"Excellent guide in Kochi"
This was by far one of the best tours we ever had! Hiroshi drove us around in a luxury vehicle! He also changed the original schedule to better suit our interests. We did some things we normally never would have done: we made our own paper, we ate Kochi-style tuna seared over a straw fire, and visited a botanical garden in the mountains. From Jan and Korina

"Amazing drive and walk along the Niyodo Blue River."
We had a very enjoyable day with our Guide - Hiroshi. Our best English speaking guide to date. We could communicate very well so a huge thank you because it is not always easy to understand each other all the time. Our stop at the Nagoya Chinkabashi bridge over the Niyodo River was a nice stop for the scenery and exercise walking across the river. Driving through the countryside with the beautiful cherry blossoms along the beautiful blue water river in the Yasui Valley which was very scenic and thrilling to see all the fresh water gushing on its way down the stream. We enjoyed some Kochi made ice creams after our walk along the beautiful river. The drinking water in the cafe was so good as was the ice cream! Later we had lunch at Hareta in Tosa City where we tried katsu-don and shogayaki-don and thoroughly enjoyed the local food. And at the end of the day we saw the cherry blossoms at the shrine in Hiroshi's hometown of Usa, Tosa City. We would highly recommend Hiroshi and his very comfortable Toyota van for anyone who wanted a great tour guide and a very interesting day visiting Japan's most beautiful river. Thank you. Susie, Rob, Hugh and Jilly / Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.

"An amazing trip to Ino and the Yasui Valley"
Hiroshi met me at the Kochi Bus Terminal and off we went to our first stop, the Ino-cho Paper Museum. It's an amazing museum, full of information about the history of the manufacturing of washi paper. It has a wonderful workshop where visitors can make their own washi paper using traditional methods. We then visited the Yasui Valley, following the Niyodo River. The river is amazing and Hiroshi timed our visit such that we were able to see the clear blue water that the river is famous for. The mountains were beautiful, and I learned much about the produce the area is famous for, Tosa tea. Back to Kochi, with a quick stop at Kochi Castle, and then Hirome market where we had Katsuo Tataki, seared skipjack tuna, and the best gyozas I have ever had. We ended the day wandering Kochi's shopping street, visiting a small tea shop which has been operating for three generations. If you are ever in Kochi, Hiroshi is an excellent guide. He knows the area well, being local, and is able to tailor your tour to fit your interests.

"Wonderful day despite the rain"
Knowledgeable and personable guide gave us a great overview of Kochi in a comfy van. Well timed tour gave us enough time to enjoy each activity. Hiroshi organized lunch for us at the Hirome Market, adventurous but not overly so! Definitely recommend him.

"Above and beyond"
Hiroshi went the extra mile to make our private tour special. I had a special request which was intended to be a surprise and he brought in additional help to accommodate. 5 isn't enough stars.

“A Perfect Day and Tour of Kochi”
Hiroshi provided us with truly excellent guide service during our Japan cruise stop in Kochi. He was waiting for us in the cruise port terminal to drive us and guide us through a perfect itinerary including the fascinating and picturesque Chikurinji Temple and five-story pagoda, the world-class Makino Botanical Gardens, a lunch of local delicacies in Hirome Market, and the famous Kochi Castle History Museum and climb to the Keep of Kochi Castle! Hiroshi's command of English and clear pronunciations was a relief to us. And we were delighted to discover that he is an excellent photographer so he captured many wonderful digital memories for us throughout the day. If you're going to Kochi and want a professional tour guide, then Hiroshi is your man!

“Wonderful day with Hiroshi”
We enjoyed a wonderful day with Hiroshi while we were in Kochi, Japan. He met us with a very luxurious van that could easily accommodate us comfortably, and we had it all to ourselves. We began the day with a tour of the botanical garden, which was outstanding. If you're visiting Japan in the spring, you want to visit this place — just magnificent (and I'm not a flower guy). Spectacular views looking at the city. He then took us to an original samurai house, which is definitely off the beaten path and a place where tour buses do not go. He even brought along his samurai sword, allowing us to take pictures with different poses. We then visited Kochi Castle. My knees are not so good, so he took us on the sloping path, rather than attempt the stairs. He could not have been more accommodating all day. Highly recommend choosing Hiroshi for any of his tours.

"The Perfect Guide!"
We had a great day at Kochi with Hiroshi. He made sure we got a well balanced itinerary even for a short time - we got nature, food and culture! He is very accommodating and drives safely. And the bonus part was he is a great photographer. He took amazing photos documenting our trip well. We are highly recommending him for a great day at Kochi!

"Excellent tour"
Hiroshi was a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable and engaging and we enjoyed our day in Kochi

"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 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.

"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 !

"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!

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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!

"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.

"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

"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.