My family, incl our 3 kids, visited Nara on 12/27 accompanied by Kumiko of Sakura Concierge who was our guide on this tour. Kumiko made our visit so productive, comfortable and enjoyable. We did not waste any time because she pre-planned every detail. Kumiko, on our request, hired (at a reasonable cost) a very comfy car with professional chauffeur to spend the day driving us. They picked us up from our hotel then took us to where we could eat lunch; Kumiko accompanied each one of us to pick their favorite food. My daughter who was craving a special desert that is hard to find was exstatic when Kumiko located a shop that sold it and got her what she wants. In Nara, Kumiko took us to the main shrine and also to less common but very scenic locations that most tourists prob miss. She showed us everything there is to see and helped our children feed the deer. We were all delighted by her kindness, energy, smiles, resourcefulness... it honestly felt as though a family member was the one taking us around. Kumiko (and her driver) deserve an 11 over 10. We couldn't recommend anyone more.
The kids miss kumiko and ask about her constantly. She's a treasure.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your incredibly warm and thoughtful message.
Spending the day with your family in Nara was truly a special and unforgettable experience for me as well.
Your children’s smiles and kindness brought me so much joy.
I sincerely look forward to the day we can meet again.
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Odyssey63047119621
May 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend using Sakura Concierge for your Nara experience!
Very good experience with this company, Sakura Concierge. Communicated immediately after booking to ask what we were interested in and then planned itinerary to match our requests. Communicated meeting/pickup information as neared tour date and day prior to pick up at our hotel in Osaka. Big comfortable vehicle with safe driver who was very accommodating and also had an English-speaking tour guide (Hiromi) who took more photos than you can imagine and was very attentive. Hiromi communicated well and worked to find ways to personalize the experience and create memorable moments. For example, we lunched at an authentic noodle restaurant adjacent to Nara-koen that we would never have found ourselves. For me, the only thing that might have been a bit better was Hiromi's depth of knowledge about the sites we visited but I should also say that I had done such extensive prior research on everything that I likely had a less than reasonable expectation on that front. Overall, I would recommend this tour especially for anyone who needs a highly customized experience.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted that you took the time to write about the kind of tour we strive to provide. Hiromi is happy too!
We will continue to deliver exceptional hospitality and a dedication to experiences. Please do come back to Japan again—we would love to welcome you. 😊👍
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999Wevi
March 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Dreamlike days in Japan (Kobe/Nara/Tokjo)
We had a wonderful day with Kumiko and the best driver in Nara, Fushimi Insri-Taisha (which they allowed us extra). We had a lot of fun (due to the level-headed nature of Kumiko and the driver), an excellent sushi lunch, saki tasting, a short additional guided tour of Osska and in the evening they still organized for us a Kobe beef restaurant in Kobe (without prior reservation). Rarely have we felt so well looked after.
Kumiko then spontaneously organized us 2 days for Tokjio - with Sumoringer training visit, bath in hot springs, karaoke singing and much more.
Your agency is highly recommended
事業者からの返答
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns von Herzen, dass Sie zusammen mit unserem Team eine schöne Zeit hatten. Ihre Erlebnisse in Nara, das großartige Sushi-Mittagessen, die Sake-Verkostung und das Kobe-Beef-Dinner sind alles unvergessliche Erinnerungen, und es freut uns sehr, dass auch die zwei überraschenden Tage in Tokio Ihnen gefallen haben.
Unser Motto ist es, „echte Gastfreundschaft“ mit ganzem Herzen zu vermitteln. Wir möchten nicht nur als Guides dienen, sondern auch die Schönheit und Kultur Japans sowie die herzliche Gastfreundschaft, die wir als Japaner leben, weitergeben. Es ist unsere größte Freude, unseren Kunden eine Reise zu ermöglichen, die im Herzen bleibt.
Die Worte unserer Kunden sind für uns von größter Bedeutung und eine große Motivation. Wir werden weiterhin alles daran setzen, unseren Kunden außergewöhnliche Erlebnisse zu bieten. Wir freuen uns schon sehr auf ein weiteres Treffen!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly happy that you had a great time with our team. Your experiences in Nara, the amazing sushi lunch, the sake tasting, and the Kobe beef dinner are all unforgettable memories, and we are also thrilled that you enjoyed the two surprise days in Tokyo.
Our motto is to convey "true hospitality" with all our hearts. We aim not only to guide, but also to share the beauty and culture of Japan, as well as the heartfelt hospitality that we, as Japanese people, cherish. It is our greatest joy to help our clients create a memorable journey.
Your kind words are extremely important to us and serve as a great motivation. We will continue to strive to provide exceptional experiences for our clients. We are already looking forward to meeting you again!
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santiagor459
July 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A perfect day in Nara
Kumiko is amazing, she’s so nice and told us so much about Japan, not only what had to do with our tour but she answered every question we had about history, language and culture! Koji the driver is also so great, their happy energy is contagious and spending the day with them made our visit to Nara so much more special. They took us to great places that didn’t have so many other people and made sure we took photos in all the perfect spots. Will be sure to recommend this tour too all of our friends back home we loved them!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the wonderful review. Spending such a lovely time with everyone brought me so much happiness and energy. Knowing that we could bring joy to you all is our greatest encouragement. The timing of the lotus flowers was truly perfect. It felt like the elements of the Earth were blessing you guys. Please come back to Japan again. We would love to show you more hidden gems! Have a wonderful journey. With gratitude and love.
