Our guide Kochie was knowledgeable, pleasant and humorous. We had a great day with him and explored plenty of Niigata
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Thank you for your saving time and posting a kind review! I really enjoyed the tour with you! Weather was nice, seafood was good, and I was very happy that you enjoyed tasting Niigata sake! Please came again to Niigata! I look forward to seeing you!
Koichi
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655coling
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Take the time to see Niigata
Koichi Sato was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide, friendly and humorous. We had a great day with him.
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Thank you for your saving time and posting a kind review! I really enjoyed the tour with you! Weather was nice, seafood was good, and I was very happy that you enjoyed tasting Niigata sake! As your family members live in Nagoya, you will soon visit Japan, won't you? Please came again to Niigata! I look forward to seeing you!
Koichi
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Adrian_H
September 9, 2026 · via Viator
Day trip in Niigata
fantastic guide who went to every length to ensure that we experienced a fantastic day and ensured that all boxes were ticked. Went to great lengths to research about us as well and understood who, how and why we were in Japan and how our lives synchronized
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
I was truly happy to spend time with you all.
Although it started to rain partway through, you were incredibly helpful in agreeing to change our plans, which was a great help to me.
Please do come and visit Japan again soon!
Kayoko
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916peipeit
August 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Day in Niigata with a local tour guide.
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Koichi さん in Niigata. His English was excellent, making communication easy and the tour very enjoyable. He was also incredibly thoughtful and attentive, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. His knowledge, kindness, and warm personality made our visit truly memorable. Highly recommended!
事業者からの返答
I think you are now relaxing at your home after a long trip in Japan. Thank you for your saving time and post a wonderful review. I am very glad you had nice time in Niigata! We could visit a lot of sites, such as the historical house, beautiful garden, and the white-sand beach. It was nice that we could really relax on the beach, gazing the blue sky and calm surface. Lunch was also very fun. I was happy you enjoyed the fresh sushi, which is one of popular cuisines in Niigata. I look forward to guiding you in other seasons. See you again!
Koichi
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John_W
June 16, 2026 · via Viator
Sauntering with Mr. Sato
We had a nice tour at a pace that fit our over 70's yet kept our group 40 somethings interested. Mr Sato's English was the best we experienced on our four week longo trip.
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lf94252
June 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Koichi Sato - Tour Guide in Niigata
We had a wonderful tour with Koichi Sato in Niigata. He was a lovely and personable man with excellent knowledge without being overwhelming. It would be hard to find a better guide.
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Hello guests,
I suppose you are now relaxing at your home after the great tour in Japan. Thank you for visiting Niigata. I enjoyed the whole schedule with you. And thank for your saving time and having posted the wonderful review! See you again!
Koichi
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Sightseer659301
December 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Koichi Sato is an excellent tour guide!
My husband and I and our 2 friends booked the Niigata full-day private tour with Koichi Sato. We had a wonderful time and Sato-San is an excellent tour guide who is very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and recommend him highly.
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620marilyn
November 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The best guides in Niigata!!!
We were on a cruise and booked a private guide for Niigata. Our guide, Patsy, was incredible! She took us to some fascinating places including the Northern Culture Museum, Temple Street, and the shrine!! Then Patsy booked the most incredible place for lunch!! We love Japanese food and we were so taken with the delicious chewy noodles that Patsy took us to the grocery store to buy some to bring home! It was a beautiful and memorable day that we shall always remember!!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your wonderful comment. I am glad you enjoyed fully in Niigata. With the beautiful cups you purchased in the grocery store, you will surely remember whenever the hours you spent in Niigata. Thank you very much.
- Patsy
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bad4bob
April 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect Day in Niigata
Our guide, Koichi, was absolutely amazing. He communicated with us in advance of the tour to determine our preferences for the day. He then communicated as options became available.
We had asked to see the city through the eyes of the local folks. To walk the streets and eat somewhere that he would eat.
We took a cab from our hotel to the Soto house and garden. This was a well maintained authentic house with an absolutely stunning garden. There was also a small shrine nearby that we visited.
Next we visited a local house for an authentic Japanese tea ceremony. This was so very special. The host was wonderfully accommodating and welcoming. Learned all about the ceremony, the apprenticeship to become a teacher master and experienced the entire process.
Next we took a bus downtown and walked the streets and saw many street shops. Koichi then took us to a local restaurant for lunch. With his help we ordered a wonderful meal.
Next we took a bus to the newspaper’s building where we went to an observation level for fantastic views of the area.
We wanted to get some of the tools used during the tea ceremony, so we went to a department store to pick up the items.
Koichi had more in store for us but at this point we chose to head back to our hotel.
As advertised, we were responsible for local transportation and entrance fees. It was also our responsibility to host our guide for lunch. We spent about $6,000 yen for the cab, entrance fees, busses and lunch. We also gave our tea ceremony host a thank you card that Koichi provided for us along with a monetary gift. It was suggested that we give $8,000 to $10,000 yen but we gave more.
On the busses, you will want to have the Suica card. We have one in our Apple Pay app.
Finally, Koichi took several pictures of us through the day and sent them to us.
The day was absolutely perfect and exquisitely tailored to our desires.
事業者からの返答
Are you enjoying a nice view from the train?
It was a wonderful day! I enjoyed all visiting sites with you!
Thank you very much such detailed and wonderful comments.
I wonder how you spared your time to write this kind review in your busy schedule!
It is a tour report rather than a review! I believe someone would read your comments and choose Niigata as a primary destination!
Thank you again!
Koichi
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Papetina
October 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Koichi great guide
Our wonderful guide was Koichi Sato. We got to see Niigata from all the corners. But most of all Koichi made our day, he is a marvelous guide, always trying to help and to make us feel good. Fully recommended
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Thank you for saving time and posting a very kind review. I also enjoyed a whole day with you. I was surprised at your tireless energy! All members continued to walk, shop goods and take a lot of photos. I can't forget the smile of store clerks due to your big purchase!
Please enjoy the remaining part of trip in Japan. Nos vemos!!
Koichi
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