“An interesting and useful sightseeing tour”

We used Hiroshi’s services for a 4.5-hour personalized tour of Tokyo, conducted in English. Our goal was to learn how to navigate Tokyo’s public transport system independently, and he prepared an itinerary with that in mind. We thoroughly enjoyed the places he suggested; he was flexible and attentive to our requests, making adjustments to the program as needed. We are very satisfied with his services and highly recommend him.

Hiroshi S.

(65 reviews)

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the half-day tour of Tokyo. One of the goals of this tour was for you to become familiar with Tokyo's transportation system. I hope you learned how to ride the JR and subway lines, how to transfer, and how to use Suica. I also explained about Japanese life, history, culture, and customs. I believe you are now able to enjoy Japan—including Tokyo—on your own. Japan has many cultures and customs that are different from those of the West. I look forward to the day when we can enjoy Japan together again.

“Lovely way to begin our visit to Japan”

Hiroshi guided our group from hotel to two beautiful gardens in Japan. It was so lovely and peaceful. He clearly explained a bit of the history of each of the gardens and gave us time to explore on our own. He helped make our first day in this very busy, bustling city of Tokyo a breath of fresh air and quiet contemplation. Thank you Hiroshi.

Hiroshi S.

(65 reviews)

Thank you for taking your time to write a review. I also enjoyed spending time with your group in the beautiful gardens. Even though you were a group of over 10 people, getting on and off the subway was smooth, and we had no problems getting around at all. Both Rikugien and Koishikawa Korakuen are representative parks of the Edo period. Tokyo has many other beautiful gardens, such as Hamarikyu Gardens and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. When you come to Japan again, let’s enjoy these wonderful views together while learning about Japanese history, culture, and customs.

“Great experience”

We booked our half-day tour four months in advance, and communication was prompt and seamless right up until the day we met. When a typhoon hit during our trip, Hiroshi proactively reached out to adjust our schedule, moving our tour to the following day which turned out to be completely clear and sunny! On the day of the tour, Hiroshi was already waiting down in our hotel lobby early, proving how punctual and reliable he is. He speaks excellent English is incredibly knowledgeable + was simply lovely to be around. He was a massive help translating with local vendors at the fish market, offered to take photos for us and shared so many practical transit tips that we felt totally confident navigating Tokyo on our own for the rest of our trip. Since we are a younger couple and moved through our itinerary quickly, he even offered to take us to a few extra temples and shrines, which we loved. He was incredibly generous, patient & humble throughout the entire tour. We couldn't recommend Hiroshi as a tour guide enough!

Hiroshi S.

(65 reviews)

Thank you for taking your time to write a review. I had a wonderful time with you both. Our tour was scheduled for a typhoon day, but by rescheduling it for the next day, we were able to enjoy the tour under a clear blue sky! At Meiji Shrine, we saw a bride and groom in traditional Japanese wedding kimonos. At Tsukiji-Honganji Temple, we witnessed a solemn Buddhist ceremony, and I hope you enjoyed the fresh fish at Tsukiji Market. I am happy the information I shared was helpful for your tour. There are still many more things to see in and around Tokyo. Let's enjoy Japanese culture, customs, and beautiful scenery together again sometime!