Toyama Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Walking Tour of Toyama and Takaoka”

My daughter and I had delightful time with Naoto. We planned on meeting at the Toyama train station at 9AM and we were both there 30 minutes early! We got to see the planned highlights of Toyama (Glass Museum, Toyama Castle) and we included detours to the park around the castle and the library. It was lucky, I didn't realize the there was Chihuly glass in the glass museum! In Takaoka, Naoto had made reservations for lunch at a restaurant that served shojin ryori, for us vegans. In Takaoka, we got to see the hits there, as well as some unique things, like kids getting out of school and the old street with the portable shrines. Our weather wasn't prefect, but we made the best of it. Naoto helped find us some nice photo spots. It was a fun day and we got to see many things that I wouldn't have included if I were planning it.

Naoto K.

(4 reviews)

Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so glad you enjoyed the Toyama and Takaoka tour despite the weather. There was even more I wanted to show you, but since this tour covers two cities in a single day, I did my best to highlight the unique charm of each. I hope you can return someday to explore even more of these beautiful cities.

Jesus & aleeza A.

5 / 5

Jan 5, 2026

River Sho Cruise and Shirakawa-go Driving Tour

Jan 5, 2026

Toyama

9 hours

Customized

“Fantastic Private Tour & Experience!”

We initially contacted Naoto about creating a custom tour, and he exceeded our expectations right from the start! He was incredibly helpful in planning a personalized full day itinerary that fit everything we wanted to experience. Throughout the day, Naoto shared stories about Japan that helped us understand both daily life and the historical significance of the places we visited, while also sharing personal stories from his life and his travels around the world, which helped us feel more connected and have a deeper appreciation! At our first stop, the Shogawa Gorge River Cruise, Naoto shared both the history and pop culture surrounding the cruise, including stories about the secluded onsen it stops at. Afterwards, we continued through the scenic valley, visiting other local attractions as well as stopping for lunch to taste the local cuisine. Our next stop was the Shirakawa-go village, which was incredibly beautiful and rich with history. Naoto brought us inside one of the traditional thatched-roof homes and even shared his own experience living in one for a time, teaching us about industries that helped these villages prosper and the care required to preserve these historic homes. We truly appreciate Naoto for the care he took in curating our tour and for all the insights he taught us about each of the places we visited! We highly recommend Naoto for anyone traveling the Toyama area!

Naoto K.

(4 reviews)

It was a true pleasure to host you! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour. Guiding guests like you is what makes my job so rewarding. I wish you all the best on your future adventures, and I look forward to the possibility of seeing you in Japan again in the future!

“Toyama River Cruise and favorite local Ramen Hidden Gems”

Yoji’s service is always to the fullest. He was willing to adjust the pace and asked lots of questions to make sure he understand what we wanted. And he did. We booked him on 2 seperate days, and so he spent 2 nights waiting for us. He even was willing to pick us from hotel and drop us for dinner together. His English is impeccable. His global knowledge is also a plus. Really recommend him for private tour.

Yoji K.

(87 reviews)

Thank you very much for taking your time to leave such a great review on me. You treated me very well even though you didn’t need to do so. I appreciate your kindness and friendship. I had great time with you all. I hope you have a great time in Japan. Again, thank you for finding me as your guide this time. Please stay in touch.