My husband and I booked a private tour and car to visit places on the outskirts of Kyoto. Our tour guide, Harumi Sagayama, not only provided a wealth of knowledge about our stops but also about the culture, history and politics of Kyoto. She was also critical on helping us narrow down the choices available to us. Our driver, Suzuki san, provided an impeccably clean, safe and comfortable ride as well. Absolutely delightful all around.
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rayje
September 26, 2026
Beyond beyond our imagination great, all thanks to our wonderful guide.
We decided to spend 28 hrs in Kyoto during our recent visit to Tokyo. With such limited time, we chose a custom guided tour divided into two segments during the two consecutive days we would be there. Etsuko was our guide and we were so lucky. We gave her our 4 Must-See sites and asked her for any suggested additions along the way. We loved the Shogun castle! We changed our Kyoto departure time, we disagreed with each other as a family about what sites to add, we had some difficulty with the heat, frazzled tempers, picky eating habits and a tree nut allergy and could she help us find a restaurant outside of the guided tour! Etsuko answered every question, made every accommodation, gave great great advice/suggestions, and even scored us a wonderful dinner reservation. We could not have been happier and I am sorry that we did not express our gratitude better to Etsuko directly. Do not hesitate to tour with Etsuko.
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Marvin_F
September 25, 2026
Kazz is an outstanding...
Kazz is an outstanding experiencedand friendly tour guide. He took us to many interesting places during the six hours as well as off the tourist path to more interesting places. He thoroughly explained everything from a current and historical perspective. Outstanding tour.
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Cosmopolitan580857
September 23, 2026
We had a great time! Kyoto is a beautiful city.
Harumi and Kouzo San were very nice and constantly checked how we were doing.
Our party had one member using a mobility scooter and they made sure she was taken care of and was comfortable all the time. She even played a traditional Japanese game with us in the car before we got dropped off and this completed a most memorable and enjoyable time with them.
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Kandice_A
September 15, 2026
Uncle yoshi!
Yoshi was truly the warmest and sweetest tour guide, and he made our experience in Japan so memorable. From the moment we met him, he was incredibly kind, welcoming, patient, and easy to be around.
We were traveling with our kids, and one of the things we appreciated most was how wonderful he was with them. He kept them engaged, made them feel included, and was so patient with all of their questions. Traveling with children can sometimes make tours feel stressful, but Yoshi made the entire day feel relaxed, fun, and effortless.
He was also extremely knowledgeable and shared so much about the history, culture, and places we visited without ever making it feel overwhelming. It felt much more personal than a typical tour. He took the time to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and helped create moments we will remember long after this trip is over.
By the end of the day, it honestly felt like we were exploring Japan with a friend rather than just a tour guide. We feel very lucky that Yoshi was part of our trip and would recommend him without hesitation, especially to families traveling with children.
Thank you, Yoshi, for making our time in Japan so special!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your comments about the tour.
I am very happy to hear that you all could feel comfortable during the tour as I am always considering it for my guiding service.
And also I would like to thank you for making me of good memories with your honest and cheerful kids.
Please enjoy your stay in Japan and bring back to your home with lots of good memories.
Regards
Uncle Yoshi
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paulmG5832ZI
September 10, 2026
Excellent Tour; Fantastic Guide!
Mrs. Harumi Sagayama was the absolute best guide ever.
She was very knowledgeable about Japanese history, very personable, had a good sense of humor, and a great personality. Her English was impeccable.
We couldn’t ask for a better guide or a better tour. We were very. Very pleased!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. The tour was truly enjoyable and unforgettable. You both shared such entertaining and fascinating stories—I learned many things from you. I have such fond memories of the many things you showed and shared with me during the tour. Please do come back to Kyoto; I look forward to welcoming you again anytime. Thank you for your kind words.
Harumi
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stevenkM3265FU
September 10, 2026
Best Tour Guide Ever!!
Harumi actually has a bachelor’s degree in tourism guiding!!! She studied for years and passed many history tests to get to this level. Her knowledge really shined when I asked off the wall questions. She’s invaluable. Absolutely fantastic welcoming professional perfect English and understanding of my culture as well being an American. I wasn’t afraid to offend her with my dumb small brained American thinking.
Absolutely would recommend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your incredibly warm comments. It was a truly enjoyable and unforgettable tour. The many things I learned from the two of you have become wonderful, happy memories. Thank you sincerely. Please do come back to Japan; I look forward to welcoming you anytime. Thank you for the enjoyable tour.
Harumi
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A8062GEkristeng
September 6, 2026
You want a great experience, book with guide Harumi!
What a wonderful experience! Our tour guide was Harumi and she was just as wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and made the trip fun! She had everything mapped out perfectly to our liking and made sure to show us some secret spots for excellent pictures!! Recommend her 100000000%!!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind comments. It was a truly enjoyable tour. I don't think I will ever forget you. Please do come to Kyoto again. I would love to show you many wonderful places. Thank you for your warm comment.
Harumi
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Panta_R
August 26, 2026
The only guided tour in Kyoto to book that is frictionless!
We had a perfect day with Yuji. We received confirmation of our booking and were in direct communication with our tour guide, Yuki, the week before. We expressed our interests and together with his expertise, he crafted an itinerary and shared it with us. I suggested that we change the order due to heat and he was able to rearrange and be flexible. He was attentive, knowledgable, and kind. He asked about lunch locations and took us to an amazing restaurant that was very nice and quick. Our driver was equally professional and warm.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for joining our private tour and for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
It was a great pleasure to welcome you back to Kyoto. Kyoto is truly a wonderful place to visit again and again.
We hope you will come back to Kyoto again someday in the near future!
Yuji
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Jill_E
August 20, 2026
Great intro to Kyoto
Expertly paced walking tour of 5-6 key spots in Kyoto. Lunch with Mr. Sumo was a special treat as he helped us order and learn about the food. All the best locations and so nice to have a guide willing to take photos of the group so we could all be in them.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for having sent such a nice review for my tour and I really appreciate your kindness and great cooperation with me during the tour. I hope you will arrive at home in peace and come to Japan again in the near future to enjoy our country and culture.
Thank you again,
Kazuo Sumi