Japan Private Tours

“Pancho is the best!!”

We had the most wonderful day with Pancho! Our group of 8 (ranging from age 13-73) all thoroughly enjoyed our day. Pancho is very knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We were initially going to just explore Miyajima and Hiroshima on our own, but we are so glad that we were able to spend the day with Pancho. There were countless things we would have missed out on. Go with Pancho - he’s the best!

“A day looking at UNESCO heritage sites and good food”

My parents and I went with Ryoko around key cultural sites in Nikko with Ryoko using our rented car. Ryoko answered our questions and helped us to understand what we were seeing well. The food she recommended we eat along the way was good, and she even gave us some very thoughtful gifts at the end. (The sake brewery she added on was also a treat.) She was easy to talk to, and we're glad we got to spend the first day in Nikko getting more tips from her on how else to spend our remaining time well.

Ryoko T.

(9 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. You and your parents have a deep appreciation for Japanese history and culture. I truly enjoyed answering your thoughtful questions, and I was especially happy to feel your genuine respect for Japan. Your kind words have encouraged me to continue learning and to guide my guests with all my heart. I sincerely hope we can meet again someday. Thank you again—it was a pleasure spending the day with your family.

“Best tour guide”

This was our first trip to Japan, and we were travelling as three generations of our family—my mother, myself, and the children. We did a couple of tours with Kota, and he did an outstanding job planning our outings, creating itineraries that catered perfectly to everyone's interests. The boys had an amazing time exploring the anime shops, local street markets, and unique stores, as well as riding the trains and experiencing everything they had been looking forward to. Kota really connected with them, understood exactly what they wanted to see and do, and made every day fun and engaging. As food lovers, we also appreciated that Kota took us to some fantastic local restaurants that were less crowded, giving us the opportunity to enjoy authentic Japanese food away from the busy tourist spots. My mother especially enjoyed visiting the beautiful shrines and peaceful gardens, and Kota ensured there was a great balance of activities for all three generations throughout our tours. We would highly recommend Kota to anyone visiting Japan. He has a wonderful ability to connect with people of all ages, is incredibly knowledgeable, and tailors each tour to suit everyone's interests. Thanks to his thoughtful planning, our family created wonderful memories that we'll cherish for years to come.