Private tours and home visits with local guides across Japan

“This was a fun hands on experience, being able to apply gold leaves to chopsticks and get a hand in the experience of making something with gold leaves was amazing.”

“In the art museum, the explanation about the difference between tachi and katana impressed me. Having a visual reference and a demonstration really helped me to understand the differences and the history, and piqued my interest in Japanese history. There were also many casual conversations while we walked around that were engaging and fun.”

“The tour guides were very friendly and asked questions or introduced conversations in a natural-feeling way, which added charm to the tour. The hosts were also very friendly, and it was easy to feel comfortable around them. They created a good atmosphere that made the experience more enjoyable. The meeting place (front of Mishima Station) was very easy to travel to and find. When traveling by car, it is simple to locate since it is right next to the parking lot. If traveling by train, it is also very easy to find.”

“Getting to hike around the castle grounds and see some of the artifacts on display in the museum, finishing with the view of Wakayama was amazing!”

“This is the second time we booked a guided tour with Ann. She had many good ideas as to where and what we could see and we really enjoyed the tour. Ann is such a sweet and sincere person and our kids love her way of explaining Japanese culture. She was well prepared and when we spent a little too much time at one place she quickly found a way to get back on schedule.”

“A fun, educational experience where we got to make Fu. I had a great time.”