Customer Reviews

Jiro was an excellent guide. He was friendly, personable and very relaxed through all situations. He attempted to tailor the walks to different paces and was very respectful of client personalities–not overly talkative or intrusive but always responsive to questions and conversation. It was very nice to be able to walk in the quiet, enjoying the magical forests without a constant stream of commentary. He also went out of his way to make sure people had what they wanted/needed and never seemed impatient or tired.

Jiro is a gentle person and I felt always safe and supported on the hike. He is a good teacher and we learned a lot about Japan under his guidance.

Jiro is a fantastic guide. He’s friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and professional. I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to Japan.

Nakasendo trail walking led by Jiro absolutely exceeded my expectations. The walk is a comfortable distance with some uphill climbs but not too difficult. Jiro made sure that the walk was interesting as he pointed out interesting sights or objects along the way. The ryokans and the kaiseki meals were the most beautiful meals ever. I also loved the easy camaraderie of our walking group. Overall a great experience. Highly recommend! Thanks Jiro!!!

We had a wonderful time with Jiro on our first hike in Japan. He was very organised and kept the pace very suitable for our group. He shared a lot of local insights and had a lot of fun with everyone in the group.

Highly recommended!