Kochi Insider Private Tours

"Hidden gem"
We had a wonderful day with Hiroshi san. Our group of 5 was diverse; 2 seniors, 2 middle aged and 1 young person; everyone had fun, learned a lot and felt welcomed by Hiroshi san. Highly recommend to anyone if you are stopping in Kochi.

"Great Day in Kochi"
We had booked the Kochi Highlights Tour with Hiroshi during our Diamond Princess cruise stop in Kochi. We had a full day starting with Kochi Castle, lunch at Hirome Market, strolling through the Obiyamachi shopping arcade, visiting the Chikurinji Temple and finishing with the Makino Botanical Garden. We had a wonderful day exploring the highlights of Kochi and were well taken care of by a local expert. Hiroshi was knowledgeable, attentive and patient, he introduced us to local dishes and the Konatsu fruit and took care in ensuring that my partner was able to enjoy a vegan meal at Hirome Market. We also made short stops at a local grocery store to pick up Inaka-zushi, countryside sushi, and at a gift shop that sold locally produced products. On top of all this, Hiroshi took amazing photos of us and provided a photographic perspective that on our own we would not be able to capture. We had a great memorable day and look forward to booking another tour with Hiroshi the next time we are in Kochi!

"Perfect Guide for Kochi"
I cannot recommend Hiroshi more highly. His local knowledge of Kochi allowed us to see and do things we would not have been able to do on our own. We had a wonderful day in Kochi.

"Amazing Tour Guide & Photographer in Kochi"
We had a wonderful experience touring Kochi with Hiroshi as our guide. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to spend the day with, making our visit feel relaxed, enjoyable, and thoughtfully planned. One of the highlights of our tour was Makino Botanical Garden, which was an amazing experience and absolutely worth visiting. One member of our group had mobility challenges, and Hiroshi was very considerate in arranging the visit so that everyone in our party could see and enjoy the garden comfortably. His care and attention made a real difference in allowing the whole group to fully participate. Hiroshi also recommended a great restaurant that everyone enjoyed, which was especially impressive given the different preferences within our group. We also visited Kochi Castle, and throughout the day Hiroshi helped us capture wonderful memories. He took amazing photos of our group and later provided us with a link to enjoy them all, which was truly priceless and such a thoughtful extra touch. For anyone looking to see Kochi in a more personal and customized way, especially within a shorter amount of time, having Hiroshi as a guide is well worth it. It allowed us to enjoy the sights at our own pace without feeling rushed or crowded, which made the day much more meaningful than a large cruise ship or bus tour.

"A dream came true"
It has always been a dream of my father's to go to Tsuno Town, a small village in Kochi with about 5 thousand people, where his ancestors came from before immigrating. Since it's a place only accessible by car, we were searching options to take us there from Kochi and found Hiroshi-san's personalized tour. It couldn't have been a better experience. He is a gentle soul, safe driver and absolutely in love with Kochi itself. After paying respects in the grave of our ancestors, he showed us some beautiful sights of Kochi and took us to have lunch where we could experience local cuisine and buy plenty of souvenirs. Hiroshi-san speaks very good English and is extremely friendly. We couldn't have asked for a better guide! Thank you for helping us make this dream come true, me and my family will definitely come back to stay longer next time!

"Wonderful time with Hiroshi"
We explored the Niyodo River with Hiroshi. He took us to beautiful locations. He is very knowledgable about Kochi and Japan history. He is a very nice person and we highly recommend him.

"Great visit in Kochi"
Hiroshi was an absolute gem and we were fortunate to have him as our guide in Kochi. He is both charming and full of knowledge and history about his hometown. He not only showed us the major highlights but also shared a few of the "off the beaten path" places I'm sure few have gone to as tourists. We made a friend in Japan who we would be fortunate to meet again.

"The BEST Tour Guide"
We could not have had a better experience with Hiroshi. What a great way to see Kochi. Not only was he knowledgeable, but his English was perfect and so easy to understand. He was pleasant and exceeded expectations by taking photos along the tour and sent them to us after our time with him (and he's a great photographer on top of all else!). We had some fussy eaters in our small group of 3, yet he found a way to accommodate all of our needs at a local, favorite place of his--and it was perfect. I HIGHLY recommend him if you are going to be visiting Kochi.

"Best guide for Kochi. Hiroshi made our stay memorable in kochi. Highly recommended"
Fabulous guide. Great easily understood English. Very knowledgeable. On time. Flexible. Well prepared. Comfortable vehicle. Gave us a perfect day in Kochi.

"Exceptional!"
A tour guide can make or break an experience. Hiroshi made ours truly enjoyable and special. He's passionate about what he does and incredibly knowledgeable. We thoroughly recommend him.

"A brilliant day with Hiroshi"
Hiroshi spoke very good English and took his time to explain everything of interest about his native Kochi. A very worthwhile experience.

"wonderful day in Kōchi"
Hiroshi's English is very good; he is friendly, helpful and very courteous. We had a wonderful day with him in Kōchi and felt very much at ease. He was very flexible in response to the weather and tailored the tour to our preferences. He also took lots of lovely photos of us – we've actually never had that service before. We can highly recommend Hiroshi as a guide.