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chris_b, Nov 2026
Best Tour Guide We Had in Japan!
Kazz was hands down the best tour guide we had during our entire trip to Japan! He arrived at our hotel 15 minutes early and did an incredible job keeping us on track throughout a very ambitious day of sightseeing in Kyoto. We managed to see everything on our itinerary without ever feeling rushed.
His knowledge of Japanese history and culture was fantastic, and he shared so many interesting facts and stories along the way. What really set him apart was his attention to detail. He even brought his own professional camera, took tons of beautiful photos of us throughout the day, and shared them afterward via Google Drive!
Kazz was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making our day special. I would book with him again in a heartbeat and can’t recommend him highly enough!
Anthony_S, Nov 2026
A eye opening tour and beautiful
The tour started in Hiroshima. It was both a sad and beautiful experience. Seeing the peace park was amazing. The history inside the museum and all around was very sad but it’s taught and remembered in a beautiful way. We then went to Miyajima Island. The oysters caught locally were delicious. The Itsukishima shrine on the beach was legendary. Our guide took us to Daishoin Temple, which wasn’t expected but wow! It was my wife’s favorite temple on our two week honeymoon. Our guide, Sei was perfect! He had so much energy for being 80! We told him we hope to be in shape like him at that age. He grew up in Hiroshima and knew so much and where to go. A perfect day and weather too!
Anthony_S, Nov 2026
A chill afternoon in Osaka
This was the most laidback tour we had on our trip. Yuichi, our guide knew all the best local spots. He allowed us to customize the tour however we wanted. He took us to an excellent place for takoyaki. He showed us so much in Osaka and told us a bit of history of the spots. He let us choose a lunch spot from a couple of this recommendations and we got abrasions. It’s kinda like ramen but no broth and just as good!! He recommended other foods to try and we tried puffer fish! It was a fun tour!
Nancy_M, Oct 2026
Gem finder!
Masaya was a great guide. His English was perfect, they way he built our itinerary was thoughtfully tailored to us and he was a strong historian. I especially loved that he knew his antiques and introduced us to shops off the beaten path. What a gem. I would recommend him to anyone who has high expectations and appreciation for thoughtful guides.
Glen_S, Oct 2026
Customised tour of Tokyo
Our guide Nagahori provided a customised tour of Tokyo. We visited Senso-ji, the Imperial palace gardens , the Meiji shrine and other sights. Nagahori was the perfect guide and we had a wonderful day. For lunch we ate Ramen noodles for the first time and will definitely try them again. Nagahori’s knowledge of Tokyo and Japanese culture has enriched our understanding of Japan.
Rosalyn_F, Oct 2026
Jonny made our day!
Our driver, Jonny, took us everywhere we wanted to go, including Mega Donki, the Harry Potter store, and the Nintendo store. He was able to find close parking and waited patiently at each stop. He gave us time estimates and traffic updates throughout the day. It was a low stress, fun day!
Wayne_M, Oct 2026
Tomoko-san is an...
Tomoko-san is an exceptional tour guide and a wonderful person. She is so accommodating and adjusted the tour to our schedule and interests. She gave good history and context to each place we visited, and that made each visit so much more meaningful than if we had simply walked the same course alone. Highly recommend. Thank you, Tomoko-san!
Sandra_S, Oct 2026
Great choice!
The tour operator communicated with us, letting us k ow what to expect and asking for feedback on their initial itinerary. They were very flexible and easy to work with. The tour guide was also great to work with, friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. We really enjoyed the tour and getting to k ow more about Tokyo.
Jason_R, Oct 2026
Great guide. Great tour.
Ted was an excellent tour guide. He spent most of his life in Tokyo and not only knows the city but also teaches about Japanese history and culture. He ties together old and recent history in a way that keeps pace with the tour and holds your interest the entire time. He also provides maps and information specifically intended to help you navigate the rest of your stay in Tokyo This is a great way to spend your first day in Japan.
Collin_a, Oct 2026
The tour was excellent...
The tour was excellent our guide Mie picked us up at our hotel and we went from there. She was very well versed in every sight we went to. She was also very nice and helpful with getting us around and finding good place to eat lunch. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the main sights of Kyoto.
Joyce_S, Oct 2026
Wonderful Kanazawa Half Day
Very worthwhile way to get a comprehensive. educational overview of Kanazawa in a short amount of time and tailored to your personal needs/interests. Our guide, Sho, was very responsive immediately after booking (prior to actual activity) to ascertain our goals and create an itinerary that worked for us. He was well-organized, on time, courteous and very prepared with educational information. Our half-day, private guided tour of Kanazawa was one of the best prearranged activities we scheduled for our second trip 10 day trip to Japan. Our highest recommendation is given to this tour and to the tour guide. Kanazawa is such a fantastic city to visit; it's definitely worth it to have a local, experienced professional showing you the highlights.
Julia_S, Oct 2026
Local Tour with Junko
Our guide Junko did a wonderful job. She explained about the differences between the temples and shrines and the sacredness of each. Junko was very knowledgeable about all of the particulars involved with the local history. We truly enjoyed the day with her and how she assisted in customizing our tour for our needs.
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