★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Absolutely Fun & Fascinating Day"
According to our requests and with efficient communication, Hiroshi-san created an amazing custom tour with visits to local producers in his hometown. It was truly a rare chance to experience and learn about local crafts, food and culture that would not be possible on our own. He patiently translated and answered our questions. He also chose a delicious, small, local place for lunch. As driver, guide and translator, Hiroshi-san made it very easy for us by taking us to and from our hotel in his comfortable van. Throughout the day, he also captured great photos which he shared via a link. These are a wonderful souvenir of a fantastic day. Highly recommend!
Hiroshi M.: Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with you and your group. I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the local producers and learning about Kochi's food culture and craftsmanship. Experiences like these are special because they offer a chance to see parts of Kochi that are not easy to access independently. I also appreciate your curiosity and thoughtful questions throughout the tour. It made the visits even more meaningful for everyone involved. I'm happy that you enjoyed the lunch and the photos as well. I hope the pictures will help you remember your time in Kochi. Thank you again for choosing my tour, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your journey in Japan. Best regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Hiroshi is a miracle worker!!"
There is not enough words to describe how amazing of a time my wife and I had with Hiroshi. The two days with Hiroshi were the highlight of our entire 20-day Japan trip! We based most of our trip on Pokemon, and Kochi's Ambassador Pokemon is my wife's favorite - Quagsire. Hiroshi did SOOOOO much more than just guide us! He was enthusiastic, patient, and quick responding. He truly knows and LOVES Kochi and that energy brushed off onto us. He made our trip an once in a life time experience.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for this incredible review. Reading it honestly made my day (and probably my whole month). I'm truly grateful you chose me for such a special Nuoh mission in Kochi and I'm so happy those two days became a highlight of your 20-day Japan trip. For me, just having guests come to Kochi already means a lot so I always want to do everything I can to help them enjoy it. Thank you again. Please give my best to your wife! If you ever come back, I'd love to show you even more of Kochi. All the best, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Passionate about Kochi"
Hiroshi is a wonderful guide. He truly wanted to show us his city. He planned our tour perfectly and took us to places that are well known and some that we never would have discovered on our own. His explanations of history were amazing and gave us the background we needed to understand the importance of what we were seeing. I highly recommend Hiroshi to show you Kochi !
Hiroshi M.: Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. As someone who was born and raised in Kochi, I always enjoy sharing not only the well-known highlights, but also local history and places that even many locals do not often visit. I'm very glad I could take you to some of those spots today. It truly meant a lot to hear that the historical background helped you better understand what you were seeing. Showing you my hometown was a real pleasure. Thank you again for choosing Kochi and for taking the time to write such a warm review. Best regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Garden Tour in Kochi"
Thank you Hirosan for a lovely day out. He went out of his way to accommodate us. He took the most amazing photos and are now most cherished. We hope to come back!
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your kind review and for spending the day with me in Kochi. I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed the garden tour and that you liked the photos. That's such a wonderful thing to say I always take photos hoping they will become cherished memories, so I'm truly happy to hear that. I also enjoyed talking with you and showing you around the gardens and the temple. I hope you'll come back to Kochi someday – I'd be very happy to guide you again. Best regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"The best guide I have had so far"
We are a group of 6 Brazilians. Kochi surprised us. A welcoming and beautiful city. And the guide Hiroshi san took us to the best places, giving us valuable guidance. He showed us places and details that probably many other tourists missed. And to end the perfect tour, we enjoyed typical Kochi dishes (bonito fish and the best gyoza I've ever tasted). Hiroshi san, we are grateful for the incredible day you provided us.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your wonderful review — "the best guide I have had so far" is truly the highest compliment I could receive! I'm so happy to know that you enjoyed discovering Kochi and experiencing its local culture and food. Your group's warmth, smiles, and curiosity made the day unforgettable for me as well. Please say hello to everyone for me — muito obrigado / obrigada! I hope our paths will cross again here in Kochi someday.
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Beautiful Kochi with Hiro"
Kochi is a beautiful city in Japan and Hiro was an excellent guide who spoke of his hometown with great knowledge. As a welcome bonus, he came with a D-SLR camera and took excellent photos of our group in the different settings, then he shared them with us afterwards. He even summarized our tour so we wouldn't forget the spots we visited with him. It was wonderful to experience Kochi with Hiro & I highly recommend him to anyone.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Kochi. I'm also glad the photo album helped capture the memories of the day. I always bring my D-SLR camera and share photos and a short tour summary afterward, so I hope my guests will remember the places we visited in Kochi. Your group was warm, curious, and a joy to guide. Thank you again for choosing Kochi, and I truly hope to welcome you back someday. Best Regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Thank you Hiro-san"
We enjoyed a wonderful day with you and appreciate you sharing your knowledge of beautiful Kochi and the sites we visited. This was our first time visiting Kochi and we love it. Thank you, Robert B.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed your first visit to Kochi. It was a pleasure guiding you and showing you some of the beautiful spots and local stories of this area. I hope you'll visit Kochi again someday to explore more of the local food, sake breweries, and hidden scenic places that only locals know. Wishing you all the best, – Hiro
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Great Guide"
We were with Hiroshi for our 5-day trip to Kochi. He's a wonderful person and became a great friend in this time. He managed to understand exactly what kind of spots we were interested in and made a personalized itinerary. The best part was being able to visit secret spots that only locals go to.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your warm review. It was a true pleasure spending five days with you! I really enjoyed getting to know you and your wife and tailoring each day to your interests. Hearing that the personalized tour showed you the "real" local spots — the small eateries, sake places, and neighborhood pastimes — makes me very happy. Thank you for letting me be part of your Kochi experience. Your friendship means a lot — I hope I can welcome you back to Kochi someday. Please keep in touch! Warm regards, Hiroshi M
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Unforgettable Private Tour in Kochi, Japan"
Hiro pick us up at the cruise terminal ship side. We were a group of six and Hiro had arranged a very comfortable van for our group. Mr. I was our driver and he was very courteous. Having grown up in Kochi, Hiro was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He also studied in the US so his English was clear and we enjoyed our conversations with him. Our days itinerary took us to Chikurinji Temple one of the most serene places and a must see to any trip to Kochi. Next Mr. I drove us to Kochi Castle with stunning views. Hiro and Mr. I knew we had a few seniors in our group that had some difficulty walking, so they carefully parked the van close by and make it easier for everyone. Hiro then brought us to a wonderful local food court (Hirome Ichiba) for a variety of delicious Japan food for lunch. We ended our awesome trip of Kochi with a seaside visit to Katsurahama & Ryuogu Shrine. A very picturesque seaside beach and shrine right on the ocean. Great time!
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure guiding you and your group during your visit to Kochi. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of Chikurinji Temple, the stunning views from Kochi Castle, and the delicious local food at Hirome Ichiba. I'm also happy we could make things easier for the senior members of your group — thank you for your kind words about our driver Mr. I as well. Ending the day at Katsurahama & Ryuogu Shrine with that beautiful ocean view was a perfect finale. It means a lot to me that you took the time to share your experience, and I hope you'll return to Kochi again someday! Warm regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Definitely a winner"
This was the best tour on our trip so far. Hiro and the driver were super accommodating and Hiro surprised us by taking pictures for us along the way and emailing them to us. Would definitely recommend.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the tour the best of your trip and that you felt well taken care of. It was my pleasure to capture those special moments for you and to send the photos afterward—I'm so glad you enjoyed that surprise. Your recommendation means a lot to me and our driver. We strive to make every tour personalized and memorable, and it's feedback like yours that keeps us motivated. If your travels ever bring you back to Kochi, we would be honored to guide you again. Warm regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Hiro is 5 stars"
Hiro was a wonderful guide He was easy to understand and anxious to share information and answer all our questions. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic He was also generous about taking pictures for us and he sent all to us . He also included comprehensive information about where we went and what we saw
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure guiding you and your group around Kochi. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the information helpful and the experience memorable. I'm especially glad that the photos and details I shared after the tour were appreciated—those moments are as special to me as they are to you. Please know that your words mean a lot, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to introduce you to the beauty and culture of Kochi. Wishing you all the best in your future travels, and I hope to welcome you back to Japan someday! Warm regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Great Kochi tour guide !"
Hiro was a very accommodating tour guide. He was very nice, understanding, and showed us the best sights. We highly recommend him.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you for your positive feedback! I'm so glad that you had a great time in Kochi. I'm very much looking forward to your next visit!