Japan Private Tours

“Flexible, knowledgable and fun”

We loved our day with Ayumi, we had to change travel times and plans, she was incredibly accommodating and flexible with us. She went out of her way to help us find a toy for our son, knew great spots in Kyoto and if she didn't know something she quickly researched and found what we wanted. She was also very easy to get along with and a great conversation partners.

“Our Favorite Guide - Bobby Gave Us an Unforgettable Day in Hakodate!”

Bobby was the best tour guide we had during our travels! From the moment we met her, she was energetic, welcoming, and incredibly hospitable. Her friendly personality made us feel instantly comfortable, and her passion for sharing her city made the entire day special. We absolutely loved our time with her and honestly didn’t want it to end! She put together a wonderful day that was perfect for our group of five. We visited Hakodate Morning Market, explored the star-shaped Goryokaku fortress, enjoyed lunch at Shunka, and took in the views from Mount Hakodate. We also explored the Motomachi historical area and the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses. The variety gave us a wonderful introduction to Hakodate, with a mix of food, history, scenery, and time to enjoy the city. Everything was taken at our own pace, which made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. Bobby was attentive to our group, and her enthusiasm and energy brought so much fun to every stop. What truly set Bobby apart was her warmth. She made us feel like welcome friends, and it was a pleasure to experience Hakodate with someone so passionate about her hometown. We cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Bobby, for a wonderful day and some of our favorite memories from our trip!

“Fish, Fire, and Fantastic Tour!”

Our guide, Chiaki, organized the most wonderful day in Tokyo, and we're still talking about it! We left the itinerary to her discretion, and she arranged a tour far beyond our expectations! First of all, we went everywhere on the tour via the Tokyo subway system, which was an experience all by itself. The subway system was immaculate and easy to navigate with Chiaki's direction. Our first stop was the fish market, which really is a vast open air market that sells everything from fish to kitchenware, to prepared food, to candy. We purchased the one souvenir of the trip, a beautiful chef's knife that my wife is still raving about. Chiaki knew the best knife shop, and the owners were so helpful. After the fish market, he asked if we wanted to see a Buddhist fire ceremony, and we said, "sure!" I can't begin to explain how complex and fascinating that was, seeing first hand a ceremony that had probably been performed for centuries. All I can say is, if Chiaki suggests going to the fire ceremony, just go! We also visited the grounds of the imperial palace, had lunch at a small family owned restaurant, (our request), and visited one of Tokyo's largest shopping areas. Chiaki was a wonderful guide, informative, patient, well-organized, and kind. We are from the Seattle area and learned that she had studied at the University of Washington as part of her English Language studies, so we got to compare notes about Seattle today compared to Seattle in 1986 when she studied here. We would give Chiaki a ten star rating if that were possible. As it is, five stars and highest recommendation!