Tokyo Private Tours

“A Guide makes all the difference”

On our trip to Japan we used private guides for the first time. I highly recommend private guides. Yoshi was easy to communicate with in advance of our trip and his fees were reasonable. He was always punctual and easy to understand. While we could have spent time figuring out the subway and trains and buses, Yoshi made that process easy and we spent more time touring instead of looking at transportation schedules. We had Yoshi guide us in Hakone and Kamakura. He was very knowledgeable of each site that we visited and gave us time to enjoy the site before we moved on. Yoshi is a dynamo and he will get you where you want to go. I'm attaching some pictures of Yoshi in action that you can consider when deciding if he is the right guide for you. Thank you, Yoshi, for helping us have a wonderful trip to Japan.

“A memorable and meaningful day in Tokyo with Akira”

Spending the day with Akira was truly one of the highlights of our time in Japan. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in good hands. He is kind, warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely thoughtful in how he tailored the day for us. We began at the beautiful Meiji Shrine, where Akira thoughtfully guided us through the customs and proper etiquette, allowing us to experience the space with greater understanding and respect. That moment set the tone for the day. We had already seen a number of the tourist sights, so Akira designed a route that let us explore quieter neighborhoods and local gems that gave us an appreciation of Tokyo’s culture and daily life. He shared history and stories in a way that was engaging, and was always happy to answer our many questions. Whether we were walking through peaceful streets, browsing small shops, enjoying amazing coffee, or having some of the best melon we have ever tasted, everything felt easy and intentional thanks to Akira’s presence. Akira also took fantastic, candid photos along the way. We left the tour feeling more connected to Tokyo than we would have without Akira, and were incredibly grateful to have met someone who was so easy to talk to and clearly loves his city. Thank you, Akira, for a wonderful day we won’t forget. We hope to explore more with you next time we return to Tokyo!

Akira N.

(361 reviews)

Dear Matthew, Thank you so much for the great review. It was my pleasure to show you my favorite things in Tokyo. The places we went, people we met and enjoyed exchange, and food that we ate (and coffee that we had!) are the things that I will miss when I’m away from the city. I am very happy that you and beautiful Rose enjoyed them fully. Also, I am so happy that you were trying to know my country and my people as much as possible in a very kind, friendly, respectful and thoughtful manner. I hope I could help you feeling connected to Japanese self in you more than before. I would like to thank you for another chance to realize how lucky I am to be a guide who can meet wonderful people like you and Rose. I’m looking for another chance to explore my loving city together. Sincerely, Akira

Thorsten G.

5 / 5

Jun 19, 2025

Your first touchdown to Tokyo, half day tour

Jun 19, 2025

Tokyo

4 hours

“Great day with Yuji!”

It was a pleasure to be guided by Yuji! He is such a friendly guy and has an interesting background, which made for great conversations between the various stops. He was always ready and willing to adjust the tour according to my preferences. I will definitely book with him again on my next visit. Thank you, Yuji!

Yuji H.

(26 reviews)

Thank you for your review. I do really enjoyed conversations with you, specially about your country. I will report our system problem for review things. I hope you can find wonderful souvenirs for your children & wife because I know how much they miss you.