Guests’ reviews and thank-you notes

Thank you Note for  Emiko                  Nikko Tour

The tour to Nikko with Emiko Murayama as our guide was a wonderful experience. We were able to plan everything precisely with her in advance and she was particularly flexible to our wishes. We would especially like to emphasise that she has a very good knowledge of all important sights and was able to explain everything perfectly. Emiko took care of a perfect timetable and also organised a taxi for us all the day as well as tickets for the shrines and temples.  She introduced the wonderful Imperial Villa to us with all the beautiful rooms and gardens. All in all, a wonderful tour with an extremely pleasant and knowledgeable guide. We can recommend this tour to anyone without restriction.

Ute and Thomas from  Germany

 

 


 

Thank  You Note for Emiko                    Nikko Tour 

Last month we spent three wonderful weeks discovering Japan. Thanks to Emiko, we didn’t just get to visit one of the jewels of Japan during the peek of sakura, but had the opportunity to appreciate the deeply rooted refinements of its culture and spirituality. Our visit was truly a pleasure for all senses.

Sabine and François USA


 

 

                                                   Thank You Note for Emiko           Nikko Tour

We had another wonderful time on our second visit to Nikko.  We had Emiko as our tour guide again.   She did a brilliant job organising our 2 day  tour. We really enjoyed our kimono experience visiting the Imperial Villa during autumn season. The place was just magical!  Emiko really made our tour special.  She is very attentive, kind, patient and has excellent attention to detail.  It just made a huge difference visiting a place with a local tour guide.  You can see off the beaten tracks unknown to most tourists. Her service is highly recommended!!! We will definitely book with her again.

THANK  YOU.

Lynette and family

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Thank you Notes for Jiro           

Dear Jiro,
We want to share our great thanks for your outstanding guiding tour.
Your competence was perceived as extremely professional.
And on top we really appreciated all the small hints and advices on
how to ride on the public transport system.
Your services are highly recommendable. Rest assured that we will
refer to your services once we will talk about our Tokyo visit.
With best regards
Christina & Gilbert   ,   Germany

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Thank you note for Emiko      

We would like to thank our guide Emiko for our wonderful time in Nikko. It was well organized and the pace was just right for our 7 year old nephew. She gave suggestions /recommendations that suits us best. What made it truly memorable was our experience wearing the kimono with the backdrop of the stunning colourful autumn leaves. Just awesome! We  would definitely recommend Emiko and the tour company to our family  and friends. We hope to visit again maybe  during springtime to see the cherry blossoms…

Regards,

Lynette and family (Philippines)

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        Review            Nikko  Tour  by Emiko     

Me and my family visited Nikko out from Tokyo .

We met Emiko directly at Nikko station (we arrived there by ourselves). She was waiting for us and she already had organised a taxi to bring us to the the first sight. We discussed the program per email before our arrival but Emiko is always open to offer additional ideas or to adjust the programm along the day. She is very organized, flexible and caring. She knows perfectly how to plan the visits in order to optimize your time. Emiko knows very well the history of Nikko and her general knowledge is very rich. She has many anecdotes and is open to discuss about any topic. Her English level is very good and she has a lot of vocabulary in her field of activity. To conclude, we had a very pleasant visit in Nikko with Emiko and we really enjoyed the time we spent together. We really appreciated to be introduced by Emiko to the Japanese culture and we would highly recommend her.

Romeo, Switzerland

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Review      Nikko Tour  by Emiko       

With Emiko, we had 2 wonderful days in Nikko. Her helpfulness already at the planning of our trip was very important, as we needed a personalised tour for some health reasons. She was very flexible and prepared our trip  “à la carte”. Her tips concerning the trains to and from Nikko, the hotel she recommended us, the visits she had chosen, the timing, everything fitted perfectly together. She even managed to chase the rain and let the sunshine come out most of the time. Although it is not easy to avoid the masses of tourist at some sites at certain times in Nikko, I can only recommend her for personalised trips in Nikko to get in a short time a detailed view of the Japanese culture and history.

Thank you Emiko and be our guide again soon.

Louis, Luxembourg

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Thank -you Note   for Noriko        Sumo Morning Training     

Hello Noriko san,

Thank you so much for the photos you sent. It was very nice to meet
you personally. Thank you for spending the day with us. We had a very
good time seeing the sumo stable and the sensoji temple. Also, that
was the best sushi lunch we ever had! Great choice of restaurant,
Noriko san. We hope to see you again soon. Please do keep in touch.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!

Best regards,
Grace Co,  Philippines

Review   Nikko Tour      

During November, we were accompanied by Emiko during our visit to Nikko. Besides, she was very supportive of the organization of our trip. Emiko is a very charming person who, in a very personal way, has made us discover the essence of this Japanese city of reference that should in any case include in your next visit to this great country that I know for 25 years now.
Call Emiko is counting on one of the best Japanese welcome accompanied by a lot of kindness and sensitivity. Thank you Emiko for this enjoyable time together.

Ronald & Isabelle Knoche, Paris

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Thank-you Note for Masayo and Yoko   Kyoto,Nara and Osaka Tour   

Good Day Masayo,

On behalf of Cynthia and myself we wish to sincerely thank Yoko for the care and attention to detail she demonstrated in guiding ourselves and addressing our requests during our time with her in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. We really felt we were with a friend and not a tour guide. Her commitment to assist regardless if it was outside her tour guiding responsibilities was much appreciated. A typical example was assisting ourselves in ensuring we booked the correct train transport to Kansai International Airport. This is the first time we have used the services of a  local  tour guide and would strongly recommend your services to future travellers visiting the areas covered by yourselves.

Many Thanks & Regards

Cynthia & Lorrie Dicks  , South Africa

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Thank -you Note  for Asami        Kamakura Tour   

Hello Shun-san, Asami-san

Thank you very much for the tour to Kamakura yesterday.I learned a lot about the Japanese history and Kamakura history in particular .

I enjoyed your company very much and found your gaudiness very pleasant and very professional .I recommend this tour with Asami to any tourist that want to experience Kamakura.

Thank You again

Orit, Israel

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        Review      Nara  Tour   

Masayo did an amazing job of showing us not just the main sites of Nara but also wandering into areas of the temple we had never visited.  I had been to Nara many times in the past.  We hired Masayo to guide our children, and give a flavor of local culture.  We were very pleasantly surprised to also have a wonderful tour.  Thanks for a great day!

Andrew, USA

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  Thank You Note       Nikko  Tour   

Hello Emiko,

Apologies for not getting back sooner but we have continued our busy schedule seeing as much of Japan

as we could before returning home today.

We just wanted to say thank you again for spending the day with us and taking the time to escort us around

beautiful Nikko. We really enjoyed the day with you. 

We would like to apologize for rushing so quickly to catch the train as we didn’t get enough time to also thank you for the photo of us all you took, and other things you prepared for us as well.

So all in all we really appreciate you and the tour you gave us and will certainly recommend you to friends planning to visit Nikko.

Best regards,

Brian, Gabi, Diana, Ana & Viorica  from Romania

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  Review        Kyoto  Tour   

I’d like to thank you for arranging a tour with Yoko today.and important things about Japan.

Thank y All my family are impressed from her tour. It was a real pleasure to spend this day in her company – we’ve visited impressive places and learned from her a lot of interesting and important things about Japan. Thank you very much for this arrangement!

Best regards,

Evgeni,      Lithuania

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  Review        Kyoto and Kobe Tour     

We had a fantastic tours in Kyoto and Kobe with the help of our fantastic tour guide MASAYO.  She was on time and well organized and full of good information.  During the tour she guided in all safety and without confusion. Masayo showed us the best of Kyoto and Kobe.  She made our experience unique and gave us memories to last a lifetime.  Masayo cultural information was amazing and her English was very good. She was easy to understand and to converse with.  Our group enjoy taking the public transportation which made our tour even better. Masayo definitely made us love Japan and all it is offering. We would definitely recommend Masayo to any visitors coming from the airport or by cruises.
Pierre and Pam      Toronto, Canada
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Thank-you Notes for Shun san     Kamakura Tour    

Dearest Shun San:

Thank you so much for all your kindness. You made our day tour in Kamakura a wonderful experience.It was our first day in Japan and we enjoyed the tour with you very much.
 
Best regards and all the best!!
Carlos and Gloria Zozaya,  Mexico City
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      Thank -you Note for Yoko and Mie       Kyoto Tour     

 

Our booked tour guides, Yoko and Mie, could not have been more accommodating. Our group touring Osaka and Kyoto, could not ask for more as they made it sure to attend to all our needs during our tours. Articulate, knowledgeable and caring. Absolutely thrilled. 

From Sonny,Philippines

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      Thank -you Note for Emiko        Nikko Tour     

We were four retired business executives who had travelled to Japan many times for business, but had never learned much about its history and culture, so we decided to take a tour of the Nikko World  Heritage Sites with Emiko. We were from Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Canada with diverse backgrounds. Emiko set out an individualized tour plan to meet our different interests. We saw most of the World Heritage Sites, including areas not full of tourists. Her knowledge of the area and especially her ability to share it easily with us, made the day a very enjoyable and fun experience. She provided us with an excellent  professional tour which exceeded our expectations. It is so much better than the alternative group bus tours.

Thank you Emiko for taking good care of us.

Andy ,  Toronto, Canada

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      Thank -you Note for Shun        Kamakura Tour     

Good Morning Shun san,

We have concluded our tour of Japan and have returned to California.   I wanted to thank you again for such a fabulous first day.  You were so kind and knowledgeable, it felt like we were touring Kamakura with a longtime friend.  It was so kind of you to accompany Stefan to the meditation on Tuesday as well.  Hopefully it wasn’t too early for you!

My best wishes to you and your family.   We will certainly look to contact you again should we ever come back to kamakura.

Kind Regards,

Ginny,    California  USA

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      Review        Kamakura Tour     

Yoshika Kumagai was an outstanding guide for us in Kamakura. She is extremely knowledgeable, had great language skills, was on time, efficient but never rushed. We had a wonderful visit to Kamakura because of Yoshika’s excellent guidance.

Thank you!


Chris, San Francisco

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      Thank -you Note for Emiko        Nikko Tour     

Emiko,

¡Muchas gracias por el tour, nos encantó conocerte!

Thank you very much. 

Please come to visit México, if so, let me know!!!

Andrea, México

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        Thank -you Note for Emiko           Nikko Tour           

Hi Emiko San

Having you as our tour guide, we have learned so much about Nikko and the stories behind.

All thanks to you! It was such a wonderful experience.  Thank you for sharing with us

on this trip. If you ever happen to be in Singapore, let me know.

I will play host to you for tasty Chicken rice!   Thank you once again.    

     

Allan and Christy     Singapore

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        Thank -you Note for Masa           Kyoto Tour           

While planning our trip to Kyoto, I was praying for the right tour guide who would take excellent care of my mom. Masa-San is an answered prayer and her tour exceeded our expectations. My mom is recovering and she took us to the all the relevant shrines intended to alleviate illness and suffering. We were impressed that she took the time to research all the right shrines and temples. Masa-San is also flexible and incorporated our requests (money changer, a bit of shopping) in the tour.  Masayo is well-versed in Japanese culture and history. Her tour made us fall in love in Kyoto. We are happy to make a new friend in Kyoto. We will definitely book her for other trips.

She also booked an excellent driver for us Aoki-San. We wish them success in all their endeavors and hope to have the privilege of seeing them again.

 J. Suarez  ,Philippines

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        Thank -you Note for Emiko           Nikko Tour

Dear Emiko san, We want to thank you very much for the wonderful day in Nikko you provided us. Your knowledge and humanity made this an extra special day for us. 

We learned so much about Japanese history, art, and culture from you. 

Our visits to the original Kanaya house and the imperial residence were an unexpected delight.

But most of all, we enjoyed spending time with you and learning a little bit about your life. 

All the best from your Vermont friends, Jane and Ken

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        Thank -you Note for Jiro          Tokyo  Tour           

Dear Jiro san, We would like to thank you very much for a completely satisfying day with you, as you accompanied us around your home area of Tokyo and Yokohama. As we had wished, you got us close to urban life in Japan, and provided us with more confidence to navigate our way around Japanese geography and life.

After our baseball game on Sunday afternoon (great fun!) we took the subway to Shinjuku-  chome station and went to the Isetan department store’s food basement. It’s big and beautiful. We bought delicious Japanese food there for dinner back in our hotel.

For our wonderful day with you we can happily say, “Mission accomplished!”

Continue enjoying your well-earned retirement, and stay healthy and happy!

All the best from your Bergen County neighbors,

Jane and Ken Shaftsbury, Vermont, U.S.A.

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        Thank -you Note for Shun          Kamakura Tour           

Dear Shun san,

We want to thank you very much for the wonderful day you gave us in Kamakura. Now, after 25 years, we have seen it together, and seeing it with you has made it memorable.

We started the day off perfectly with the visit to Jomyo Temple. We found the tea ceremony to be very moving, and are glad we were alone there with you. The serenity and mutual hospitality were, to say the least, quite beautiful. This set the tone for the rest of the day.

Despite the hustle and bustle of a busy Saturday with sunny weather, you perfectly paced us through the various experiences. We had ample opportunity to let each pause soak in. And, you even taught us how to eat soba noodles with chopsticks!

Thank you, too, for taking us to the last shrine. We now know you are a man of faith, and as people of faith, too, we know that prayers are always answered, even it does not seem obvious at the time or what we might have expected. May the delivery of your next grandchild be less stressful!

All the best to you and your family, now and long into the future!

Sincerely,

Jane and Ken
Shaftsbury, Vermont, U.S.A.

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      Review        Kamakura Tour     

Aloha Shun-san,

  Arigato gozaimasu…thank you very much for being our Kamakura guide. It was an amazing experience; one that we’ll all treasure for a lifetime. The walking tour and visiting the spectacular sites were something we had only read about in books, but to see them in reality was magical.  The views were breathtaking and awe inspiring; your knowledge of the area and it’s rich history is truly admirable. Thank you again for leading a great tour!

Frankie, Sandy and Kalama   ,Hawaii ,USA

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        Thank you Note  for Yoko        Kobe Tour     
 

Hi, Yoko.  We had a wonderful time touring Kobe with you yesterday!   We enjoyed exploring your city with you as our guide.  I’m sorry that I ran out of energy in the late afternoon.  I’m still recovering from the Bronchitis that I got at the beginning of our cruise.

 

Thanks for everything.

 

Martha (and Don, John and Judith Ann)  ,  USA

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        Thank you Note  for Masayo        Kyoto Tour    
 

Dear Masa-san;

We are back in Boston now. Barbara and I certainly enjoyed our day with you in Kyoto. You were also kind to meet us at the Shinkensen in Kobe. The day we had together was perfect, we saw the Golden Temple and Rock Garden which we wanted to see. And of course the Japanese lunch was also very good. I do see a lot of small changes for the better in Japan that help tourists [such as Western type bathrooms], it may be a small thing but to foreigners it is very helpful.  Again thanks so much for leading us in our day tour of Kyoto, if we come to japan and that area again I will certainly call upon you to help us.

 

With kind regards,

Barry / and Barbara   ,Boston

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                        Greetings         Tokyo, Nikko and Mt.Fuji area Tours            
 

Good afternoon, hope you are find today.

We want to say thank you to you and to all you associate ( Takahashi-san, Nakayama-san, and Murayama-san ), all of them were so nice and so kind, we will not forget of them and hope we will meet again someday.

Still many places that we haven’t visit yet but we think Nippon was a very wonderfull place to visit.
Please send my regards to all of your associate.

Again, we are thank you so much.

Best regards,
B.H.  / Indonesia

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