About Tour Guide Taka M.

“Best Choice”

It’s taken me awhile to recover from our whirlwind trip to Japan and the jetlag. I am just now to taking the time to thank Taka for being so kind and thoughtful as he put together the private tour four our first day in Tokyo. I highly recommend Taka! Don’t hesitate. I have no doubt the care he put into our tour he will do for all of his guest. He was also so very personable, kind and easy from the start. Our day with him was 100% the highlight of my thirteen year old son’s trip. A trip he will never forget. I mentioned to Taka from the start Tokyo was for my son, he wanted to shop, eat, see Akihabara, I wanted him to have some history, see cherry blossoms and Kappabashi St to buy knives another time. Taka accomplished all that and more! Once he found out my son played soccer, he altered his plan to surprise him with a soccer stop, so thoughtful. He was also very patient with him as he perused the shops on Takeshita St. at the end of our day and delighted in my son’s excitement. Less I forget, he also found the perfect spot for my son’s first sushi experience, another moment he will never forget. I was beyond thrilled to hit so many spots, and to come away with an understanding of the transit system and with plans for our next two days in Tokyo. To tour with Taka and on our first day was the best decision ever! I know I also saved hours of searching for knives on Kappabashi St, thanks to his recommendation. As well of hours of planning our next two days. My son and I will treasure our time in Japan always, Thank you Taka for a wonderful first day in Tokyo! Also, thanks for your knife shop recommendation! We all are thrilled with our knives and will cherish them for years to come. Bonus, they have a shop in NYC so my stepson and son can get their knives engraved for free at a later date. Arigotō! Tour with Taka you too will be so happy your choice!

Taka M.

(63 reviews)

Dear Jo-Lynn and Asher, Thank you for writing such a lovely review. Making our customers smile is my job, so I’m very happy to hear that your son enjoyed it as well. I was a bit worried since it rained the next day, but it sounds like the two of you managed to enjoy shopping together. I look forward to welcoming you back to Japan again!

“Amazing Day”

Taka was so lively and knowledgeable. We had a great day and he was extremely flexible and accommodating to our last minute changes. Would highly recommend him for anyone - bonus points if you are into wine and want to discuss with him!

Taka M.

(63 reviews)

Thank you for the wonderful review, Debby! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. The cherry blossoms were gorgeous under the blue sky — I’m glad we got to see them together. Hope the rest of your travels are just as lovely :)

“Authentic Japan ”

When I decided to come to Japan I didn't want to simply do all the usual activities tourists did. I'd already been to Japan 3 times to play Judo. I wanted to experience Japan the way the Japanese do. Taka was a rock star! He arrived at the hotel and straight away we were brothers, it was raining and the hotel kindly loaned me an umbrella, but the rain just made Tokyo more authentic. Taka navigated the subway like a pro. He taught me the history of Tokyo and we visited the social hotspots popular in Japan yet not swamped with tourists. Though we did visit the famous attractions Tokyo had to offer. Including making an offering at the Shinto shrine, which I had never done. I even met a tourist from New Zealand my country We visited coffee shops and ate at a busy Sushi restaurant, where Taka made sure I got value for my money. I will never forget that day it rained in Tokyo! I didn't feel like a tourist I felt like part of Tokyo and that is what I wanted. I got to do some shopping and took lots of photos. It was such a good way to see Tokyo and makes me want to come back for more.

Taka M.

(63 reviews)

Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review. You’ve already become a true local in Tokyo! It looks like the weather will be nice this weekend. Enjoy your time here. Hope to see you again!