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Grant A.

Asakusa Sumo club

Enjoying Softcream in Ueno Ameyoko

Touring with Skytree in the background

Kaminarimon Thundergate

Learning about Japanese history at Sensoji Temple

Private whiskey tasting seminar

Shopping for fashion at Shibuya 109

The blue line marks areas I have traveled in Japan, visiting every prefecture

Mt. Fuji

Joined 2024

Grant A.

4.97 / 5

(162 reviews)

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Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Kanagawa, Yokohama

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English (Native), Japanese

Response Time

2 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Grant A.

My name is Grant, and I’ve spent over a decade living and exploring Japan. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I first came to Japan as a high school exchange student in Inuyama, a historic castle town in Aichi. My love for Japan began early—sparked by childhood games like Pokémon that were released in Japanese before English. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for Japanese language, culture, and history.

I hold an N2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and I graduated from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy. I’ve visited all 47 prefectures and explored a wide range of historical sites, shrines, and castles throughout the country. My background in Japanese history helps me provide context that brings depth and meaning to the places we visit—whether it's understanding a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, the story behind a castle ruin, or uncovering the historical layers of a Tokyo neighborhood.

If you’re planning to explore Tokyo, here are some tour options to consider:

One day in Tokyo? The Ginza Line Tour offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights.

Two days? Pair the East Tokyo Tour and West Tokyo Tour to get a well-rounded experience.

Interested in anime? The Anime Tour is flexible and can be tailored to match your specific interests.

For those looking to go beyond the city, I also offer day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and other nearby destinations.

Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours)

Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen + transportation

Feel free to get in touch to plan a tour that fits your interests and travel plans.

Important

DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR DRIVING SERVICES.

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Important Information – Please Read Before Inquiring

Inquiries should be made with the intent to book a tour.

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1.Do not ask me about Mt. Fuji. The mountain is usually not visible, meaning you can not see it; if you don't understand what that means you need to google "Mt. Fuji visibility". You probably want to join a group bus tour which is not what I am offering.

2. Tours are rail based, full day tours are roughly 20,000 steps.

3. I do not make bookings on behalf of customers, the tours cover areas that not require advanced reservations.*

*I can take you to places you booked in advance or as a drop-off point to end as well.

4. I am no longer accommodating vegans/vegetarians.

5. Only contact me if you are the participant in the tour. Do not resell my services.

Reviews

Debbie J.

5 / 5

Aug 15, 2026

Tokyo Anime Full-day Tour

Aug 15, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“Best Japan Tour”

Grant did an exceptional job touring my 21yo son and me on a Tokyo Anime Full Day Tour. He was certainly the best tour guide of our 2 1/2 week of 9 cities Japan adventure. He knew just where to take us and gave us so much history and fun facts about the sites we visited. In addition to being an expert on Anime in Tokyo and exceeding my son’s expectations, he added in points of interest that I wanted to see like the Imperial Palace Park and Kokishe Doll gallery. We had a lovely stop at a super unique coffee shop and hot pot lunch with robotic service which was very intriguing. We even got to sample some special whiskeys at a lovely store along our path. I can’t say enough good things about our day with Grant. He had perfect English and perfect tone which was so welcoming after 2 1/2 weeks of straining to understand or hear. If he is listed to offer the type of tour you’re looking for, stop searching and book it! We are so grateful to have had him with us on our last day of an awesome Japan adventure.

Richard L.

5 / 5

Aug 14, 2026

Western Tokyo Tour: Shibuya and Shinjuku

Aug 14, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“Guided tour”

We had an excellent time! Grant was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Japan and almost stopped like I was speaking to a history professor during our excursion. He had an incredibly broad range of knowledge that covered a pull out of. His knowledge of the real system was worth the price we paid a loan! Not only did he help us with our tour he also gave us advice when we go to Kyoto and help us purchase our tickets. I would highly recommend using him

Xavier L.

5 / 5

Aug 6, 2026

Shinjuku Half-Day Tour

Aug 6, 2026

Tokyo

4 hours

“Great guy!”

My experience today was amazing first off he was nice enough to fit me into his schedule even though he was busy and even made a custom itinerary based on what I wanted to see and it was a great time super nice guy and super knowledgeable I’ll definitely be reserving him next time I come here.