "

"Our private morning tour with Ryuki was the highlight of our time in Kyoto. Ryuki was knowledgable, warm, relaxed and great company. We would have hung out with him all day! Definitely worth booking. "