Our experience leading up to and enjoying our 6 hour tour with Seigo was great. Starting with our booking inquiry and up to our day together, he was highly responsive via text and phone and very helpful and organized in planning our day. He was also flexible to adjust our itinerary based on the day's timing and weather. We wanted a combination of off-the-beaten-path and classic tourist highlights. Seigo made that work, enabling us to have a nature-immersed, peaceful, crowd-free visit and hike around the remote, active monastery Daiyuzan Temple, as well as scenic drives through gorgeous, lush, and ancient forests, a boat ride on lake Ashinoko, a walk through Pampa grass fields, and a stop at the traditional, authentic Amasake-Chaya tea house. For lunch, he had a table pre-reserved (so no waiting) at a local popular restaurant, Hamazushi, where we enjoyed fresh, delicious sushi, soup, noodles and more, as items were whisked directly to our table by conveyor belt promptly as we ordered them - fun and inexpensive too. Seigo is highly knowledgeable about the history and stories of the land and sites, and we enjoyed learning so much from him (in very good English). He also went the extra mile (probably more like 50 miles) to return a small item we left behind in his car, found well after he had dropped us off. All-together a wonderful day with an excellent guide.
Very knowledgable! Had a great time seeing Kyoto with Minori. Highly recommend!
Thank you very much for having me today. I am glad you liked the ramen! Have a great day, Minori
Yoji was great. Our first priority was finding my wife's ancestors gravesite in Nodayama Cemetery and Yoji led us all over (it's huge) until we found it and adjusted the schedule to fit our search. He is also very knowledgable of the area and took us to great spots.
Akira is a very funny and knowledgeable guide. My wife and I booked his services for our honeymoon, and he did not disappoint. We went to different shrines, hidden restaurants and cafes, and interesting open markets. I had THE best miso soup of my life at one of the places that we visited. I still think about that sometimes. Well worth the money if you want a guide who is nice, flexible, and on time. Thanks Akira!
Dear Gregory, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy that I didn't make your honeymoon a nightmare, but memorable one. I totally agree your commentary on the miso soup that we had in the restaurant. Miso and broth are mixed after they get order from customers, and that's why it taste clear, fresh and flavorful. It is my pleasure to guide generous, jolly, serious, and thoughtful people like you and beautiful Chelsea. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
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