My family and I travel extensively and have had the pleasure of touring with many many terrific guides. But all 6 of us on this trip felt that touring with Makoon was the most enriching experience we have ever had with a guide. From the fist planning email and throughout, he went above and beyond. He took the time to learn about our individual interests and to plan our days together accordingly. He was full of interesting stories about the culture and history of Kyoto but-more than that-he was happy to engage with us in deep conversations about the Japanese vs western mentality. It was fascinating. He also picked GREAT local places for us to eat! Makoon was truly one of the highlights of our trip and I can’t recommend him highly enough.