Amazing experience - Absolutely unforgettable! We had the most incredible one-day trip to Nara and Kyoto with our private guide, Ben, and I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. From the moment we met Ben, it was clear we were in for something special. His warm personality, professionalism, and deep knowledge of Japanese history and culture turned what could have been just a sightseeing day into a truly enriching journey. Ben effortlessly blended storytelling, fun facts, and local insights, making each stop come alive. We started the day in Nara, where we were instantly captivated by the peaceful beauty of Nara Park and its famous friendly deer. Walking through the towering gate of Todai-ji Temple and seeing the Great Buddha was a surreal and humbling experience. Ben explained the history and symbolism behind every detail, turning the temple from just a beautiful structure into a living piece of history. In the afternoon, we headed to Kyoto, and the magic only continued. From the vibrant vermillion gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, to the serene elegance of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), every moment felt like a scene from a dream. Ben timed each visit perfectly to avoid crowds and give us space to take in the beauty. He shared the significance behind rituals, architecture, and even the layout of the gardens in a way that was both informative and easy to appreciate. What really stood out was Ben’s passion—not just for the places, but for sharing their stories. You could tell he genuinely loved what he does, and that energy made all the difference. By the end of the day, we felt like we’d experienced far more than a day trip—we felt connected to the spirit and beauty of Japan. This was hands down one of the highlights of our travels, and we left feeling inspired, grateful, and already dreaming of a return. Thank you, Ben, for an extraordinary day. You gave us memories we’ll treasure forever!

Best way to appreciate Nara & Kyoto! - We had an amazing time with Yujiro (Ben). He knew everything about the places we visited and also was fun to talk to regarding sports and pop culture. Since it’s private, we had the whole van to our selves and made the trip easy and relaxing. No time was wasted. Book now! You won’t regret it!

Yujiro is awesome! - Our tour guide yujiro made this probably the best tour I’ve ever been on. He was very knowledgeable about the locations and also was very personable and treated us like friends more than just customers. He adjusted the tour to be more fitting to our desires of what we wanted to see. Incredible guy, 100% recommend

Great Great Great!!! - Such a great day out. We visited so many places that we would have found difficult to navigate without a tour guide and two kids in tow. Ben was so friendly and really took the time for us to absorb the culture. He went above and beyond.

Fun tour of Nara and Kyoto with Christine - Christine was a great guide for our day traveling from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara. Our group of 4 adults and 2 children traveled in a really comfortable van and Christine briefed us on each place before we visited. She said she visits the sights pretty much every day as a guide so she knew exactly what to do/where to go to make the most of our time. There is no way we could have seen all of the sights on our own without Christine. We had a great time! The deer and temple in Nara were a highlight, but we loved it all.

Great day with Caroline - Really extraordinary your lead by Caroline . Fed deer in Nara, visited temples, the old town in Kyoto , giant Buddha , bamboo forest - really great day !

Wonderful tour - We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us around Osaka and Kyoto with Yujiro (Ben). He was very kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. It was great to have a local to pass along so many interesting pieces of information. We were taken care of with umbrellas, water, and snacks. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable. The highlights were seeing the deer in Nara and walking around Gion. The lunch at a local restaurant was really fun too. It felt like we were with a friend and this was enjoyable. We will want another tour someday when we are in the area. I highly recommend Yujiro (Ben)!! Thank you!!

Our private tour with... - Our private tour with Yujiro (Ben) was absolutely phenomenal! A private car without the crowds is the way to go!! He tailored the experience perfectly to our interests. We felt like we were exploring with a friend, not just a guide, as he shared fascinating insights and took us to hidden gems most tourists miss. The day was well-paced, informative, and incredibly enjoyable - we couldn't have asked for a better way to experience Kyoto and Nara. Highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a truly personalized and memorable adventure!

Great - Christine the tour guide did excellent job. Tour was well menaged. Although price was little high. Part of tour with interaction with deers was good

Nice but we wanted more - The company is punctual and communicative. The tour guide and driver were nice. Coming from the US our expectation of a tour guide is one that is highly engaging and has many stories, tips and facts to share about the locations we visit and along the way during the long drives (3 hours). While we visited many nice spots and had an easy time with transportation and admittance we wanted more information. The driver also fell asleep on the long drives which I never had from a guide before. If you wish to have an easy experience with nice people this is a good tour, if you have a thirst or history and knowledge you may not get this.