Japan Private Tours

“An Unforgettable Father and Son Anime Adventure”

My son and I booked Grant’s Tokyo Anime Full-day Tour as part of a special father and son trip before he starts university, and it exceeded every expectation. Before the tour, Grant took the time to understand my son’s interests, particularly JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Berserk, and rare collectibles. Rather than following a generic itinerary, he tailored the entire day around what mattered to us. His knowledge of Tokyo’s anime scene was exceptional, from hidden Mandarake locations to specialist stores that we never would have found on our own. The highlight was watching my son discover rare figures and merchandise that he had been searching for. Grant was incredibly patient, helping us navigate stores, speaking with staff, and making sure we did not miss anything. Those moments alone made the trip worthwhile. Beyond anime, Grant shared fascinating insights into Japanese pop culture, Akihabara, and the collector community, giving us a much deeper appreciation of the culture behind the hobbies. He paced the day perfectly, balancing shopping, sightseeing, and breaks, and his English was excellent throughout. This was far more than a shopping tour. It became one of the defining memories of our trip to Japan. If you have children or teenagers who love anime or manga, I cannot recommend Grant highly enough. He is knowledgeable, thoughtful, flexible, and genuinely invested in making the day special. Thank you, Grant, for helping create memories that my son and I will treasure for many years to come. Five stars without hesitation.

“We had an amazing day exploring Hakone with Kaneo, whose knowledgeable, thoughtful, and fun guidance made a seamless itinerary of the ropeway, black eggs, soba, Hakone Shrine, the Open-Air Museum, and stunning views even better.”

We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring the Hakone area with Kaneo as our guide. From start to finish, the itinerary was packed with unforgettable experiences, and everything ran seamlessly. Some of the highlights included riding the ropeway, eating the famous black eggs at the volcanic valley, enjoying delicious soba noodles, visiting the beautiful Hakone Shrine, relaxing with coffee while taking in a fabulous view, and exploring the incredible Open-Air Museum. One of the best parts was experiencing every mode of transport Hakone has to offer, which made the day even more fun and memorable. Kaneo was the perfect guide—knowledgeable, polite, funny, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the day. He shared fascinating insights about the area, answered all our questions, and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. He also turned out to be an excellent photographer, capturing so many wonderful memories for us along the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Kaneo to anyone visiting Hakone. Thank you for making our day such a special and unforgettable experience!

Kaneo U.

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Thank you for good and elaborating review. I feel so happy to know you really enjoyed my guide. I also enjoyed myself by spending time with you and your so smart son. I hope we can meet again someday in the future.

“An Excellent Way to Explore Kyoto”

We had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto with Fumi. Using a combination of local trains and taxis, we were able to comfortably cover all the landmarks on our itinerary. Fumi was intuitive, flexible, and attentive throughout the day, adjusting the tour to suit our pace in the summer heat. With some extra time remaining, Fumi suggested visiting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our day. Hearing the story behind the hundreds of unique stone Buddha statues, many of which were carved by local residents, made the visit especially fascinating. Overall, it was a fun, productive, and memorable day. We highly recommend Fumi to anyone looking for a personalized and customizable tour of Kyoto.