Zyaire T.
“A day in Tokyo. ”
Leading up to my groups day with Shunta he was the best communicator. Made it very easy to customize our trip in advance. Even the day of, my group and I decided we wanted to see a few different areas of Japan and he was very accommodating! We ended up visiting a popular fish market, seeing some historic shrines and much more! Shunta even helped my group learn how to navigate the public transit system and now on our 4th day in Japan we are almost professionals. lol Even after our day with him as our guide he reached out to offer assistance if necessary during the rest of our time in Japan and had additional recommendations for the areas we visited outside of Tokyo. He was an amazing guide and he is such a fun and friendly person overall! Would definitely recommend 10 out of 10. If you visit Tokyo be sure to hire him.
Stephanie Y.
“Great guide!”
We booked the four hour tour of Himeji with Noboru, and it was a great decision. Noboru gave us a good understanding of the historical context of the castle and that helped us appreciate the castle so much more. I also let Noboru know that I had some personal interests regarding the castle, and he came prepared with extra information. I’d highly recommend booking with Noboru—you’ll learn a lot and have a great time.
Killian M.
“Wonderful day”
We are a family of five with three adult/teenage children on a first trip to Tokyo. We didn’t have much idea of what to see and do but Chiaki made what turned out to be some excellent suggestions. She was very engaged in communication before our trip so we made some adjustments and then again on the day as I had hurt my leg and it was particularly hot and humid. We combined better known attractions with things we never would have thought of or found without a guide. She was delightful company with very good English. Chiaki created a wonderful day for us in Tokyo and I could not recommend her highly enough.
Chiaki K.
Dear Killian, thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure guiding your beautiful family. I’m so glad the day turned out to be a memorable one, despite the heat and humidity. It was fun spending the day with you all, talking about international politics, Japanese culture and religion, and your kind words mean a lot to me. I hope your leg will be better soon and especially hope all of you go back home safely and smoothly. Also wishing Maria having a joyful vacation in Southeast Asian countries. Thank you and take care!
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With a tour guide, you can get to the good stuff, like the ethereal Tottori Sand Dunes and quaint Kinosaki Onsen. From enjoying bespoke traditional ryokans, to navigating the busy streets of Osaka, a tailored journey through Japan’s wonders only gets better with a local expert leading the way.
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Yes. Local private tour guides in Japan provide comfort, convenience, information, and organization, especially in a culturally and geographically diverse country.
A Japan tour guide enhances your trip by;
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March to May and September to November are the best times to visit Japan because the weather is warm but not blazing and cool but not freezing.
Of course, March to May is Sakura season, so tourism is high during this time. To escape the crowds, try traveling from December to February. June to August is hot and moist, and May to June is rainy.
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Tokyo is the number one choice for first-time travelers to Japan. It combines the best elements from the 4 major islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu) into one melting pot of culture and creativity. With so much variety, you'll find The Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Ginza Shopping District, and Yomiuriland all in one city.
Tokyo also serves as a base for those who want to travel to nearby destinations like;
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