Sep 29, 2026
Darrin_T
Tokyo Tour with Rumi
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Local tour guide Rumi took us on an efficient and enjoyable afternoon tour. Very much enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend the tour

Sep 29, 2026
anettesoegaardn
Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Our guide was Rumi Hosoya, and it was a real pleasure. She introduced us to Japaneese culture and was a very skilled guide, indeed.

Sep 25, 2026
Frances_K
Rumi was a wonderful…
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Rumi was a wonderful guide that provided a comprehensive overview and tour of the highlights of Tokyo, navigating the complex subway system with ease. It was a long day but well worth it!

Sep 19, 2026
K6328IFcarolinel
Tokyo highlights
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Had a great day
Rumi was very knowledgeable and took us to major tourist attractions like Meiji Shrine Senso ji temple as well as Gina shopping district. She helped us navigate the confusing train and subway system

May 16, 2026
Jason_T
Viator review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Knowledgeable Yuri knows All!
Yuri took us to Uji and Gion. She taught us about the geiko and mako culture. Yuri educated us about the differences hryeeen the Buddhist and Shinto religions. She went into detail about green tea – how it’s made, when it’s made and the different types of tea. Yuri is pleasant, explains clearly and was a joy to be with. We are so happy to have had her guide us around Gion and Uji! Thank you Yuri!

Sep 29, 2026
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Kobe 4hr guided tour
Tripadvisor review: Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Norio pickup us up ontime & gave a quick overview of our planned activities.
We first visited the Nunobiki ropeway & herb gardens, which was a wonderful experience. He gave us a lot of background information around the history.
We followed that up with a visit to the Sorakuen Japanese Garden, which was a nice serene experience.
Finally we experienced China town & the Motomachi shopping area
I would recommend Norio as a tour guide in Kobe

Sep 17, 2026
jacquelinecI8863UY
No rush beautiful walking tour.
Tripadvisor review: Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
We had a wonderful time. Norio our guide was very patient with our slow pace group. The Herb garden was spectacular. He allowed us to stop at a local restaurant with authentic Kobe beef which he recommended. Very knowledgeable and gracious.

Sep 15, 2026
niy679
Kobe day trip
Tripadvisor review: Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
We had an amazing tour with Norio. He was well-prepared, patient, and accommodated all of our requests smoothly. We visited every spot on our list without a hitch!

Jul 7, 2026
77guye
The best way to experience Himeji Castle
Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
What a great way to visit and see Himeji Castle and the Kokoen Gardens. Our private guide
Norio was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He made our visit to Himeji such a
memorable and awesome experience. Arigato gozaimasu Norio-san.

Sep 25, 2026
Marvin_F
Kazz is an outstanding…
Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Kazz is an outstanding experiencedand friendly tour guide. He took us to many interesting places during the six hours as well as off the tourist path to more interesting places. He thoroughly explained everything from a current and historical perspective. Outstanding tour.

Sep 21, 2026
Laura_K
Day in Kyoto with Kazz
Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Kazz was an amazing guide! He was super knowledgeable and gave us really interesting info throughout all the stops. He’s also an amazing photographer!

Aug 27, 2026
M6034YWthomasm
Worth it
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
The day went by so quickly, a true pleasure . Exceeded my expectations in knowledge and support of our questions.

Aug 10, 2026
Sez042
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Awesome experience
Tour guide Kazz was great. Very informative and showed us around which was great

Sep 29, 2026
matthewsY2654UC
Highly recommended!
Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Yoshi is an exceptional guide where he took us to the best market stalls at the fish market where every food we indulged in (including the sea snails and eel liver) were superb. The walking tour of the tea houses (Geisha district) and knowledge of the history of both the precinct and greater Japan was first class. Yoshi is also a kind and caring person and made conversation very easy, including when we wanted to dig into the country’s cultural values and lifestyle

Sep 28, 2026
751juergend
Perfect day in Kanazawa
Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
Yoshi was the perfect guide, very knowledgable and very friendly. He is an excellent role model tour guide. We can only recommend him. Thank you so much Yoshi!

Sep 27, 2026
karen_f
YOSHI san was incredible!
Viator review: Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
YOSHI met us at our hotel and was very friendly and helpful. We walked around the city and he took us to view several different spots including samurai living quarters, geisha houses, the beautiful garden built by Maeda san. Yoshi was knowledgeable about the entire city and it’s treasured history. He inspired me to do some reading on Maeda san, a leader who played a huge part in the development of the city. Yoshi was an excellent guide, and even provided a LOT of recommendations and useful information for after our tour. We would definitely recommend YOSHI san! Note: you will need a IC card to board some of the city buses.

Sep 19, 2026
Plumb72
A morning in Kanazawa
Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
We had a fab tour with Yoshi our guide, we visited the tea district then the gardens and castle which were my favourite. Yoshi was very informative , explaining the history and mechanisms of the castle was built and the water system. He was also very helpful with explaining the bus service.

Sep 12, 2026
Alexandra_I
Huge thanks to Sanichi…
Viator review: Dewa Sanzan & Tsuruoka in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
Huge thanks to Sanichi for tailoring this excellent tour exactly to our interests. Genso no Mori was not in the original itinerary, but he rearranged the tour so that we could visit this incredibly special and peaceful forest while still seeing Haguro-San as well as one of the Living Buddha temples. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained the history and unique spiritual practices in this area. I hope that more people explore and learn about this beautiful region of Japan.

Apr 3, 2026
V2097LInickd
Tripadvisor review: Sendai / Matsushima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
15,000 Steps thru Sendai History
Sanichi is a very help and knowledgeable guide around Sendai. He devised an itinerary based on our preference for gardens and nature so we visited themes and shrines in Japanese gardens and huge forests via public transport as part of the experience. We had lunch together in a Japanese restaurant where it was very handy having someone who read Japanese. A 15,000 step tour, with a lot of Sendai history thrown in, which was well worth it.

Jul 14, 2025
carlanS8210WG
Merveilleux !
Tripadvisor review: Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide
La visite du château de Kaminoyama était très intéressante. Nous avons ensuite visité une maison de samouraï. Puis nous sommes allés au temple de Yamadera et avons gravit ses 1000 marches !
Sanichi est le meilleur guide, avec de bonnes recommandations culinaires, d’impressionnantes connaissances historiques et plein d’anecdotes.

素晴らしい！
Tripadvisorレビュー：山形・山寺6時間プライベートツアー（有資格ガイド付き）
上山城の見学はとても興味深いものでした。その後、武家屋敷を訪れ、山寺へ向かい、1000段の石段を登りました！
サンイチさんは最高のガイドです。美味しい食べ物のおすすめ、素晴らしい歴史の知識、そしてたくさんの面白いエピソードを教えてくれました。

Nov 23, 2024
ym360
Exploring Yamagata with Sanichi
Tripadvisor review: Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide
Our guided tour with Sanichi was an absolute delight. His deep knowledge of the region’s history, culture, and etiquette brought our visits to life. From the serene Risshaku-ji Temple to the commanding view from Kajo Central building, each stop was enriched by his insightful commentary.

We were particularly impressed by Sanichi’s dedication to ensuring we had the best possible experience. He patiently translated for us, allowing us to fully engage with the exhibits and local culture. We loved every part of the trip, especially the unique part where we got to explore a Samurai home and learn about some of the strategies they employed! The soba restaurant he recommended was a culinary highlight, and the pear-flavored ice cream was a delightful surprise.

Sanichi’s thoughtful assistance in finding a vegetarian dining option for one of our group members was truly appreciated.

Overall, this tour was an extraordinary way to explore Yamadera and Yamagata. We highly recommend it to anyone seeking a rich and immersive cultural experience.

Sep 28, 2026
K3747HYmarks
A wonderful day In Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Our day in Tokyo with Yosh was like being shown around town by an old friend. Yosh was great company and fun to be with. He planned our route well, was informative, offered thoughtful suggestions that were always spot on, found a great lunch place and went out of his way to get us on the right train at the end of the tour. We couldn’t recommend him more highly. The Meiji Shrine was a highlight.

Aug 24, 2026
kennethtK422SR
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Great Hakone experience
Yosh was great. Very knowledgeable, informative and flexible responding to the weather and what we wanted to do.

Apr 28, 2026
W2790JIlorih
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fun and Informative
We had a wonderful 4hr walking tour with our host Yosh while in Tokyo. Yosh took the time to develop our tour based on our interests. He provided history and background to all the places we visited, seamlessly guided through the route. Highly recommend his professional services. It was the perfect tour to start our visit to Japan

Mar 21, 2026
Michael A
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
100% worth the money and time
Amazing tour walking through beautiful Japanese gardens and seeing a temple. Our guide

was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.

Sep 27, 2026
jonaJ5014ZK
Walking tour of Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Seizo was a tremendously fabulous and friendly tour guide. He made us feel welcome and took great care to explain the tour and what we would be seeing during the day. It was a great way to see the city’s sights and a great help navigating the transit system. Loads of trains rides to get us to each new location.

Sep 11, 2026
M7402TTsharonp
Higly recommend
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Had an amazing tour with Seizi Kaminto. He was very knowledgeable, easy going, great sense of humour and taught us a lot about Japanese culture and history. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour and our guide Seizo. Would highly recommend.

Sep 8, 2026
OnAir57127583503
Amazing Experience with Kamakura Day Tour
Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
We had an excellent time with Seizo Kamiuto as our guide for Kamakura. He was an excellent guide for the whole day and it really made a difference with an experienced person who knew the area. He was very friendly and accommodating with our plans for Kamakura, including me picking out which temples and shrines to visit. He met us at our hotel in Asakusa and dropped us back off at the hotel even if it is an hour from Kamakura. He also recommended a great sushi restaurant that I would not have even known existed, even if I was looking straight at it. I would highly recommend bringing a guide like Seizo if you want to maximize your time in Kamakura to explore the area.

Our tour went to 3 places in the morning and 2 places in the afternoon. The morning places were a bit out of the way and less crowded, but were beautiful on their own. The morning places where Engakuji Temple, Meigetsu-in Temple (slightly out of season for September but some hydrangeas were still blooming and the temple itself was very beautiful with nature all around), and Kencho-ji Temple. The afternoon was in the busier places of Kamakura, but the crowds weren’t too bad. They were Hasedera Temple and the Giant Buddha of Kamakura Temple. Each place was different and pretty in their own ways.

Sep 4, 2026
B2319ZKjoseo
Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
Tripadvisor review: Kawagoe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
We had a great time learning about little Edo. Our guide, Mr. Seizo, was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient with the number of questions we had.

Apr 21, 2026
Sabrina_F
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Balade riche en découvertes
Nous avons passé un super moment avec Danda. D Asakuza au jardin de Hama rikyu en passant par Ginza et ses boutiques sans oublier le marché aux poissons. Nous avons appris plein de choses sur le Japon et avons pu acheter sur ses conseils du matcha et des baguettes personnalisées. 4h au top avec ma fille de 15 ans. En anglais.

発見に満ちた散策
私たちはダンダさんととても素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。浅草から浜離宮庭園、銀座のショップ、そして魚市場まで巡りました。日本について多くのことを学ぶことができ、また彼のアドバイスのおかげで抹茶や名入れの箸を購入することもできました。15歳の娘と一緒に過ごした4時間は最高でした。英語での対応でした。

Apr 14, 2026
davidjonesresponseen
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Walking tour with Danda in Tokyo
Excellent walking tour, we followed our guides recommendations are were very pleased.
Great combination of Historic places, shrines, beautiful gardens and local shops and
restaurants/ bars. Our guide Danda was very informative and fun.

Apr 10, 2026
Anna_O
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great tour with great guide
Excellent tour with a very good guide (Danda). The tour was well organized and the guide
communicated with us before finalizing the itinerary.

Mar 25, 2026
Nahmjee_L
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great tour guide and experience.
Danda was great with my family. He was thoughtful, kind and patient with our family and
we felt welcomed and comfortable with him. He went above and beyond to make sure we
were all set and prepared for great Japan trip experience. Highly recommend him!

Sep 13, 2026
946jakobr
Mizu, as your guide in Koyoto, is the perfect guide!
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Mizu from JGA is a fantastic guide. She is well prepared, actually second-to-none prepared. She has great knowledge about her tour subject. Further more, she is very observant and wants her guest to feel comfortable, happy and well informed. I highly recommend Mizu, if you want to have a professionel, kind and bright person next to you in Kyoto. Mizu, I have not experienced a better guide than you!

Sep 5, 2026
Sightsee18435593786
De moeite waard👍
Tripadvisor review: Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Mizu heeft een mooie rondleiding geheven er werd gevraagd wat we wilde, ze deed haar best om alle vragen te beantwoorden. Liet ons juweeltjes zien die we vorig jaar aan het bezoek van Japan gemist hadden.
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ミズさんが素敵な案内をしてくれました。私たちが何を見たいかを聞いてくださり、すべての質問に一生懸命答えてくれました。
昨年の日本旅行では見逃していた素敵な宝物のような場所も紹介してくれました。

Jul 27, 2026
OscarBrisenoJr
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Awesome tour of Kyoto
Seeing the temples and shrines and other Kyoto’s surrounding areas were amazing to see and experience. Mizu was very kind and patient with my two daughters since they wanted stamps/seals of each shrine/temple that we visited in their books. Mizu even helped them to get stamps at each train station. She arranged our trip to be efficient and asked me prior to the trip which sites weee important for me to see and gave us her recommendations of what was feasible to see within the 6 he time frame. She was able to pick a nice restaurant to eat at for lunch. Overall I was very pleased with the private tour!

Jul 21, 2026
MarcL3556
Tripadvisor review: Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
A Wonderful and Memorable Tour of Osaka with Mizu
We had a wonderful tour of Osaka with Mizu and can highly recommend her as a guide. From the very beginning, she was friendly, welcoming, and extremely well prepared. The entire tour was well organized, informative, and perfectly matched our expectations.

The sights and areas she selected gave us a great impression of Osaka and its unique character. We particularly appreciated the balance between famous attractions, local culture, history, and everyday life in the city. Mizu provided us with a lot of interesting background information and explained everything in a clear and engaging way. We learned much more about Osaka than we would have discovered on our own.

Her English was excellent, and communication was easy and natural throughout the entire tour. She was always happy to answer our questions and made sure that everyone in our group felt comfortable and included. We got along with her very well, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish.

Mizu was also very attentive to our interests and adjusted the tour whenever necessary. We never felt rushed, and there was always enough time to take photos, look around, and enjoy the different places. Her warm personality, local knowledge, and enthusiasm for Osaka made the experience particularly memorable.

Overall, the tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Osaka. We would gladly book another tour with Mizu and recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and personable guide. Thank you, Mizu, for such a fantastic and memorable day in Osaka!