Tokyo Private Tour Guides

“A lovely day ”

It was a lovely tour. We saw a lot. Hiroshi is a good guide. Unfortunately, there was also a very unpleasant incident. Hiroshi had bought the wrong tickets for the Skytree for us in advance. As it took nearly an hour to sort it out, we were unable to go up the Skytree. That is extremely frustrating. As a result, we had no other way of visiting the tower. It would have been the highlight of our trip. Very sad.

Hiroshi S.

(57 reviews)

Thank you for the review. I am very sorry that you were not able to go up the Skytree. But I did not buy the wrong tickets. I purchased the tickets for handicapped persons at your request, but I learned for the first time that day from a Skytree staff member that tickets for handicapped persons would no longer be sold to foreigners starting in April. Furthermore, there were no descriptions about tickets for foreigners. I purchased the tickets in March, so I explained this to the Skytree staff, had the tickets issued, and gave them to you. I left after confirming that you had entered, but I later heard that you were told you couldn't enter. It's a shame I wasn't there to negotiate. While this was Skytree's fault, I also bear some responsibility. I apologize. I will take the utmost care to ensure this does not happen again. I hope you won't be discouraged by this and will come to Japan again.

“Tour of sites in Tokyo”

We had a lovely time with Atsuko! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great pleasure. Thank-you, Atsuko!

Atsuko T.

(131 reviews)

Thank you for taking time to write me such a lovely review Robert. I had a pleasant time with you and your wife Kirsten and your son Gwyn. Hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!

Maria J.

5 / 5

Apr 30, 2026

One day Tokyo tour for first time visitors

Apr 30, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“ Temples, Local Bites, and a Well-Paced Day”

We spent a second day with Takeshi, who again was very accommodating—this time adjusting our tour due to a forecast of heavy rain. We started at Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, a serene beginning to the day, then headed to the market area where he recommended fresh tuna sashimi and onigiri from a small, tucked-away spot away from the crowds—both excellent. The day continued with visits to Meiji Shrine and Yanaka Ginza. Takeshi shared helpful context and local insights that made each stop more enjoyable. When my husband’s knee began to bother him, Takeshi ensured we took breaks and adjusted the pace accordingly. We had another very pleasant day with him.