Sep 19, 2026
Plumb72
Introduction to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Our guide ‘May’ had emailed us several times to work out exactly what we wanted to see in Tokyo. He was great, very funny and helpful. He even found us a vegan restaurant where we had lunch, you could tell he was a bit apprehensive himself as a self confessed carnivore but he tried it anyway. It was a great introduction to Tokyo.

Aug 31, 2026
Charlene_E
You get to experience…
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
You get to experience moving around in Tokyo’s subway. We were explained to the shrines and temples.

Aug 31, 2026
labrinir2016
Excellent- best in class.
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We booked a private tour with May for our second day in Tokyo, and it was easily one of the best decisions we made on our trip. Tokyo can feel overwhelming at first because there is so much to see and the city is enormous, but May made the entire day feel effortless, fun, and incredibly memorable.
We started at Tsukiji Outer Market and Honganji, then went to Asakusa, where we explored Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple, and Asakusa Shrine and stopped for lunch. May did such a wonderful job explaining the history, traditions, and proper etiquette along the way. It made visiting these places so much more meaningful than simply walking through them on our own.
From there, we visited Meiji Jingu Shrine before ending the day in Shibuya, where we experienced the famous Scramble Crossing and Center-Gai. It was such a great mix of old and new Tokyo—from peaceful, traditional temples and shrines to some of the busiest and most energetic parts of the city.
One of the most valuable parts of the tour was having May teach us how to navigate Tokyo’s trains and subway system. It felt intimidating when we first arrived, but after spending the day with him, we felt so much more comfortable getting around on our own for the rest of the trip. That alone was invaluable.
What really sets May apart is how knowledgeable, thoughtful, and personable he is. He shared so much about Japanese culture, customs, history, and everyday life, and we loved being able to ask questions throughout the day. He also tailored the experience to us, gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip, and knew exactly where to stop for the best photos.
May is an exceptional guide and such a genuinely lovely person to spend the day with. If you are visiting Tokyo, especially for the first time, I cannot recommend booking a tour with him enough. We saw so much, learned so much, and left feeling far more confident exploring Tokyo on our own. It was absolutely one of the highlights of our Japan trip. Five stars without hesitation!

Jul 16, 2026
fernandorM8865OM
Tripadvisor review: Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
Memorable day
We had a great time. Our guide Meiji “May” made our day memorable. Excellent sites and great food, May is very knowledgeable of the sites, has very good English and had very nice details during the tour. Ahh and he has all the nice spots for pictures identified. The restaurant he took us for lunch was excellent, we tried an amazing hoto udon.

Jul 21, 2026
scottsD8777AR
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Great Touring Tokyo
Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly appreciated his knowledge of the history of Tokyo and Japan and his very pleasant demeanor. He is a true gentleman and was a pleasure to tour with in Tokyo.

Jul 9, 2026
Quest36994121691
First visit to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
This was our first visit to Tokyo, and our tour with Koba made the experience truly exceptional. We’re a family of four with two teenage boys (14 and 16), and Koba was wonderfully kind, patient, and engaging with each of us. The experience started even before we arrived—his first communications laid out a thoughtful, customized itinerary that perfectly matched our interests as first-time visitors. Our six hours together were full, seamless, and incredibly rewarding. Koba’s deep knowledge of the city, his attention to detail, and his warm, easygoing approach made the tour an ideal fit for our family. It was the perfect way to get a broad yet meaningful introduction to Tokyo in a short time. We’re so grateful he was our guide and highly recommend him to anyone visiting the city.

Jul 8, 2026
Χρονης Π
A beautiful tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
It was a perfect experience see learned a lot about Tokyo and our guide Koba was perfect in every way and very helpful. We had a perfect time together.Thank you Koba

Jul 5, 2026
I3699SBjonathanw
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
6hr Tokyo guide great experience
Koba was so nice to my family and I. He was patient and helped carry a large toy my daughter won. I wished we had another day. Having a guide saved us hours of navigating the subway and metro.

Jul 28, 2026
Valerie_M
Viator review: Nagasaki Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour of beautiful Nagasaki
Honestly, I had no idea what to expect on this Nagasaki tour but it exceeded my expectations. First off Nagasaki is absolutely beautiful. The panoramic view from the Inasayama Overview was breathtaking. We definitely lucked out with the weather.
Our tour guide Hirome was wonderful with lots of energy. She was so incredibly organized and made sure that our tour was customized to our disires. We visited the atomic bomb museum of course, went to the Peace Park, Chinatown and the Glover Garden. She recommended a fantastic Japanese restaurant for lunch as well which we really enjoyed. Overall a great experience.

Jun 14, 2026
lozzaj81
Excellent way to get your bearings after arriving
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hiromi was exceptionally responsive and moved our tour due to the typhoon! It was our first day in Tokyo and she met us at our hotel train station and guided us through to Shibuya; various shops, top places to eat and because of the typhoon there weren’t as many people around! We did Shibuya crossing; Pokémon cafe, Hachiko statue, then moved to shinjinku to Meiji Jingumae shrine which also wasn’t packed and serene where we learnt about the imperial family, enjoyed a coffee after, checked out donki, Uniqlo and Nike
Shops. Our family five thoroughly enjoyed Hiromi’s kindness, guidance and capturing photo memories for us. Definitely helped us get our feet on the ground after arriving the night before from Australia. Thanks Hiromi!!

Apr 23, 2026
pbh2015
Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Beautiful port day in Nagasaki
Arriving in Nagasaki on a cruise we met our guide, Hiromi, and driver, Maehata, at the terminal exit. We were a group of four with one person disabled and needing a mobility scooter. This was no problem for Hiromi and Maehata and they did everything possible to ensure we had a smooth and seamless tour. We visited the Atomic Bomb Museum, Peace park, Chinatown, Urakami Cathedral, Nabekammuriyama lookout and Glover Gardens. Hiromi had organised lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant and even bought us a special beef dish as an extra. Maehata provided us with water, snacks and a special tea drink and his Toyota Alphard was luxurious and perfect for our group. Hiromi’s passion for Nagasaki was evident and we all enjoyed our day immensely!

Mar 3, 2026
Robert_Q
More than WW2, Nagasaki has been leading changes in Japan for 500 years
Viator review: Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This was a private tour provided by the Japan Guide Agency. Our tour guide was Hiromi, who was excellent in both knowledge and English. She took us to the less visited parts of Nagasaki. Learning the long history of Western cultures integration here in Nagasaki resulted in elevating the city to one of our “must see” recommendations to our friends when they visit Japan.

Sep 29, 2026
H1282JBkarinas
Customizable tour with Harumi-san
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing tour with Harumi in Kyoto. From the moment she was paired as our guide, she contacted us to personalize the daytrip. She shared great suggestions and ideas for the tour.
During the tour, she shared so much information about Japan, the history, culture, and meanings. So informative and thoughtful.

We had an amazing time with her and would highly highly recommend.

Sep 28, 2026
Coastal07335209891
Kobe Delight with Harumi
Tripadvisor review: Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Our tour was definitely customized and our guide Harumi was excellent! Leading up to our excursion she involved us in selecting options of things to do. She communicated clearly about meeting point and tips to bring so we would be prepared for the possibility of rain. Harumi was very knowledgeable on the places we visited and we learned a great deal about Japanese customs and traditions. The beginning of our tour we spent time exploring Kitano – cho foreign district. At the Shrine, Harumi shared key information about the gods and demonstrated how make a wish. We had the opportunity to eat lunch at a sushi bar where you order a selection of Japanese foods and experience eating with chopsticks! Motomachi Shopping district was a great place to spend the afternoon after our tour. What a wonderful experience!

Sep 27, 2026
kakeelma
Learning is fun with Harumi san!
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
My husband and I booked a private tour and car to visit places on the outskirts of Kyoto. Our tour guide, Harumi Sagayama, not only provided a wealth of knowledge about our stops but also about the culture, history and politics of Kyoto. She was also critical on helping us narrow down the choices available to us. Our driver, Suzuki san, provided an impeccably clean, safe and comfortable ride as well. Absolutely delightful all around.

Sep 23, 2026
Cosmopolitan580857
We had a great time! Kyoto is a beautiful city.
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Harumi and Kouzo San were very nice and constantly checked how we were doing.
Our party had one member using a mobility scooter and they made sure she was taken care of and was comfortable all the time. She even played a traditional Japanese game with us in the car before we got dropped off and this completed a most memorable and enjoyable time with them.

Jun 3, 2026
Y5284SOjeffe
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima Island Walking Tour
Keiko met us at our hotel for a 9am start. We found her very friendly and her English was excellent. During the course of the tour her knowledge of The events of Hiroshima before and after the bombing was of great benefit to us. Also her wealth of knowledge of Miyajima and the shrines made the trip well worth the visit. Keiko also pointed out certain places of interest along the way which we found very useful as well. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you Keiko for a wonderful day. Thank you Kiko for a wonderful day.

Apr 21, 2026
gailk914
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Amazing tour & guide!
Unforgettable and emotionally moving tour of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, A-Bomb site, underground basement of a survivor of the bombing, and Shukkeien Gardens. Our tour guide, Kay (Keiko) made the tour special. From the time I booked the tour (four months prior), she was in contact with me ensuring our needs were accommodated and working with us on tour itinerary. She even checked for information on how we could get tickets to the Hiroshima Carp game. During the tour, she gave us important information surrounding the history, people, and road to recovery. Kay went above and beyond what most tour guides would do. Also, her English and comprehension was excellent! Highly recommend you ask for Kay.

Jul 10, 2025
Z4238KUrebeccag
Amazing day
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This was amazing. Kay was so knowledgeable and passionate about the tour . She was a
delight to spend the day with . Well worth it !

Jun 13, 2025
Olga870
Ahora tenemos nuestro corazón en Japón. La mejor experiencia
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Vamos en un crucero por Japón. El tour de Miyajima e Hiroshima ha sido el top del viaje. Lo más fantástico y maravilloso que hemos vivido. Keiko (Kay) ha sido una guía increíble. Pensó en todos los detalles y nos dio la oportunidad de conocer todo lo posible en muy poco tiempo. El tour fue en inglés, pero dio cantidades de detalles que pudimos traducir a los familiares que hablaban solo español. Keiko fue muy amable y atenta a darnos gusto a todos. Este tour lo recomiendo y viviría una y otra vez, en especial con Keiko.

2025年6月13日
Olga870様
今、私たちの心は日本にあります。最高の体験
Tripadvisorレビュー：広島・宮島 プライベート日帰りツアー（国家資格ガイド付き）
私たちは日本を巡るクルーズに参加していますが、宮島と広島のツアーは旅のハイライトでした。これまでに体験した中で最も素晴らしく感動的なものでした。
ガイドのKeiko（ケイ）さんは本当に素晴らしかったです。細かいところまで気を配ってくれて、短い時間の中でできる限り多くの場所を案内してくれました。
ツアーは英語で行われましたが、彼女の説明はとても丁寧で、スペイン語しか話さない家族にも私たちが通訳して伝えることができました。

Sep 29, 2026
532yeldarbs
Insights to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
We were fortunate to have had Shigeru to guide us from Yokohama to Tokyo. He gave a lot of historical information about Japan, brought us to the places we wanted, and ensured that we were always within reach. He also broughr us to his favourite ramen restsurant in Tokyo. Excellent lunch. He is well versed on the intricacies of customs and modern societal influences, culture.
A very kind and patient man.

Sep 28, 2026
G3219WFjoshp
A great day with Shigeru!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Shigeru is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, an excellent guide with great recommendations. I highly recommend this tour!

Sep 28, 2026
E8957WUnathanb
Great day in Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Shingeru was great and very knowledgable. 10/10 would book again

Sep 23, 2026
scottmR2068WG
Tokyo walking tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an excellent time being guided by Shigeru. He was gracious and full of interesting information. Would definitely recommend. 😁

Jul 31, 2026
Michele_L
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Our half-day private tour…
Our half-day private tour of Tokyo was a fantastic introduction to the city, and our guide, Kenji, made the experience truly memorable.

Kenji’s passion for Tokyo was evident from the moment we met him. He genuinely loves sharing the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. He navigated the subway system effortlessly, keeping the conversation engaging instead of making the transportation feel like downtime.

One thing we especially appreciated was how thoughtful he was about photos. Not only did he happily take pictures for us, but he also knew the best angles and timing to help us get great shots without waiting in long lines. He even had photos and videos on his phone that helped bring the history of each location to life and gave us a deeper understanding of what we were seeing.

His guidance through the fish market was invaluable. Knowing which stalls offered the best quality and value saved us time and made the experience much more enjoyable.

We spent four hours exploring with Kenji, and for our family—with a 12- and 10-year-old—that was the perfect amount of time in the summer heat. If you’re touring with younger children who aren’t especially interested in history, I’d recommend asking your guide to spend a little more time in the shopping and food districts and a little less time at the temples and shrines. The beauty of a private tour is that it can be tailored to your family’s interests.

Thank you, Kenji, for a wonderful morning in Tokyo. We left with a much greater appreciation for the city and some fantastic memories.

May 18, 2026
Maria_H
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Best Tour Guide Bar None!
No words can express how fortunate we were to have had Mr. Kasama guide us around Tokyo. He had a wealth of knowledge to share with both my mother and I, and we definitely saw some of not only the best spots but also very important spots for the history of Japan, and important for its people. Not only did he come and get us from the hotel room to get us to the stations we needed to get to (not gonna lie, the subway system is downright confusing if you’re not prepared), but after the tour, he even made sure we got on our correct line to get us back to our hotel. This was a great experience, and if ai were to ever return to Japan and want another tour of Tokyo, I will most definitely want this great guy being our guide again! I really can’t say enough good things about him, and how great of an experience it was!

May 2, 2026
Gurmeet_K
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fabulous
Kenji was a fabulous, knowledgeable tour guide! We really enjoyed his general knowledge
of Tokyo beyond the specific tour.

Apr 7, 2026
acZ4971TV
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Truly amazing, meaningful experience! Very happy we chose this tour and were matched with Kenji!
We only wish we had more time to learn from Kenji! He is so knowledgeable and
personable! Great day!!!!

Apr 5, 2026
174ramanm
Wonderful day long tour of Tokyo!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Chiho was amazing!! She was very good about reaching out to us prior to our tour to decide what sites we wanted to visit and created a very well organized tour for the day. I was a little nervous about navigating the Tokyo train system and she helped us get familiar with it. We had a wonderful day, but ran behind a little bit on our original schedule for a variety of reasons. Despite that, she never rushed us, and we actually had a wonderful vegetarian lunch, which she found a great spot for. Lastly, and most impressively, as the dayran along, she stayed well beyond the six hours planned for the tour – actually closer to 8 1/2 hrs (!!) and even insisted on guiding us back to our hotel on the train. Just incredible!

She was extremely kind and thoughtful and very informative. We considered ourselves super fortunate to have had her as a guide and it’s hard to imagine having a better experience!!

Apr 19, 2026
2Pippin2
Tripadvisor review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
A day to remember
Perfect day! Our tour guide, Kaji,
added so much valuable information and guidance. It was a rewarding experience and
one we will remember fondly.

Oct 23, 2025
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Calli_C
This was a great day tour…
Viator review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This was a great day tour to explore Naoshima. Our guide was very knowledgeable about
the area and provided additional history of the area where he grew up. He also was very
thoughtful and helped us figure out how to get to the island from Osaka.

Oct 12, 2025
Vanessa_A
Lovely day on Naoshima Island
Viator review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
It was great to relax and leave the organising of our day on Naoshima to our very
experienced guide,Kaji. He speaks excellent English and tailored the day very well to our
needs. We had a lot of fun with him!

Jun 1, 2025
Pamela_F
Highly recommend the half…
Viator review: Okayama Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Highly recommend the half day tour and our wonderful guide, Hisao Kaji. He
accommodated our requests and was very knowledgeable with excellent English. Thank
you Hisao!

Sep 10, 2026
Sonal_G
Noripy is just the best
Viator review: Tokyo Vegetarian and Halal Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Noripy is such a great guide and just a wonderful human being that felt like an old friend. We had first visited Tokyo eight years ago, so we had not planned on getting a tour, but we felt like we got both a Food Tour and a cultural tour with her and we were so grateful for both. My daughter is moving to Japan, and so we were excited to be here but we were disappointed that we had not been able to find vegetarian food as easily. Noripy had tips and tricks and language she suggested we use and helped us with our first vegan ramen which was excellent. I highly recommend anything you can do with a Noripy, you should run and go do it! She trained at Boston University and international relations, and had ties with both my daughters from her schooling which tickled us with delight. She is a spry woman and the kindest soul and I’m so glad our paths crossed as Tokyo came to life through her welcoming eyes. We were nervous about going on this tour because we had a bad experience with a different tour with someone else the night before, but she restored our faith in humanity and tour guides and that was a tall order.

Jul 3, 2026
Jody D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Yokohama
Best Post cruise tour ever
It was a GREAT TOUR with Noripy! With a family of many different ages and walking levels this was fantastic. We were picked up from our cruise in Yokohama and dropped off at Haneda airport. We had about 10 hours before our flight and it went flawlessly.

June 19, 2026
Alec T
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo in 4 hours
Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!

Jun 16, 2026
Hema_R
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely experience. My…
Lovely experience. My guide was an absolutely adorable lady who managed to fit all the iconic Tokyo spots into my 6-hour tour without anything feeling rushed. She was knowledgeable, organised, and genuinely kind. Toward the end she even helped me with some shopping, which I really appreciated. A wonderful introduction to Tokyo and a guide I’d happily recommend….