Fabulous guide
Brilliant guide. A native English speaker who is a deep Japanophile and has taken the time to learn its history, culture and language. I learned more in one day then with weeks of other guides who either struggled with English or just were just not as well educated. Sawara is an Edo town wealthy from canal trade and is very well preserved. Narita temple is huge and its and surrounds gorgeous - a really nice way to spend a day or two.
The best of a difficult day
The guide did the best of a day were everyting went wrong. The system offred a museum tour on a monday when museum a closed so it started ruff, but the guide was able to double up on the shrines visits and make it a great tour. The guide was able to explain well the history of the visited cities and the culture around the shrines. Good price to have a private tour guide with you for a whole day.