Tokyo Private Tours

“Very Informational and Wonderful”

He was amazing!!! Had a 1 on 1 tour of several temples and shrines. Answered all my questions, showed me how to worship properly, wash hands correctly and MORE! Was thoughtful, polite, spoke great english, and helped translate signs and information. Would book again in a heart beat! 1000% worth it.

“Wonderful introudction to Tokyo!”

Had the pleasure of doing a half day trip with Yukiyo. Toured the Meijo shrine and eastern palace gardens. Yukiyo is extremely sweet, very knowledgeable, super responsive and flexible with times/location. She was frequently adding context to whatever was in front of us, and was always happy to answer any questions that came up. I highly recommend booking a tour with Yukiyo, especially if it is your first time in Tokyo.

Yukiko K.

(15 reviews)

Dear Ali, Thank you so much for the great review!l I was so glad that you and your wife Haya were so intelligent and interested in Japanese history and culture and that not only you listened to my explanation earnestly but also asked me a lot of keen questions. Besides you were very impressive guests and such a nice couple that I enjoyed being with you. It was my great pleasure to know you have deep understanding on Japan and to be a little help for you. Thank you again and have a nice trip! Yukiko

“Superb Guide!”

Akira N. is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, engaging and kind. Our tour of the more authentic neighborhoods of Tokyo started with the magical Hosokawa Garden. On to Zoshigaya neighborhood where we visited the intact 300 year old temple of Kishimojin complete with Tokyo's oldest candy store. Akira brought the neighborhood to life with his engaging stories and impressive grasp of history. We explored the more traditional neighborhood of Sugamo where we enjoyed a delicious Teishoku (Japanese set meal). Our tour finished in the narrow alleyways of Yanaka where we enjoyed observing the lifestyle of the common people of Tokyo. Akira was always thoughtful and thorough with his explanations of the sites and engaged in his answers to our questions. He was patient, considerate, and informative throughout our seven hours together. Although we requested a tour with a more "local" feel, he was very willing to create a tour of the major sites as well. We highly recommend Akira N as an excellent guide to enhance your visit to Tokyo! He is a true professional! Thank you Akira N.! Paul and Charlotte

Akira N.

(388 reviews)

Dear Paul, Thank you so much for the great review. I am so happy that you enjoyed my favorite part of Tokyo, the beautiful quiet garden in autumn colors, the old temple filled with happy laughter of families (of three generations!) celebrating children's healthy growth or divine blessing, warm exchange with lovely grandma in the store, delicious teishoku in the local diner in the old school Tokyo vibes, and etc, etc, etc... I hope you could get the idea of what it is like to be one of the locals in this city. Through walking in the streets and alleyways of different neighborhoods, and taking trains and street cars, I hope you could feel something that you cannot get from tours hiring car visiting only flamboyant instagramable iconic spots just being busy without being in each of the moments. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your memorable Japan trip this time. It was my pleasure to meet people who have beautiful spirit like you and Charlotte. I am looking forward to another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira