Japan Private Tours

“Knowledgeable, Flexible, and Exceptional with Families”

We had the pleasure of spending three half-days with Dan during our family trip to Tokyo, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. Although he lives outside of Tokyo, he was punctual every single day and consistently went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. Traveling with a 3-year-old can be unpredictable, but Dan was incredibly understanding, patient, and flexible. His kindness toward our son meant so much to us. He took the time to teach him Japanese words and phrases, engaged with him throughout our tours, and made him feel included every step of the way. Dan was also an invaluable resource when it came to navigating Tokyo. He helped us with translations, explained local customs, and shared fascinating insights into the city’s history, culture, and neighborhoods. One of our favorite parts of the experience was watching him interact naturally with local residents and then sharing those conversations and cultural nuances with us. We arrived with only a loose itinerary and trusted Dan to guide us. He expertly showed us many of Tokyo’s must-see highlights while also incorporating our personal interests and spontaneous requests along the way. Whether we wanted to stop somewhere unexpected or needed a break for our toddler, he was always accommodating and patient. What truly sets Dan apart is his combination of professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, and genuine care for his guests. He made exploring Tokyo feel effortless, personal, and enjoyable for our entire family. Whether you’re traveling with children or on your own, we wholeheartedly recommend Dan. His service was outstanding, and he played a huge part in making our Tokyo experience so memorable.

“Exploring Osaka”

We booked Mike for Osaka tour after we had an amazing tour a few days earlier in Kyoto. Once again very thoughtful itinerary was planned for us to take into the the Museum, Tenjin Shopping Street, Kiromon Market Dotonbori street for lunch. A highlight was Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and a delightful tram ride. Another memorable day with Mike exploring Osaka.

Masahisa M.

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Nino Thank you so much for traveling such a long way to visit Japan. I feel honored to have guided you in Kyoto and Osaka, and I’m very happy to know the tours added something meaningful to your trip. Please take home many wonderful memories, and I hope our paths cross again someday. Thanks Masahisa

“Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)”

The tour with Mike was unbelievable. We packed so much in to one day and all learned quite a lot about Kyoto and the many beautiful shrines and temples to explore. Th opportunity to gain access and visit some of the lesser known and less busy Shrines was a bonus and we are very grateful to Mike for suggesting these and helping us to arrange the passes. This is a great way to contrast Kyoto more known tourist spots with the beauty and calmness of the imperial gardens Thank you Mike.