Japan Private Tours

“Haru is exceptional!”

Haru has deep roots in Kanazawa. One of the beautiful gardens we toured with her - the best we saw in all Japan in the 8 cities we visited on our trip - was owned by Haru's ancestors back in the 1600s. As a result, her pride, knowledge, and insights in the city are exemplary. Yet since she spent several years in America, her English communications skills are exceptional - she speaks clearly, interacts intentionally, and clearly enjoys being able to showcase her hometown, which we enjoyed even more than Kyoto (though that was fantastic as well). She's also prompt, flexible, and cheerful. I can't recommend her highly enough. Great tour!

“Tokyo - Private 6 Hour Day Tour by Chiaki ”

Chiaki's is Great!!!! My husband and I are very pleased with her guide on May 11, 2026. As we discussed, Chiaki met us at 10:30am 11/5/26, at our APA Hotel. She had everything ready: the address of places that we love to see and things that we would like to do. Chiaki is very sharp, patience, with full of experiences. During our tour, we learned and become friends. Thanks Chiaki so much for going beyond to make sure that we're understood and knew everything we needed. Thanks Chiaki so much for giving us the opportunity to learn more about the Japan's rich cultures and honest peoples. We highly respect and definitely will refer Chiaki to our friends, relatives for Travel Guidance & services. Best regards, Tina & Harvey Nguyen

Chiaki K.

(149 reviews)

Thank you so much Tina, for your beautiful and thoughtful review! I’m truly happy to hear that you and Harvey liked the day we were together. I’m sure you enjoyed your tours to Ashikaga flower park and Mt. Fuji, too. Your kind words mean so much to me. I’m especially touched that you felt we became friends during the tour. Thank you for your warmth, curiosity, and wonderful company throughout the day. And I’m glad that you posted the photos of you. They remind me the lovely day with you! I’m very grateful for your recommendation! I hope you carry many happy memories of Japan, and go back home safely and smoothly tomorrow! Arigato!

“Amazing Nikko Tour with a Wonderful and Knowledgeable Guide”

We had a fantastic tour in Nikko with Ryoko and can highly recommend her. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable. She explained the history and culture in a clear and engaging way, which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. What we especially appreciated was how responsive and helpful she was before the tour. We contacted her very last minute, only one day in advance, after another tour provider suddenly canceled on us, and she replied extremely quickly and made everything work smoothly. One of the best parts was that during lunch and later in a café, we also had many interesting conversations about Japan, especially cultural differences and everyday life. Since Ryoko has traveled extensively around the world and knows many different countries, it was really fascinating to hear her perspectives and talk with her beyond the tour itself. Thank you again for such a wonderful day in Nikko!

Ryoko T.

(4 reviews)

Thank you very much for choosing my tour today, and for your wonderful review. I was also very impressed by your deep understanding of and respect for Japanese history and culture. It was a very meaningful experience for me as well to guide you and to hear about your country and culture. I believe that for a guide, it is very important not only to introduce one’s own country, but also to learn about other countries and perspectives. I learned a great deal from you too. I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your journey in Japan. And if we have another opportunity someday, I hope we can meet again. Thank you again, and take care!