Japan Private Tour Guides

“Best tour ever”

Shu was fantastic and so gracious. My husband & I and our 2 adult daughters had a 5 hr tour. He met us at our Airbnb and we took the train to Tsukiji Mkt. Shu knew the best stalls for tuna, Wagyu, shrimp tempura, grilled crab etc. We ate our way through very casually. He never rushed at all. Then train to Asakusa to see the oldest temple and walk around more pedestrian only shops. At this point we were past 5 hrs but Shu asked me if we were ok and if so he was and would take us to Ueno. We all had so much fun talking with him and sharing stories and pictures. He was literally the best guide I’ve ever had and I travel a lot and try to start new cities with a guided tour.

Shusaku M.

(78 reviews)

Amanda, thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and your family, and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour! I hope you have an amazing rest of your trip in Japan. If you need anything while you’re in Osaka, please don’t hesitate to message me anytime! Please say hi to your husband and your daughters for me too. Thank you again for spending such a wonderful day with me. I really enjoyed our time together! Hope to see you all again someday! ArigatoGozaimasu!!

“An Absolute Treat”

On our second visit to Tokyo, we were fortunate enough to have Shusaku guide us for the second time, in a completely different area to our first tour with him two years ago. Shusaku gave us a wonderful night seeing the sights and bright lights in these famous Shinjuku areas, trying a variety of drinks and foods at three bars. Each one had a different atmosphere and added to our experience of the area, and each one was also full of locals enjoying the house specialties. A highlight was the hot sake with a burning blowfish fin, and another was entering a bar that I wouldn't have known was there or even found if I had known it was there, a truly hidden spot. I won't spoil the surprise by describing more, but I will say you can trust Shusaku to curate an experience that you cannot find as a foreigner without a guide. Shusaku is also considerate in every way, and very good company. Thanks again, mate, for an absolute treat!

Shusaku M.

(78 reviews)

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. They truly mean a lot to me. It was an absolute pleasure and honor to have you back in Japan and to have the opportunity to guide you again. Time flew by, and I had such a wonderful time with you both. It makes me very happy, as a Japanese person, to know that you love Japan and continue to enjoy your time here. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you come back to Japan or if you ever need anything. Thank you again for such a wonderful time. I’m already looking forward to seeing you again! ArigatoGozaimasu!!!

“An Exceptional Guide for Understanding Kyoto”

We had an outstanding day in Kyoto with Akira. What impressed us most was the depth of his knowledge. This was far from being a simple tour where you move from one monument to another. Akira truly brings Kyoto to life by constantly explaining the historical context, the traditions, the role of each place, and how everything fits into the broader history of Japan. He seems to know absolutely everything about his country and its history, and he is able to answer questions on an incredible range of topics throughout the day. For anyone who is genuinely interested in understanding Kyoto rather than simply seeing it, this makes a huge difference. The itinerary itself was extremely coherent, complete and very well thought out. We felt that every stop had a purpose and contributed to giving us a much broader understanding of the city. On top of being an incredible source of knowledge, Akira is also a genuinely lovely person to spend the day with: very kind, attentive, enthusiastic and always in a wonderful mood. A truly exceptional guide. We recommend him without hesitation!

Akira F.

(79 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I feel very lucky to have met you both, and I’m truly happy that I could show you some of the best of Kyoto. The weather was also on our side, giving us such a pleasant temperature for exploring the city during the summer. I think that was lucky for both of us—but most of all, I was lucky to have met you.Thank you for coming to Kyoto and for trusting my recommendations. I hope you enjoyed the food, the culture, and the experience. I really hope you’ll come back to Chengdu one day, and that we’ll have the chance to meet again. Thank you so much!