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Adam_J, Jun 2026
Wonderful Tour with Yuki
An unforgettable day in Tokyo! Yuki was the ultimate guide for our group of seven, keeping three teenagers fully engaged the entire time. He walked us thru the history of Asakusa, to see Capybaras and other animals, and also into Akihabara for an incredible afternoon of anime shopping and a fun maid show experience. Yuki took all the stress out of navigating the city, tailored the day perfectly to our family's mix of interests, and was wonderful to be around. If you are traveling with a large family or teens, we highly recommend booking with Yuki!
Claudia_W, Jun 2026
recommend this tour to anyone
Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She shared so many interesting facts and stories that made the tour both informative and enjoyable. She was happy to answer questions and made everyone feel included throughout the experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun and memorable tour. Thank you for making our visit so special!
danielleweatherby, Jun 2026
Amazing tour with a special guide!
Our half-day tour with Maya was absolutely perfect, even despite the heavy rains from a typhoon. Maya is incredibly kind, warm, knowledgeable, and we all adored her. She was just as wonderful with my 75-year old mother as she was with my 9-year old and 14-year old daughters. She was flexible and really went out of her way to ensure we had not just a wonderful day and saw the highlights but that we had a wonderful stay in Kyoto. I can't recommend Maya highly enough - one of the best guides we've ever had!
Deborah_S, Jun 2026
Delightful Day at Kochi
We had an absolutely wonderful day exploring Kochi with Kimy as our guide. From start to finish, everything was perfectly planned and executed.
Our tour included visits to Kochi Castle, a delightful sake tasting, a delicious Japanese lunch, Chikurinji Temple, and the beautiful Makino Botanical Garden. Each stop offered something unique, and Kimy shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and traditions of the area.
What made the day truly special was Kimy’s exceptional care and attention, especially toward my elderly parents. She was patient, thoughtful, and attentive to their needs throughout the tour, ensuring they were comfortable and able to enjoy every part of the experience. Her kindness and professionalism gave us complete peace of mind.
Kochi is a beautiful destination, but Kimy made it unforgettable. Thanks to her, we enjoyed a perfect day filled with wonderful sights, delicious food and sake, and lasting memories. We highly recommend this tour and especially Kimy to anyone visiting Kochi.
Suzi_P, Jun 2026
This was great way to get...
This was great way to get an intro to the city on our first day in Tokyo. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. At the end of our day, she even took us to the train station to help us figure out how to buy tickets for the remainder of our destinations which was a huge help!
Paul_S, Jun 2026
Wonderful day in Tokyo
We had a 6 hour private tour of Tokyo with our guide Fummy, and we had the best day. Fummy tailored the itinerary to what we were most interested in seeing, and planned the whole day for us. We learned so much about Japanese history and culture from him in between our stops while riding the subway or train around Tokyo. Fummy was a cheerful and friendly guide to spend the day with and my son and I enjoyed our day with him immensely. It was a fantastic first day in Tokyo for us.
Marie_M, Jun 2026
Essential Osaka tour
Our tour guide was Marii and she was great. She’s upbeat, friendly, and engaging. She took us to hidden spots and told us interesting facts about Osaka and Japan. You can tell she loves the city. She gave us recommendations on where to dine and shop. This is a very informative and useful tour as it helped us get a lay of the land and make Osaka less overwhelming. Highly recommend!
Troy_L, Jun 2026
Day packed with adventures
Eiji was waiting for us with a sign as soon as we got off our cruise ship. He was full of educational information knowledge of the city, patient with our pace & laughed with us. He made sure we had a full day of site seeing while making sure we got back to our cruise ship port on time. If you're cruising & looking for tours, go with Viator instead of booking thru cruise ship. Much more personable tour with guide & you'll see more. We rode taxis, boat, trains & walked through so many sites in Hiroshima. Long but very enjoyable day.
Hema_R, Jun 2026
A Perfect Day in Kyoto
An unforgettable Kyoto experience. Every place we visited was absolutely breathtaking, and seeing the city through a local’s perspective made it even more special. My guide was incredibly kind and so easy to talk to — it genuinely felt like spending the day with a friend rather than someone I’d just met. We ended the tour with a fun little self‑care stop to pick up face masks and pain‑relief goodies, which was such a thoughtful touch. Overall, a beautiful, warm, and memorable day that I’d recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto.
patrick_s, Jun 2026
Kyoto highlights
This is an excellent tour. We took a private tour of Austin. He was punctual. He took us to various sites within the city. His explanations were thorough. His Pace was very good. We covered a lot of ground with many shrines and temples. We saw sites of historical and cultural significance. We had life at a local restaurant with Japanese comfort food. All of my family interacted well with him and he provided much information which is beneficial for the rest of the trip. I highly recommend this tour.
Caroline_R, Jun 2026
Amazing tour with amazing guide
Sherilyn was exceptional. She customized my tour to fit interests, trimming and dietary needs. She was so knowledgeable and generous my shared her deep appreciation of Japanese history and culture as we moved from site to site by metro and on foot. I would absolutely hire her again.
Blake_M, May 2026
Great tour with Hiro
Great personalized tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Hiro was communicative before the tour and was able to create a itinerary for the day that lined ul with my interests and desired pacing. Was very knowledgeable about the sites. Overall great experience
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