Japan Private Tour Guides

“ A Truly Exceptional Day in Nara with Nicolas — Highly Recommended”

What a wonderful day we had with Nicolas in Nara! From the moment we met, it was clear we were in the best possible hands. His warmth, attentiveness, and deep knowledge of Nara made our group of five feel completely looked after from start to finish. The weather was not on our side — it rained for most of the day — but Nicolas turned what could have been a difficult day into one of the most memorable of our entire trip. Without us even asking, he went out of his way to buy umbrellas for all of us and made sure each one of us had bottled water throughout the day. It was such a thoughtful, generous gesture, and it perfectly captured the kind of guide he is: genuinely caring, proactive, and deeply committed to his guests' comfort. Beyond the kindness, his storytelling brought Nara to life. He paced the day beautifully, adapted the itinerary to the weather without missing a beat, and made every temple, shrine and encounter — including the famous deer of Nara Park — feel meaningful. He listened, he laughed with us, and he treated each of the five of us as if we were the only people he was looking after that day. We cannot recommend Nicolas highly enough. If you are looking for a guide who will go far beyond the call of duty to make your day in Nara truly special, he is the one. All five of us left feeling incredibly grateful, and we will remember this day for a long time. Thank you so much, Nicolas — you made our day in Nara unforgettable, rain and all. — The Martins Group, Portugal

“We enjoyed all areas of interest”

It was a very interesting tour. Very interactive. Opportunity to change schedule to fit our recommendations.

Kaneo U.

(93 reviews)

Thank you for really quick and good review. I hope you enjoyed my guiding, though we walked too much. I hope I will have a chance to see you again someday.

Paula P.

5 / 5

May 6, 2026

Customized Tour in Tokyo

May 6, 2026

Tokyo

4 hours

Customized

“Best time ever”

Our first day with Shu was absolutely amazing and set the tone for an unforgettable experience in Japan. We wanted to create custom T-shirts at the Pokémon Center, and the process took much longer than expected, but Shu was incredibly patient and gracious enough to wait for us while we designed and picked up our shirts. That level of patience and dedication meant so much to me and showed how committed he is to making sure his guests have the best experience possible. Beyond that, he introduced us to some of the most incredible food Japan has to offer, making sure we experienced the culture in the best way possible. Shu is thoughtful, accommodating, and genuinely cares about the people he guides. If anyone asked me who I would trust to show them around Japan, my answer would be Shu without hesitation. He made our experience unforgettable, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing guide.

Shusaku M.

(65 reviews)

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. It was truly my pleasure to spend time with you and be part of your Japan adventure. Your energy, kindness, and sense of fun made those days special for me as well. I’m so happy we could create such unforgettable memories together, and I’m already looking forward to seeing you again! Arigatogozaimasu!!!