Tolga H.
Dai was a treasure trove of knowledge and insights. His stories brought history and culture alive, making each site we visited truly memorable. Not just knowledgeable, but he was also incredibly helpful, offering personalized tips and going above and beyond to assist us. Highly recommended for an unparalleled travel experience.
Daniel G.
It’s hard to put into words but it was exactly what I was looking for. We had lunch at what I could only describe as a Japanese diner. We stopped at a fruit store and had persimmon, cut and sliced for us by the owner. We had drip over coffee prepared with a kind smile by a wonderful person. And met a man who is the 11th generation chopstick craftsman in a small shop down a street you would never find on your own. These are just a few highlights. From start to finish, from point to point, we casually darted in and out of alleys and side streets avoiding the tourists path, seeing things you would not otherwise see. Off the beaten path and so well scripted, like a story with Akira as the narrator. Sure we passed through some touristy areas but it felt more like a brief moment between what was really special, like taking the train, just a pause on the actual tour. Not only was Akira knowledgeable, finding these places was what he enjoyed and you could tell. He shared with me not only the special places he had found along the way but the great people as well. A side of Japan that, thanks to Akira, I will never forget. I will forever be grateful. Thank you Akira.
Dear Daniel, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy to know that the tour was what exactly what you are looking for. And I would like to thank you so much for describing what my tour is like which I often have had hard times do so. I take my clients to many places. Some of them are popular tourists sites, which I think is okay and I personally go many of them time to time, and some of them are not touristy, more local neighborhoods. No matter where I take my clients to, I am always wishing that the tour gives a sense of what it is like to be a local and with discovery and fun. One of the precious moment for me as a guide is when such wish come true, what I am feeling from your review. I try to show this capital city I know and things you hear from me will be filtered by me, local that living in this city for almost 40 years. I am so happy to see that it worked for you to understand my country, my city, and my people. It is always my joy to guide thoughtful, honest, and kind people like you. Thank you so much for having me as your guide and thank you so much for letting me be as a part of your memorable Japan trip. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira
Wai ling Y.
I recommend Ms. Keiko as an diligent and informative private guide. She is incredibly dedicated and responsive, always making sure to answer any questions or concerns I had before and during the tour. On the day of the tour, she was punctual and provided us with interesting information about daily living habits throughout the journey. She also ensured that the planned itinerary was followed, resulting in a fulfilling and satisfying experience.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review of my tour. I am so happy to know that you are satisfied with my tour. You made the itinerary based on your clear preferences, food and culture experiences. You tasted a lot of food including seasonal fruits such as big grape( sunshine muscat grape), pink strawberry, kinkan(small orange), kaki(perssimon), while you visited traditional places. I hope you could come back to Japan to taste other seasonal food and culture. Arigato !!
Raghu K.
Very patient, knowledgeable, Highly recommend, speaks good english
Thank you for the kind review! I was wondering how your rest of the trip like ? It was such a tough tour just after arrival. Still, you were all patient and cooperative. I really appreciate it. Please come back to Japan someday because there is more to see. Thank you again and take care!
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
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