Tokyo Private Tours

“Best Choice”

It’s taken me awhile to recover from our whirlwind trip to Japan and the jetlag. I am just now to taking the time to thank Taka for being so kind and thoughtful as he put together the private tour four our first day in Tokyo. I highly recommend Taka! Don’t hesitate. I have no doubt the care he put into our tour he will do for all of his guest. He was also so very personable, kind and easy from the start. Our day with him was 100% the highlight of my thirteen year old son’s trip. A trip he will never forget. I mentioned to Taka from the start Tokyo was for my son, he wanted to shop, eat, see Akihabara, I wanted him to have some history, see cherry blossoms and Kappabashi St to buy knives another time. Taka accomplished all that and more! Once he found out my son played soccer, he altered his plan to surprise him with a soccer stop, so thoughtful. He was also very patient with him as he perused the shops on Takeshita St. at the end of our day and delighted in my son’s excitement. Less I forget, he also found the perfect spot for my son’s first sushi experience, another moment he will never forget. I was beyond thrilled to hit so many spots, and to come away with an understanding of the transit system and with plans for our next two days in Tokyo. To tour with Taka and on our first day was the best decision ever! I know I also saved hours of searching for knives on Kappabashi St, thanks to his recommendation. As well of hours of planning our next two days. My son and I will treasure our time in Japan always, Thank you Taka for a wonderful first day in Tokyo! Also, thanks for your knife shop recommendation! We all are thrilled with our knives and will cherish them for years to come. Bonus, they have a shop in NYC so my stepson and son can get their knives engraved for free at a later date. Arigotō! Tour with Taka you too will be so happy your choice!

“Unprofessional, Non Collaborative and Disregard for Safety”

Avoid this tour if you expect a professional or collaborative experience. While Yoko was knowledgeable and responsive before we booked, her demeanor during the tour was unacceptable. She behaved like a principal dictating to students rather than a guide for a group of experienced international travelers. Our group of 5 adults from the United States included 2 seniors in their mid 70s. Key Issues: Total Lack of Communication: Despite this being a "customizable" tour, Yoko refused to give clarity on how far the next destination is, and the order of sights. Even when we explicitly asked for a roadmap of the day, she provided little to no information and simply demanded we "follow her." Disregard for Seniors: Our group included two seniors (70+). Yoko showed zero empathy or consideration for their physical needs, never checking on their pace. She was never with us and kept walking at a faster pace. Safety Incident: The breaking point was when Yoko rushed into a train and pressured the rest of us to hurry in behind her. This reckless haste nearly caused a fall for one of the seniors in our group with the door closing and hitting a senior in our group. We felt disrespected, unheard for much of the day. We paid for a high-quality, flexible tour but received a dictatorial experience that was a frustrating waste of money. While Yoko looked out for lockers, helped with finding vegan food options, told us where to get souvenirs, is knowledgeable as a tour guide, her demeanor, behavior towards us, and the negative experience far outweighed the positives. I would not recommend Yoko’s services.

Yoko T.

(164 reviews)

Sorry about the train incident. Because I saw Pat I thought everybody was there but actually nobody told me till the very last minute that one was quite behind the group. Sorry the chemistry didn’t work with your group. It was really hard to deal with whom didn't have enough English communication skills. I didn't feel enough communication was even done among the group itself. Because the weather forecast we left many things quite flexible and I asked everyone's opinions before going somewhere. One of the members had seriously mental issues being short tempered and keep on doing customer harassment in a totally bossy way without expressing what she requires well enough, grumpy because she couldn't have meals that matched her picky needs.

“Great tour ”

We had a lovely tour with Yoshi - he took us to all the major sites we wanted to see, and more, and he was very patient with my two boys (7 and 10). We booked it on our first full day in Tokyo which helped is orient ourselves and decide where we wanted to visit again. Be prepared to keep up, because he walks fast (this coming from a New Yorker who loves to navigate the crowds)!!

Yoshi S.

(110 reviews)

Thank you Lacey, I also enjoyed guiding you and your family in Tokyo. Your boys are so cute and well educated. Your warm message is motivating and encouraging to my future guiding. Next time, I would try to walk more slowly. Yoshi