Rating & Reviews : Stella Locals
Tour/Activity
5.00
Results: 8 View Reviews
Date: Nov/2026
5.00
Standout experience in Katsuura
Our time with Stella getting to know Katsuura, some of its history, and the vendors around town was the highlight of our trip to Japan! You can expect someone knowledgeable about the city and what it has to offer, but who can tailor the experience to what you’re looking for—customizing and enjoying our meal together felt like a meet up with an old friend. Highly recommended!
Date: Oct/2026
5.00
Great tour!
My Friend and I booked a day with a local tour and we could not be happier with our tour. Stella's knowledge of the area and its history was 2nd to none. She took us to local stores where we got to meet the locals which was lots of fun and gave us an appreciation of the area. Most impressive to us was Stella's passion and love for the city and her desire to bring back its prosperity. I 100% recommend this tour!
Date: Oct/2026
5.00
A private tour with Stella that made the town feel like home
Stella put together a private tour for me in Katsuura that was one of the highlights of my trip through Japan. She’s warm, personable, and clearly passionate about the town she now calls home. She built the day around what I’d enjoy rather than running a standard script, and it was a wonderful way to meet and talk with locals instead of just looking at things from the outside. The tuna was incredible. Katsuura is the only place I know of that sells tuna this way, and tasting it where it’s landed was something I won’t forget. The sushi was excellent too. We finished with a picnic, which was a relaxed, memorable way to end the day. What really stood out was the history of the small town. Stella brought it to life with stories I never would have found on my own, and I was captivated the whole time. If you want to connect with local people and learn about the real Kumano region, I highly recommend booking Stella. Thank you for a great experience!
Date: Apr/2026
5.00
Tuna auction
This tour is is must. Stella is so knowledgeable, we learned so much about tuna fishing and the whole process from her. I would highly recommend this tour when you are in Kii Katsura.
Date: Mar/2026
5.00
Highlight of my stay
Sampling local food and meeting local business paired with the expertise of Stella Locals was a highlight of my trip to the Kulano Kodo area
Date: Mar/2026
5.00
Interesting insights on Tuna trade
Thank you Stella for this interesting excursion
Date: Nov/2025
5.00
Wonderful Tour of the Nachikatsuura Tuna Auction
We had a wonderful Friday morning tour of the tuna auction with Stella. She was friendly and informative and we learned a lot about the culture and science of tuna fishing. I highly recommend!
Date: Oct/2025
5.00
Interesting and Fun!
Chizuko (Stella) is a wonderful liaison for learning about sustainable tuna harvesting and distribution. Our tour was informative and enjoyable. Wish we had more time to enjoy her cooking tour too. Don't miss this wonderful experience if you are in the area.
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