★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It truly made my day. You were such great guests to spend the day with, and I loved that you were open to trying everything, from the local food to the unexpected detours. That is what makes a tour memorable for me too. I hope our paths cross again someday. You are always welcome in Kochi! Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I am really glad you enjoyed the day in Kochi. I appreciate your kind words about my English, though I still have a lot to learn! I just try my best to make sure every guest feels comfortable. As for the photos, I am not a professional photographer at all, but I do love taking pictures. I want every guest to go home with good memories of Kochi, so I always try to capture the moments throughout the day. I am happy the photos were a nice addition to your experience. It was also my pleasure to find something everyone could enjoy at Hirome Market. That is one of the best things about that place, there is always something for everyone! Honestly, your group was so much fun to be with. I was laughing all day! Thank you for making it such a great day for me as well. I hope to welcome you back to Kochi someday. Safe travels to you and your group! Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and felt the tour was well-organized. Kochi is a city with so much to offer, from great history and nature to local food, and it's always my goal to make sure guests can experience the best of it in the time they have. I'm glad the day felt both comfortable and flexible. I hope you have a wonderful time for the rest of your journey, and I look forward to welcoming more visitors to Kochi! Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you very much for the wonderful review and for sharing the photos! It was a true pleasure to host such a lovely family. I especially enjoyed our "study session" trying to memorize the famous words of Taisuke Itagaki together! It was a fun highlight of the day for me! I hope you have a fantastic rest of your journey in Japan. Hope to see you again in Kochi! Best regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! I really enjoyed our day together from the uchiwa fan making in Ino Town to the hidden samurai residences at the end. I'm glad I could show you a side of Kochi that felt genuine and memorable. I wish you and your family all the best! Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm really happy to hear you had a wonderful day despite the rain! It was a pleasure spending the day with you both. I'm glad we could make the most of the weather and visit some hidden spots along the way. Taking photos is something I genuinely enjoy, so I'm glad they were useful! I hope the rest of your trip will be fantastic. You're welcome back in Kochi anytime! Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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
Hiroshi M.: Jan and Korina, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It really means a lot to me. Hearing that you got to experience things you would not have found on your own makes me really happy. That kind of flexibility is what I love most about private tours, and I am always happy to show guests the places and people that only local guide knows. I hope to welcome you back to Kochi someday! Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Dear Susie, Rob, Hugh, and Jilly, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure to meet you all and spend the day exploring my beautiful home prefecture together. The Niyodo Blue is special, but seeing it paired with the cherry blossoms in the Yasui Valley—and finally at the shrine in my hometown of Usa—made it a truly spectacular day for me as well. I'm also glad you enjoyed the local food and even the water! Kochi's nature provides us with so many gifts, and I love sharing them with my guests. Thank you for choosing my tour and for your kind recommendation. Please come back to Kochi again someday! Best regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind review! I truly enjoyed our day together. The weather was perfect that day and the Niyodo Blue looked absolutely stunning. It was a pleasure to share not just the famous sights, but also the local flavors and the stories of the people who make Kochi so special. I'm so glad you enjoyed the interaction at the tea shop and, of course, the gyozas! You are welcome back to Kochi anytime, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Best regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your kind review, and I'm really glad you enjoyed the day despite the rain! It was a pleasure showing you around Kochi. I'm happy the pace worked well for your group, and you enjoyed my food picks at Hirome Market. Please enjoy the rest of your time in Japan! Best Regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you very much for your generous review. It was a true honor to be your guide for the Kochi Castle tour. As a local guide, my greatest reward is ensuring that my guests feel truly glad they chose to visit Kochi and Japan. Your kind words, "above and beyond," mean a lot to me, as that is always my goal for every guest I meet. I hope the rest of your journey in Kochi and Japan is just as wonderful. You are always welcome back to Kochi! Warmest regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“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!
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your kind and generous review! It really made my day. I'm so happy that you enjoyed Chikurinji Temple, Makino Botanical Garden, Hirome Market, and Kochi Castle. Even with the rain in the morning, you both embraced everything with such a wonderful spirit. That made the day truly special for me as well. I also appreciate your kind words about my English and photography. Taking photos for my guests is one of my favorite parts of the job, so I'm really glad the pictures became good memories for you. Your advice and story about guiding during the tour was something I will always remember. Thank you for sharing that with me. I hope our paths cross again someday! With warm regards, Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
“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.
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the day. The botanical garden was especially beautiful that morning — the south garden had just reopened after a renovation, and we were there on the very first day. Perfect timing. The samurai house is one of those places I always love to include. It is quiet, it is real, and it is the kind of experience you simply cannot find on a group bus tour. For guests with knee concerns or mobility needs, I always plan the route carefully. Kochi Castle has both stairs and a slope, and I make sure we choose the right path from the start. Everyone deserves to enjoy the castle comfortably. I design every tour around my guests — their pace, their interests, and what makes the day feel special for them. That is what private guiding is all about. To be honest, I had a wonderful time too. You were such warm and kind people, and days like this remind me how much I love my work. I hope to welcome you back to Kochi someday. Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"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!
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed the day — nature, food, and culture in just one day is always my goal for cruise guests with limited time. It was a pleasure spending the day with your group. I hope the photos bring back good memories of Kochi! I look forward to welcoming you back someday. Hiroshi
★★★★★ 5 / 5
"Excellent tour"
Hiroshi was a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable and engaging and we enjoyed our day in Kochi
Hiroshi M.: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! I really enjoyed spending the day with you all in Kochi. Even with the rain, you were all so positive and fun to be with — that made the day very special for me too. I hope you are enjoying the rest of your cruise, and I wish you all safe and happy travels! I hope our paths cross again someday. Hiroshi
★★★★★ 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!
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