Tokyo Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“The Perfect Guide for Our First Trip to Tokyo!”

Ritsuko was absolutely AMAZING! We booked her for our very first full day in Tokyo, and I’m so glad we did. She was incredibly knowledgeable, gracious, flexible, and accommodating, and she made us feel comfortable from the moment we met her. What I appreciated most was that she didn’t just show us Tokyo—she helped us understand how to navigate it! She taught us how to use the trains, answered all of our questions, shared helpful cultural tips, and truly helped us get acclimated. Because of our day with Ritsuko, we felt so much more confident exploring Tokyo on our own for the rest of our trip. She adjusted the day to our interests, never made us feel rushed, and was simply a joy to spend the day with. If this is your first trip to Tokyo, BOOK RITSUKO! I cannot recommend her highly enough. She truly helped make our first day—and the rest of our Tokyo adventure—so much better!

“Great tour highly recommend ”

Jaime was absolutely brilliant and made the day work perfectly for us and the kids. He had a great knowledge of anime, Pokémon and Japanese gaming culture, which was exactly what the boys were interested in. He took us to some fantastic arcades, including a place with American-style baseball batting cages, which the kids had never tried before and absolutely loved. What really stood out was how involved Jaime was throughout the day. He joined in with the kids on the arcade games, helped them understand some of the characters and gaming culture, and made everything feel relaxed and fun rather than like a formal tour. He also introduced us to some more unusual Japanese food and explained what everything was, while being sensible about choosing things the kids would actually enjoy rather than pushing us into anything too extreme. Overall, a really enjoyable and memorable day. I would highly recommend Jaime, particularly for families with children who are into anime, Pokémon, gaming, arcades, claw machines and Japanese pop culture. He was knowledgeable, flexible, great with the kids and genuinely added a lot to our time in Tokyo.

“Made a lifelong friend in Tokyo ”

I’m not even sure where to begin. Traveling to another country can be nerve racking. Feeling like you don’t belong and being unable to speak the local language can sometimes scare people away from visiting altogether. Luckily, my niece and I found Kota. As we searched for tours and guides, we knew we didn’t want a traditional tourist experience or a typical tour guide. What we wanted was a friend, someone who could show us the side of Japan that most tourists never get to see. Someone we could spend hours with and feel as though we had known for years. That is exactly what Kota delivered. From the moment we met him, Kota made us feel welcome. He created an itinerary tailored specifically to what we wanted to experience and took us to places where he said, “If I were out with my friends, this is where I would go.” Those hidden spots away from the main tourist areas and crowds were exactly what we had been hoping to find. We have spent almost two weeks traveling throughout Japan, and our day with Kota has been and will remain the highlight of our entire trip. Words truly cannot describe how much we appreciate everything he showed us or how genuinely we feel that we made a lifelong friend. It’s not a matter of if we return to Japan, but when and when we do, we will absolutely see Kota again. I already know it will feel like visiting someone we grew up with. Thank you again, Kota, for the unforgettable experience and the amazing time you shared with us. We’ll see you sooner rather than later!

Kota A.

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Dear Dylan, Thank you so much for this truly heartfelt review. Reading it brought back so many memories of our day together, and it honestly meant more to me than I can put into words. To me, you were much more than just guests on a tour. The time we spent exploring Tokyo, talking, and laughing together is also a very special memory that I will never forget. I’m so happy that I could share a different side of Tokyo with you and make your time in Japan meaningful. When you return to Japan, we absolutely have to see each other again. Honestly, I already want to see you both again soon! Next time, I hope we can explore somewhere new together, not as a guide and guests, but as old friends. I truly can’t wait until we meet again! Kota