Top Japan Architecture Tours - page 8

Kaz provided an outstanding tour of Osaka Castle. First, she was wearing Japan's national team baseball hat, so we hit it off right away. Second, she was so excited to tell us all of the amazing parts about Osaka Castle, it would have been difficult not to catch her infectious enthusiasm. She spent a lot of time explaining and showing us the defenses of the castle (especially the gun loopholes where samurai could fire their guns outside the castle walls but be protected behind them) and the huge stones that were used to build the castle's foundation and also served as visual intimidation to anyone who came across them. (The Toyotomi Stone Wall Museum inside the grounds that we also had access to as part of the tour expounded on information Kaz provided earlier on the tour.) We also were fortunate to have a fairly clear day on our tour, so when we emerged at the top of the castle, we had a 360-degree view as we walked around all sides of the castle, which was spectacular. We also were really pleased that there were only 11 of us on the tour (our family group and another family), which basically made it a semi-private tour. Enjoyed that so much more than being on a tour with up to 30 people (how tour is offered). Highly recommend.

Tomo was our tour guide and made learning about the shine so much fun. He was very open to our questions and provide us with so much interesting information. We really enjoyed our time as well as the wedding we got to see at the shrine. Thank you, Tomo for a great experience!

We had a wonderful tour to Naoshima Island with Emi. She was a fabulous tour guide, friendly and knowledgeable. She knew exactly where to be and when to make boarding the ferry and buses quick and easy for us. She was so helpful giving us tips and information for the rest of our stay in Takamatsu, she even gave us a map she had drawn herself with places she recommended for us to see and where to eat. She has a bright and bubbly personality, we thoroughly enjoyed our day with her and would highly recommend her tour.