Tokyo Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Ms. Takako made our first day in Tokyo truly wonderful.”

Ms. Takako sent us a detailed itinerary in advance, with the flexibility to adjust it as needed. Since it was our first day, we decided to follow her plan—and we’re so glad we did! She even brought a tourist map showing the places we’d visit that day. We learned a lot about Japanese culture and history, and most importantly, we got comfortable using the metro system. One of the highlights was when she taught us how to use chopsticks—something we won’t forget. Ms. Takako is accommodating, patient, and attentive—she could read our facial expressions and tell whether we were enjoying something or not, which is especially valuable when traveling with teens. She was also enthusiastic about taking photos, which made our teens more willing to join in. Thank you Ms. Takako!

“Heartfelt Thank You”

I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to my wonderful guide Ms. Keiko for making my trip unforgettable. You were amazing, your kindness and passion for sharing your culture made this experience very special. We visited Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, and she pointed out the history of shrine and the iconic scenery surrounding it. You then took me to eat some Kobe Beef Katsu; it was so delicious. Thank you for recommending this place and sharing a meal with me. Afterwards we ended up on a boat on Lake Kawaguchi, the view was spectacular. Even more spectacular was earlier that day, the clouds were covering up Mt. Fuji and we couldn't see it but out of luck or divine intervention the clouds cleared up for about 30mins and we were able to get a clear view of Mt. Fuji. Your stories and explanations added so much depth to our trip. Thank you so much for being a great listener, what really touched me was your kindness and openness. I loved how I was able to share my thoughts and stories with you so easily. You made me feel very welcomed. I'll never forget the few phrases you taught me in Japanese! It helped me feel more connected with the culture. Thank you once again for being a wonderful person and for the wonderful experience. I hope our paths cross again someday and until then please know how grateful I am for all you shared with me. "Otsukaresama"

“If you’re a history buff, Grant’s your guy!”

Grant and I had trouble meeting up initially but eventually found each other. He took me to lots of great spots and provided an abundance of knowledge regarding the history of Japan. He was very kind and accommodating with my request to avoid seafood for lunch. He also worked in some shopping so I could find a specialty “made in Japan” item that was hard to get in the US. If you love history, take a tour with Grant!