We spent a truly wonderful day in Nara with our guide. From the moment he welcomed us at our hotel reception until he accompanied us back at the end of the day, he showed great professionalism, kindness and respect—the very best of Japanese hospitality. He helped us discover excellent restaurants and generously shared useful advice beyond the tour itself. He also took care of the photos throughout the day and later sent us a link to the album, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy every moment. We felt that we had met not only an exceptional guide, but also a friend. A memorable experience that we warmly recommend.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your deeply touching review! Spending such a wonderful day together in Nara was a true privilege. Although it was rain-threatened, thanks to your good deeds, the weather stayed great for us! I am thrilled that you enjoyed the local spots, the restaulant and photos. Knowing you felt like you gained a friend means the world to me. I truly hope to see you again in Japan!
From Your guide, Andy Murao
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svendulrikr
July 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best of Nara
Amazing trip to Nara with the most friendly, pleasant and experienced guide, Sam.
Sam explained the history and background of the many sight of Nara.
Showed us many small places that we would not have found on our own.
Highly recommended
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your kind message.Your message really encourage me a lot. I am happy to know you could enjoy one day tour with me, and I also had wonderful time too! I wish you many blessing .See you soon!
SAM
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fdorerabadia
June 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Thank you, Rie-san!!
We booked this full-day tour directly with Japan Guide Agency, and we're very glad we did. The day was filled with walking around central Nara, fascinating insights and locations, and unforgettable memories (ending up at a sake tasting. Brilliant!). Our guide, Rie-san, was exceptional — knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and always mindful of our schedule, ensuring we made the most of our time. If you have the opportunity, this tour is absolutely a must-do. Highly recommended!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your kind review. I truly appreciate your thoughtful words and the generous rating. You were all so cheerful and kind, and I truly enjoyed every moment—from the train ride from Osaka to Nara all the way to the final sake tasting tour. Thank you so much for the unforgettable memories! I wish you all lasting happiness and good health. Thank you, obrigada!
Rie
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ILIAR15
May 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A delightful tour with Rie in Nara
Rie is an absolutely delightful tour guide in Nara, combining deep knowledge of the city’s historical sites with an impressive understanding of local cuisine and sake. Her insights bring the temples and shrines to life, while her recommendations for regional specialties make the experience unforgettable.
Her “other” career (or, maybe, the first one) as a professional chef, with experience in both the United States and Japan, allows her to quickly connect with guests on many different levels. Conversations flow naturally from the history and symbolism of Nara temples, to the subtle intricacies of local delicacies, to practical advice on where to find the best value at neighborhood restaurants. She even knows where to buy high‑quality sushi knives if you are inspired to make your own sashimi at home. You will have to check those in, one reason I didn't buy one.
Spending a day with Rie feels less like a standard tour and more like being shown around by a knowledgeable friend who loves Nara, its food, and its culture.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind review! I am really happy to know that you and your wife liked the tour. I really enjoyed that day too. I showed photos of the cake and sushi your wife made to my colleagues and friends. Everyone was so surprised and said, "That's amazing!" I think you're very lucky to have such a wonderful wife:) Thank you so much again for giving me such a fantastic time spending time with you two.
Your guide , Rie
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Voyage67840583711
May 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lovely tour of Nara!
The tour of Nara with Junichi was excellent! We did a full tour of the park and were able to feed the deer. He took us for a lovely picnic in the park by the lake and showed us all the best local spots including sake tasting, a traditional local house, and a samurai collection. If you are in Nara we would recommend booking a tour with Junichi!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for having me as your guide and for posting the kind review. If I am an excellent guide as you wrote, it is all thanks to you the guests and Nara with its deer. Nara is the place where Japan started as a nation over 1,300 years ago, and therefore the best place to have a basic and overall understanding of Japan's history and culture. Hope to have you all back in Nara and have a very relaxing day again with your family!
- Junichi
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64sandig
April 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding – Junichi Made Our Nara Day Unforgettable!
We had the pleasure of touring Nara with Junichi today, and he was simply phenomenal from the very first moment! Warm, welcoming, and a true professional, Junichi made us feel instantly at ease. His genuine enthusiasm and excellent English made every part of the day enjoyable and easy to follow.
Junichi’s knowledge is encyclopedic, yet he explains everything in such a clear, engaging, and understandable way. At Kofuku-ji Temple, he brought the history and significance of the site to life with fascinating details. We then enjoyed a relaxing lunch together before heading to Nara Park, where we had the delightful experience of feeding the famous bowing deer – such a fun and memorable moment!
What really stood out was how flexible and attentive Junichi was. When we felt a bit pressed for time, he smoothly adjusted the itinerary and took us to a wonderful sake tasting facility instead of the next temple. We sampled several excellent sakes and couldn’t resist taking some home with us! From there, he led us to an incredible traditional kitchen knife shop run by an artisan whose family has been crafting blades for 750 years (originally making samurai swords). The craftsmanship was breathtaking, and we ended up purchasing a beautiful knife.
Later, Junichi took us to see an original Japanese merchant’s house, which was a real eye-opener – the minimalistic lifestyle and beautiful architecture were fascinating.
The entire day was perfectly paced, insightful, and filled with wonderful surprises. Junichi’s caring attitude, deep knowledge, and ability to adapt made this one of the best private tour experiences we’ve ever had. We are so grateful we got to spend the day with him.
If you’re visiting Nara, do yourself a favor and book with Junichi – you won’t regret it! He’s an absolute gem.
Highly, highly recommended – 5 stars without hesitation!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your hearty review! I cannot be happier. Nara makes you feel very relaxed, especially the Nara that is not too touristy. I hope to have you back in Nara to find another Nara that we had to skip because of the limited time frame.
- Junichi
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layleep
December 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best organised tour possible
We learned so much from Junichi before we even left Australia. His incredible preparation pre-tour was so much appreciated. He made sure we saw everything we requested, and suggested another one which was well worth doing. He even provided the food for the deer and just as well - they actually bow their heads when they want to be fed!!! While we loved hearing all the history, feeding the deer was the highlight. If I had known we could buy some food, we would still be there feeding them! Junichi also took some incredible photos for us.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind review! It was so much fun to prepare for your Nara tour with frequent correspondence between us. It was even greater fun to meet you and have the tour together talking about the history and religions while playing with the deer. Hope you'll be back in Nara before we are too old.
- Junichi
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657tinr
November 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Nara Park adventure
I wanted to leave a positive review for Junichi, our tour guide during the Nara private tour. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience incredibly enjoyable. His guidance throughout the day ensured that we got the most out of the tour, and we truly appreciated his expertise and friendly demeanor.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was an unusual rainy cold day and I was not quite sure if your party really enjoyed the Nara tour. But your review shows you really enjoyed the day! I am a very happy guide now that I've read it. Please do come back to Nara so that you will enjoy the best of Nara, the usual Nara!
Junichi
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Sonya_G
November 25, 2025 · via Viator
Walking tour Nara
Our guide Noriko was very punctual to pick us for the walk, showed us really good few more places than the usual big touristic ones.. We had sake and mochi with her.. A lot of history we learned on that walking tour which was really important for us.. and we have done good over 25000 that day with her
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your feedbacks.
I am glad you enjoyed the tour with me and so did I.
I hope this tour will be one of your memorable days in Japan.
See you again.
- Noriko
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Claudia_B
October 14, 2025 · via Viator
Vacation in Japan
We had a wonderful time
The guide was very sweet and helpful. We left our phone behind and she helped us get it back
事業者からの返答
Dear guest
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was an honor to show you around Nara.
I was so happy to see your family enjoying such a wonderful time with the deer in Nara. It was truly an unforgettable day for me as well. Please take good care of yourselves, and I look forward to seeing you again someday in Japan.
Muchas gracias. Arigatou gozaimashita!
Best Regards
Momoyo
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