Michelle G.

5 / 5

Apr 2, 2026

History of Tokyo Bay: Battleships & Industrialization of Japan

Apr 2, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“Highly Recommend Hardy!”

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Hardy. On very short notice, he went out of his way to accommodate my son while he was traveling alone in Japan and in need of some companionship. As a parent, it meant the world to know that someone kind, reliable, and genuinely caring was looking out for him. Not only did Hardy manage to arrange a last-minute tour, but he also made sure my son felt comfortable throughout the experience. My son told me that Hardy was a lot of fun and made their time together truly enjoyable, which made me so happy. It’s rare to meet someone who is not only professional and organized, but also genuinely kind and willing to go the extra mile for someone they’ve just met. I am incredibly grateful for Hardy’s flexibility, kindness, and for making such a positive difference in my son’s travel experience. I would highly recommend Hardy to anyone looking for a tour guide who is knowledgeable, personable, and truly cares about the people he works with.

Hardy M.

(5 reviews)

Dear Michelle, I am very grateful for your kind and warm review, and to be honest, not only did I greatly enjoy traveling with your son, but I also learned a lot about the US Navy from him. To make a trip enjoyable, it should be punctuated with anecdotes. I was happy he could feed me with interesting ones concerning the army. Also a special thanks for your excellent writing. My Japanese girlfriend learned a new expression while reading your review :)

“Harajuku between a frantic street and tranquil forest”

I am very impressed by his knowledge and patience He really guided us a wonderful time and my daughter and i had very enlightened trip He teach history of the temple and the shops and ate a wonderful meal Thank for a wonderful experience that i will treasure for the rest my life Thank we are really grateful

Hardy M.

(5 reviews)

Thank you for your kind words, I really enjoyed this tour with you too... and for once the weather was nice :) Plus I agree with you about the restaurant, it was the best Gyukatsu I ever ate !

“My favorite guide”

Hardy was my favorite guide of the seven different guides we used during our two week stay in Japan. He is educated and knowledgeable and gave just the right amount of memorable and interesting information. He is fluent in English and French as well as Japanese. Very courteous and flexible, truly a pleasure to work with. As requested, he gave a half day tour of the Tokyo National Museum and a small museum of traditional crafts along with a visit to an artisan’s workshop where I was able to buy a special gift. He also had recently done a hiking tour and an anime focused tour for other guests and could have easily done a food tour. Really can tailor the tour for whatever interests and sites you wish. Higher recommended. Note it took a day for him to reply but he responded in detail and showed up exactly as agreed.

Hardy M.

(5 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind words, I am very touched ! It was my pleasure to introduce you to the ancient craft of Edo/Tokyo. Let me thank you in return too, as I discovered a new wonderful silver shop during our tour together. I am certain that many people will enjoy visiting it as much as you did. Wishing you the best for your remaining stay in Japan and a safe return to the west coast.