Bob

Aug 11, 2025
308daytons
Awesome personal tour!
Tripadvisor review: Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had an amazing half day tour of the Matsushima/Sendai area with our tour guide Ichiro
Kusaka aka Bob. He was very kind, informative, and funny. He “went the extra mile” to fit as
much as we could into a half day. I definitely recommend this tour.

Jun 17, 2025
anonononona
Bob the best.
Tripadvisor review: Yamagata / Yamadera Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Bob was an absolutely fantastic guide! He was incredibly caring and hardworking, always going the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. We especially loved his fascinating stories and all the interesting trivia he shared. He truly personalized our itinerary to fit our interests, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. For instance, he'd chat with locals and interpret their anecdotes for us, he was wonderfully patient when we were moving slowly, and he even provided refreshing ice towels to keep us cool in the summer heat! These thoughtful gestures really made him stand out from other guides we've had, and we couldn't be happier with our experience

Apr 28, 2025
Amy_R
Wonderful day to Matsushima Island.
Viator review: Sendai / Matsushima Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We hired Ichiro Kusaka, aka Bob, to take us on a half-day tour from our ship that was docked in Sendai port. He communicated before we arrived asking what our interests were, and based on our discussion, chose to take us to Matsushima Island. It was an excellent choice. What a fabulous place, and unlike everywhere else we’ve been, it wasn’t crowded at all. We could have spent two days there easily there was so much to do, but Bob expertly guided us through what he thought we should see in our half-day. We even had time to stop and do a bit of souvenir shopping and grab an ice cream. Bob is very knowledgeable and funny, and was a wonderful companion for the day. He also made sure we got back to our ship on time since they moved our departure time up on us. Thanks Bob!