Japan Private Tours

“Best Guide!!”

We had an incredible day in Kyoto thanks to Takashi! He was so talented and planned it to be just perfect. His english, knowledge, kindness and energy made the whole experience super.

“Great experience”

We booked our half-day tour four months in advance, and communication was prompt and seamless right up until the day we met. When a typhoon hit during our trip, Hiroshi proactively reached out to adjust our schedule, moving our tour to the following day which turned out to be completely clear and sunny! On the day of the tour, Hiroshi was already waiting down in our hotel lobby early, proving how punctual and reliable he is. He speaks excellent English is incredibly knowledgeable + was simply lovely to be around. He was a massive help translating with local vendors at the fish market, offered to take photos for us and shared so many practical transit tips that we felt totally confident navigating Tokyo on our own for the rest of our trip. Since we are a younger couple and moved through our itinerary quickly, he even offered to take us to a few extra temples and shrines, which we loved. He was incredibly generous, patient & humble throughout the entire tour. We couldn't recommend Hiroshi as a tour guide enough!

“The Past and Present in a 6 hour Tour”

The three of us were impressed with Hiro's knowledge at the Sannai-Maruyama site and enjoyed the morning that we spent there. The tour could be as long or short as we wanted, as Hiro is quite flexible, but we were pleased to take in as much as we could. Lunch followed at an excellent downtown restaurant and since two of us have dietary requirements, Hiro was aware and ensured that we both remained healthy.The cultural present was represented by the Wa Rasse museum which highlights the Nebuta Festival. The floats that we saw were incredibly beautiful, colourful and spirited - impressive works of art. Enjoyed an enthusiastic, joyful and informative tour - in fact we thought so highly of him we are going to have him guide us on another tour when the ship returns in October. Deb B.

Hiro K.

(3 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The three of you were so intellectually curious that I truly enjoyed our time together as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and perspectives with me about how buildings were constructed, local plants, and the connections between different cultures and regions around the world. It was a real pleasure and an honor to learn from you and discuss these topics together. I also took you to a place that I don’t usually include on my tours, and I was delighted that it ended up being one of the places you enjoyed the most! I’m glad you enjoyed our lunch and that we could accommodate everyone’s dietary needs. At the Nebuta Museum WA RASSE, it also made me very happy to see you looking beyond the beautiful floats and taking an interest in the history and culture behind the festival. We even had time to share stories about our families, which made those six hours together even more enjoyable and memorable for me. Thank you again, and I’m already looking forward to our next adventure together in October. I have more in store for you! Hiro