Japan Private Tours

“Yoshi is the best guide”

Yoshi was personable and well prepared - we were able to fit several days worth of sights into a short time frame. He provided history and context to everywhere we visited. I would recommend Yoshi as a must on any trip to Japan!

Michelle G.

5 / 5

Apr 2, 2026

History of Tokyo Bay: Battleships & Industrialization of Japan

Apr 2, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“Highly Recommend Hardy!”

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Hardy. On very short notice, he went out of his way to accommodate my son while he was traveling alone in Japan and in need of some companionship. As a parent, it meant the world to know that someone kind, reliable, and genuinely caring was looking out for him. Not only did Hardy manage to arrange a last-minute tour, but he also made sure my son felt comfortable throughout the experience. My son told me that Hardy was a lot of fun and made their time together truly enjoyable, which made me so happy. It’s rare to meet someone who is not only professional and organized, but also genuinely kind and willing to go the extra mile for someone they’ve just met. I am incredibly grateful for Hardy’s flexibility, kindness, and for making such a positive difference in my son’s travel experience. I would highly recommend Hardy to anyone looking for a tour guide who is knowledgeable, personable, and truly cares about the people he works with.

Ryan P.

5 / 5

Apr 2, 2026

Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour

Apr 2, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“The best tour guide in Japan!!!”

My friend Melody is the absolute best tour guide you can possibly have in Japan hands down! We had an unforgettable day in Japan starting off with a walk through a beautiful garden and looking at the cherry blossoms. After we stopped by at a local sushi shop for some of the best sushi you can eat for a very fair price (locals know best). After we stopped at 2 maid cafes and had some very good drinks followed by going to some anime stores, video game stores, and went window shopping down some of japans most famous streets. We also visited an ancient Buddhist temple and other beautiful shrines throughout Asakusa with Melody telling me about the history and culture throughout our time there. We ended up stopping in Shinjuku golden gai and drinking at a couple bars and had some amazing conversations with the locals. Melody did an amazing job throughout the tour adjusting and tailoring what I wanted to see and making sure we had enough time for everything on the agenda. Whatever your interests are, I have no doubt that Melody will be able to tailor a tour exactly how you’d want it while keeping it very interesting and exciting. It is hard to find such a knowledgeable and easy to talk to person in Japan that makes a tour feel like you are hanging out with a friend who you’ve known for years. If I could give Melody a higher rating I would, but unfortunately I can only give him 5/5 stars. Until next time!

Melody S.

(43 reviews)

Ryan, what a wonderful day it has been, meeting such a kind and promising young man like you. I still can’t believe that just a few days ago you decided to come to Japan, chose me, and that we only met for the first time this morning. Within just 10 minutes, we instantly clicked, and after that, it felt like we had been close friends for years. In a single day, we visited a Japanese garden, a market, a Buddhist temple, an anime district (including two maid cafes!), fashion areas, a Shinto shrine, and even a nightlife district. We talked nonstop about everything — work, relationships, hobbies, history, and the cultures of both your country and Japan — while taking countless photos and videos along the way. Also, I still can’t believe you learned 20 Japanese phrases and were able to have simple conversations in just one day. I can’t thank fate enough for the miracle of meeting you today. Hontoni Arigato Gozaimashita. Matane!