Nara Prefecture

My partner and I had a really great experience with Edward on this photoshoot. When we requested to take photos away from the Kyoto crowds, he thoughtfully suggested to do a photoshoot at a nearby garden instead where it was much more quieter. This made us more comfortable and confident during the shoot. Also he provided katana and umbrella props upon request, which was pretty sick!! :D

Masaki-san and company are incredible. Extremely knowledgeable and more importantly, enthusiastic about Nara and everything Nara has to offer. Masaki-san, Mike-san and the guesthouse owner were all the perfect amount of friendly, warm, educational and funny. Highly recommend to add to your Nara experience.

Had a session in Nara early December with the family. Enjoyed the session very much. Photographer was easy to deal and easy-going. He showed us around Nara park. Went to the less populated area and the deers where gentler. The photographers gave us easy guide and instructions. Overall a very pleasant experience!

An immersive and highly enjoyable experience. The host is very good at explaining the deep concepts and meticulous procedures of both matcha preparation and the tea ceremony. We greatly enjoyed both the experience and the sweets reserved for us. The host speaks excellent English and immediately puts you at ease. We were also fortunate enough to meet one of the few artisans in Japan who produce matcha whisks. Very helpful also in giving advice on places to visit and shops where to do tastings or purchases. We also learned how to make matcha tea with our own hands. Great experience

Musa is a great and safe driver! He is always on time. He is good with directions and always asks us first where we want to go and willing to provide his best service. We enjoyed our trip because of the convenience of rhe service. We saved a lot of time. Musa is polite and kind, too!

Our Kyoto and Nara tour was extremely well organized and smooth from start to finish. The itinerary was clear, the timing was well managed, and everything felt stress-free—even while traveling as a family. Our tour guide Ellie was wonderful. She consistently checked on us, made sure we were okay, and guided the group with care and professionalism. We never felt rushed, and she made sure everyone was comfortable at every stop. Because of Ellie’s attentiveness and organization, we were able to fully enjoy Kyoto and Nara without worrying about logistics. It was a relaxing and memorable experience for our whole family. Highly recommended—thank you Ellie for taking such good care of us 🙏✨

This tour efficiently allowed me to experience Japan's most representative attractions in one day, with an itinerary that included Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara Park, and Todai-ji Temple. At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the view overlooking Kyoto and the magnificence of the wooden architecture were impressive. At Fushimi Inari Shrine, walking along the endless path of torii gates allowed me to feel Japan's unique and mystical atmosphere. In Nara Park, the scenery of naturally blending with the deer was memorable, and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple was overwhelming in scale and presence when I actually saw it. The tour guide, Songran Lee, provided very natural Korean explanations that were easy to understand, and she highlighted the key points of each location, allowing me to learn a lot in a short amount of time. In particular, the restaurant information she recommended during transit was practical and detailed, which was a great help during the trip. Overall schedule management, guidance, customer service, and other basic qualities as a guide were well-equipped, allowing me to enjoy the tour comfortably and with confidence! Overall, it was a stable and satisfactory tour, and I would especially recommend it to those visiting Kyoto and Nara for the first time!

I recommend this trip for those with limited time during their Osaka visit. It’s a wonderful way to see three popular tourist spots in just one day. We started from Dotonburi at 8am and returned around 6:30pm. You’ll get about 2 hours to explore the Arashiyama area, 1 hour in Nara, and over an hour at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Just a heads-up: be punctual so you don’t miss the tour, which leaves without you if you're late. Be sure to plan your day wisely. We managed to squeeze in a quick lunch in Arashiyama since there wouldn’t be time to eat at the other spots.

I had a really memorable day thanks to our guide. We visited Nara, Uji, and Fushimi Inari, and the whole trip was smooth and comfortable from start to finish. She has a very cool and confident vibe — short hair, a relaxed style, and a calm, clear way of speaking. She can switch between Japanese, Mandarin, and English effortlessly, which made everything so easy and natural. Her explanations were simple and vivid, not boring at all, and she shared small details that made each place feel alive. I also really appreciated her respectful and open personality. She didn’t try to perform or push anything — she just let the experience breathe, which made the day feel genuine and relaxed. If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, chill, and really knows how to guide without being overbearing, I’d definitely recommend her. Great energy, great pace, great company.