“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.

(71 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!!

“Good Day !!!”

Shu was a terrific guide. He is friendly, knowledgeable and personable. And we had a good day visiting some local areas and soaking in the Japanese culture.

Shusaku M.

(71 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and showing you some of my favorite local areas. I’m glad you enjoyed experiencing Japanese culture and daily life. I had a wonderful time as well. I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey, and I would be delighted to see you again on your next visit to Japan! Arigato Gozaimasu!!!

“Great orientation course”

I did a decent amount of research beforehand, but like many people say, Tokyo can be quite overwhelming on your first visit. The 4-hour tour with Shusaku was excellent and really helped us ease into the city. We learned how to navigate the subway, proper etiquette in shrines and temples, and general do’s and don’ts. My wife and I had a really great time with Shu — he was very flexible and attentive to our needs. Looking back a few days later, kickstarting our trip with Shusaku on day 1 gave us the tools and confidence to enjoy the rest of the journey much more comfortably on our own. Highly recommended!

Shusaku M.

(71 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m very happy I could spend your first time in Tokyo with you both. It means a lot to hear that the tour helped you feel more comfortable and confident during the rest of your trip. You were both so kind and wonderful to spend time with, and I truly enjoyed our time together. I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your journey in Japan. Thank you again very much! ArigatoGozaimasu!!!!