“ The Best Decision We Made for Our First Day in Japan”

My husband and I booked a personalised half-day tour with Shusaku M for our first day in Japan, and it was one of the best decisions we made for our trip. From the moment we met him, Shusaku M was friendly, warm, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. He spoke excellent English, answered every question we had with patience, and created a relaxed environment where we felt comfortable asking absolutely anything. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Rather than taking us to tourist traps, Shusaku M listened to what we wanted and introduced us to the local side of Tokyo. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the Nakano area, showed us some fantastic little places to eat, and helped us gain confidence using the train system, particularly the JR lines. He also helped us set up our Suica cards and provided great recommendations for places to visit during the rest of our stay. Most importantly, he gave us the confidence to navigate Tokyo on our own. The very next day, we were able to use the train system independently with minimal stress and successfully make our way back to our hotel! We genuinely feel lucky to have found such a kind, personable and professional guide for our first day in Japan. Shusaku M made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel easy, enjoyable and exciting. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a local guide who is knowledgeable, patient, non-judgemental and genuinely invested in helping visitors have a great experience in Japan. Thank you, Shusaku M for helping us start our Japanese adventure on such a positive note. Sue & Geoff

Shusaku M.

(73 reviews)

Thank you so much, Sue & Geoff, for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure meeting you both and being part of your first day in Japan. I’m delighted to hear that the tour helped you feel more confident using the train system and exploring Tokyo on your own. Thank you for your kindness, enthusiasm, and for trusting me to introduce you to Tokyo. It means a lot to know that I could help make the beginning of your Japan trip enjoyable and stress-free. Enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan, and I hope to see you again on your next visit! ArigatoGozaimasu!!! Shusaku

“Such a great tour guide ”

Shu is one of the best guides ! He makes your interest , his interest and has a genuine love of Japan and is so interested in learning about the family he meets. As someone that rarely travels and was worried about where to go and what to see - shu was the perfect solution for us- he felt like one of the family and made us feel like we were with one of our own- Highly recommended !

Shusaku M.

(73 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure spending time with your family. I’m very happy to hear that you felt comfortable and enjoyed exploring Tokyo together. Wishing you all the best, and I hope to see you again in Japan someday! ArigatoGozaimasu!!!

“Amazing way to kick off our family trip to Japan!”

Shusaku was our tour guide on our first day in Tokyo, and we couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the city. It was our first time in Japan, and having him with us made the day enjoyable, smooth, and memorable. Despite the rain, Shusaku did an excellent job adapting our plans throughout the day so we could stay mostly dry while still seeing as much as possible. Thanks to his flexibility and local knowledge, we ended up experiencing even more than we had originally planned. He took us to eat fantastic food and to see interesting cultural spots, and he gave us a very helpful orientation to Tokyo that made us feel much more comfortable exploring on our own afterward. He also took amazing professional-quality pictures of us throughout the day and shared them with us after, which was a nice bonus! What stood out most was how easy and natural it felt to spend the day with him. Shusaku is warm, easygoing, and genuinely fun to be around. He also happens to be perfectly bilingual. Our three adult children connected with him right away, and the whole day felt more like being shown around by a knowledgeable friend than a typical guided tour. We would highly recommend Shusaku to anyone visiting Tokyo for the first time if you are able to book him. He’s a wonderful guide and a great person, we feel very fortunate to have had him with us on our first day.

Shusaku M.

(73 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and your family. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to experience so much of Tokyo. Thank you again for choosing me to be part of your first day in Japan. It was an honor to share such a special day with you. I would be delighted to see you all again on a future visit to Japan. Wishing you and your family all the best. Arigato Gozaimasu!!