Japan Private Tours

“Tokyo Highlights ”

Kaneo showed us historical locations we never knew existed after multiple trips to Tokyo. The Hamarikyu and gardens were a real treat and the visit to the tea house was exceptional. Throughout the tour, Kaneo provided historical context for all the sites we visited. Lunch at the Tsukiji fish market was delicious with fresh sushi. Kaneo documented every stop with photos of my wife and me which he provided to us at the end of the tour. This was an exceptional tour - I highly recommend it recommend Kaneo.

Kaneo U.

(101 reviews)

Thank you for your good and warm review. Though it was not a fine day, we enjoyed rather calm atmosphere. I am glad to know you are satisfied with my choice and guiding.

“A fabulous night at authentic local venues in Osaka”

Ryoko took us out for an amazing evening in Osaka - each of the three stops she chose, all frequented by locals, was superb. At the first bar, we tried several sake flights accompanied by snacks that were unfamiliar to us, and loved every item. At the second place, we tried a large assortment of sashimi and sushi, accompanied by more sake (informed by our tasting at the previous bar). Plus, we had the chance to order extra things we particularly wished to try (we added pufferfish sushi for instance). The menu was extensive, and Ryoko checked to make sure we were happy to try everything - and I'm so happy we did. Finally, we arrived at an all-you-can drink tiny karaoke bar, and enjoyed karaoke with the locals, who were friendly and welcoming, choosing English songs while we were present. There was no pressure to sing, but we did, and had the best time. (I thought we'd better leave rather than stay when our tour was over, so the locals didn't have to sing in English all night, but it would have been very easy to stay!) Ryoko curated a fantastic night for us. She's smart, considerate, excellent company, very accomplished, and speaks very good English. We feel very lucky to have booked her, and I recommend her as a guide to anyone visiting Osaka. Thanks so much, Ryoko, for a fun and memorable night!

“A fantastic day in Nikko! ”

Ryoko was the best guide ever. She took care of us from when we booked until the last minute of our trip. Ryoko speaks very good English and is very knowledgeable. She explained and showed us everything in Nikko very well. She is a very kind and sweet person and took many photos of us as a family so that we now have many photos together. Thank you so much for the tour and having been our guide to Nikko!!

Ryoko T.

(13 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure for me to show your lovely, close-knit family around my favorite place, Nikko. Getting around by train and bus in a foreign country can be challenging until you get used to it, so I’m really glad I could help make your travels a little easier. I was also very happy that you listened so attentively to my explanations and asked so many questions. It made guiding you even more enjoyable! I hope your day in Nikko, blessed with beautiful sunny weather, has become a wonderful and lasting memory for all of you. I truly hope our paths will cross again someday. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!