“One day in Tokyo”

What a wonderful time we had with Taka! It is very evident that Taka is a professional guide who loves to show his busy, beautiful city to his guests. He was timely, knowledgeable, and even went out of his way to help us retrieve our Shinkansen JR West Coast tickets which was a bit of a challenge since Tokyo is an East JR. He navigated us swiftly to points of interest, maximizing our precious time in Tokyo. In addition, he took us to various locations that had special events we would have otherwise missed. But we never felt rushed, taking time to re-energize with a cup of matcha & coffee mid-tour. Our day ended with a local tasty, awesome dinner. We can highly recommend Taka as an excellent guide for your Tokyo experience! Very Awesome time, thank you Taka!

Taka M.

(67 reviews)

Dear Homero, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Even when visiting famous attractions, I always believe in seeing them through the eyes of a local guide. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the rest of your journey from a local’s perspective. May the rest of your journey be filled with wonderful discoveries!

“Wonderful two-day personalized tour with Taka M.”

Taka is an amazing guide. We had some very fluctuating weather and Taka kept an eye on it and made timing adjustments to our schedule so that we could see inside sights when there was a downpour and take full advantage of the sunny and drizzly parts to enjoy the outside sights. He brought my teenager and I everywhere on our list and added in so much more. We would not have been able to attempt such an ambitious schedule on our own. He was funny, kind and knowledgeable and provided plenty of information while also giving us time to spend on our own as we had requested. After two days with Taka, we even felt comfortable navigating Tokyo on our own. Definitely book with Taka M!

Taka M.

(67 reviews)

Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review! This tour was a meaningful challenge for me as well. Rather than just explaining things, I wanted you to experience them and discover them for yourselves — and it truly became that kind of journey. I’m very happy to hear that both of you enjoyed it. Now that the typhoon has passed, I hope your travels continue to be full of fun and great memories!

“Amazing Local Experience!”

Booking this "As you like" tour with Taka was hands down one of the best decisions of my trip! Taka is an incredibly wise and friendly guide who really goes out of his way to show you Tokyo from a true local's perspective. Thanks to him, I saw some absolutely beautiful sights that I would have completely missed on my own, without feeling like a typical tourist. Taka also took me to experience some real, authentic sushi—which was amazing—and I even got to try some fantastic local sake. It was the perfect blend of culture, incredible food, and great company. If you want a genuine, unforgettable day in Japan with a guide who truly knows his stuff, I cannot recommend Taka enough!

Taka M.

(67 reviews)

Dear Arnaud, it’s an honor to receive such a wonderful review. I always try to make sure my guests enjoy their experience from a local guide’s perspective, so your words truly encourage me. I hope you continue to have a wonderful journey. Thank you for bringing such beautiful weather with you to Japan!