Japan Private Tours

“Outstanding Tour & Tour Guide”

We had an amazing day exploring Asuka Village and Imai-Cho with Michiko! Our entire group of five left the tour talking about how much of a highlight this experience was for us. We wanted to explore a more rural part of the country and Michiko’s guidance allowed us to scratch that itch. As a guide, she was well prepared, extremely communicative in planning, very friendly, and beyond accommodating. For example, we had an itinerary we were following but wanted to try local strawberries - a speciality of the area. Hearing this, Michiko went out of her way to call multiple shops and ask various locals to make this happen for us. She found a space and seamlessly incorporated it into the tour - something that made our day. It may seem minor but this type of guidance is what allowed our whole tour to be so special. All in all, our tour was an amazing. Japan’s countryside is truly beautiful and I wouldn’t recommend any else to guide you through it besides Miko-San! We’re looking forward to future tours - thank you.

“Wonderful time with Mayumi I”

We had a wonderful time with Mayumi I. She is very nice and knowledgeable. she also took us to a local eatery where they served amazing local food. Thank you M.

Mayumi I.

(164 reviews)

Dear Heidi Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback. I am also very grateful that we were able to spend such a beautiful day together, blessed with perfect weather. The cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere, and it seems they will be at their peak over the next few days. Your timing couldn’t be better. In Japan, cherry blossoms are often called the flowers of Samurai, they bloom brilliantly for a short time and then fall gracefully. Hoping you will take good care and continue to enjoy the rest of your stay. Best. Mayumi

Sam F.

5 / 5

Mar 29, 2026

Maeda Era Districts, Castle Gardens & Petite Four Matcha Experience

Mar 29, 2026

Kanazawa

8 hours 30 mins

“Takayama tour with Hida folk village ”

Lee is a very friendly Canadian who has lived in Japan among the Japanese people for 20 years; we learned so much from hearing about his many experiences of integrating into the homogenous culture. Lee has a great sense of humor and is a good storyteller. He took us around the very quaint and interesting houses in the historically rustic Hida Folk Village (about 10 minutes from downtown by Lee's car). I recommend visiting the folk village to learn how the past generations lived everyday life. We also toured the charming central shopping/eatery district of Takayama -- the classic low-slung wooden houses and shops with paper windows and doors. There's a beautiful Torie gate and hilltop shrine and garden. We also experienced a slightly chaotic, crowded tasting among many saki enthusiasts. This involved exchanging coins for tokens, using tokens to purchase saki cups from a bubblegum-style machine -- gatcha -- and then using more tokens to unlock the spouts on a variety of styles and flavors. Lee was a pleasure to be with and he also gave us very helpful recommendations for things to see and places to eat in Kanazawa.

Lee S.

(4 reviews)

Thank you Sam, it was my pleasure and turned put to be quite the adventure considering the jump from Kanazawa to Takayama ;) Enjoy the rest of your adventures in Japan. Lee S