Leanne S.
“Lovely, friendly guide”
Macco is a lovely, knowledgeable tour guide who provided a tour and overview of Tokyo that was informative and interesting. I would definitely recommend Macco and meet her again. Her communication is great.
Macco K.
Thank you so much for the review! I'm glad that your parents had a good time with me. (So did I.) Looking forward to seeing you all again in the near future...! Macco
Silvia C.
“Wonderful Introduction to Tokyo and Nikko!”
(This is our full review of all 3 days, with Nikko being day 2.) We had a great experience with Kody and Rene. On our first day, they took us to the Ghibli Museum and the Open Air Architecture Museum. We loved our lunch that day of tempura and soba noodles -- a restaurant that we would not have gone to without our guides. On our second day, we went to Nikko. We stopped at the water fall and toshogu shrine. We had a very nice lunch that day. Going to Nikko and specifically to Toshogu, was something we really wanted to do. We are very grateful that they were able to take us. On our last day Yoshi joined us as Rene was unable to join. He was a nice addition to the group. We went to the old fish market, where Kody was able to explain the different kinds of fish. After that we decided to change our schedule and make our way to the Shibuya crossing. We really appreciated the flexibility. We then went to have sushi at a very nice spot that we enjoyed. We visited one last shrine and then had coffee before we finished our tour. Overall, they always were punctual and polite. They were able to explain everyday Japanese life. We also thought having a second person in the car was a plus, because, when the driver couldn't find a parking place, we were still able to get out of the car and do what we have to do. We also appreciated that Kody took us to very cute and cozy coffee shops. Good coffee and nice people. Overall we had a very lovely experience. We recognize that we were a group of three with different interests, and some of us would have appreciated more history of Tokyo as this was our first visit, however, we could have also been vocal about that interest and we were not. We will definitely be recommending Kody to everyone else we know who is visiting Tokyo!
Susan A.
“Great Tour with Yoko T.”
If you like to walk, Yoko will give you a great tour. She took us all over Tokyo and tailored the tour to whst we wanted to see. I wanted to see Hina dolls and she took us to see them and explained the history. We walked around Yanaka and saw traditional houses, Shinto shrine, and ate at a restaurant that served food like you would eat in a Japanese home. She suggested we visit the Yamatate Museum. She also took us to OTA museum for wood block prints. But most importantly Yoko -San of helped us buy our Kabuki tickets beforehand, suggested restaurants to eat at, told us where to buy bento boxes for Kabuki theatre, etc. etc. Thank you Yoko for taking such good care of us. Sue and Pat
Yoko T.
Thank you so much for a great review, Susan san and Patrick san. It was a great pleasure of mine to be of help for you. Susan san, I really love how you appreciate our Japanese culture not only the Japanese paintings but also Kabuki acts as much as you can with making various lovely comments. We could enjoy the quieter Tokyo including the off the beaten path around Yanaka and Nezu Shrine while I felt sorry that Omotesando Boulvevard was overcrowded on Saturday to enjoy the Pritzker architecture but we can see some unique fashion of the youngsters there. I appreciate so much your kindness and your generosity again. I hope you could enjoy more of Japan by visiting Hakone, Takayama and Kyoto during your tour. Have fun, please!!
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A Japan tour guide enhances your trip by;
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March to May and September to November are the best times to visit Japan because the weather is warm but not blazing and cool but not freezing.
Of course, March to May is Sakura season, so tourism is high during this time. To escape the crowds, try traveling from December to February. June to August is hot and moist, and May to June is rainy.
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Tokyo is the number one choice for first-time travelers to Japan. It combines the best elements from the 4 major islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu) into one melting pot of culture and creativity. With so much variety, you'll find The Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Ginza Shopping District, and Yomiuriland all in one city.
Tokyo also serves as a base for those who want to travel to nearby destinations like;
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