Wonderful day tour with tour guide, Andy M! We also had a private driver. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and took us to all our wish list sites. We wanted to add on the Arashiyama Monkey Park and we were able to change our schedule around a little bit. At the end of our tour, we wanted to shop in a nearby area and Andy was able to have us dropped off there. Even tho our tour was over, Andy was going to show us around the shopping area but we said it was ok and he could go home. Thanx, Andy! We had a great time. 2 adults and 2 kids (17/21)

12/29/24. Amazing tour of Nara with Junichi! He was a wonderful guide. We had just arrived in Japan on 12/27 and Junichi gave us specific train schedule from our hotel to meet him at the Nara station. We stayed connected with WhatsApp. We had a wish list and he gave us a detailed itinerary. We were able to switch up a couple things because we wanted to spend more time feeding and bowing with the deer. lol. He was fluent in English and very knowledgeable about all the sites. At the end of our trip, we wanted to go shop in a nearby area and he gave us recommendations for different shops to go to. I would totally recommend Junichi as a guide! I realize you can just walk around the area on your own but having all the history told to you as you walk by is amazing! Thanks, Junichi! ❤️. Family of 4 with 2 adults, 17 and 21 year old boys.

We were so lucky to have had Kaeko as our guide for our day in Osaka. She met us at our hotel in Kyoto with a smile and went by train with us to Osaka for the day. Could not have hoped for anyone better to show us the sites! Highly recommend Kaeko

We had an amazing day. Our guide was an experienced traveler and local guide. Couldn’t have gotten any more in one day. The museum and Peace Park are a lot to take in.

It was our first time in Tokyo and Kris designed a personalized 3 day program just for us. We saw the essence of the city and benefited from his learned and historical narrative. He also was very generous in sharing the culinary, cultural and religious practices of Japan. We highly recommend that when you book ask specifically for Kris.

Hiro San was very informative and efficient in how we got around Kyoto. In addition to the great sites of Kyoto he brought us to all the places for shopping (utensils, tea and spices). Great day out

We were a family of 5 from Austin,Tx and wanted to learn about the all the modes of transportation in and around Kyoto. We took a 8 hour tour on our first day in Kyoto. I selected 4 sites(as recommended for this duration). A 5th site was suggested, but we felt rushed in the beginning so I chose to remove the extra site. It is important to communicate with your guide along the way, if you want to slow down or do a little shopping at the site you need to ask. While we did learn a little about the train system, we were discouraged about using the busses. We had to take the initiative to ask our guide questions about getting around, he actually made us worry for a while as to wether or not we could do this on our own.

Fumiko is a very warm and sweet lady. She has reached out right after the booking confirmation, and worked patiently with me on the itinerary. During the tour, she was very accommodating and sensitive to the kids’ needs ( 2 teenagers and an 8 year old). She even gave the them candies at the end of our tour, which they really appreciated. We enjoyed her company, and the kids loved her!

I highly recommend Yama and the Japan Guide Agency for private tours of Kobe and Osaka. He tailored the tours based on my interests and did an excellent providing options and finalizing an itinerary well in advance of our meeting. Kobe is an easy train ride from Osaka and there is so much to see. There is no substitute for having a local show you around their hometown. My tours were informative, enjoyable, and exactly the experience I was looking for when I booked a local guide. Yama does an excellent job taking pictures and providing recommendations for restaurants and activities. He is also a genuinely nice guy. The Japan Guide Agency reservation process was efficient, and I received a confirmation within a few minutes of booking. A true 5 star experience.

We could get a taste of Kanazawa and its beauties with our guide, Shoten, who showed us and explained Japanese culture. He organized a fantastic lunch where we discovered Yuba! Without a doubt, the experience with the guide enriched our trip! Thanks Shoten. Adriana and family

Taka was such a great host, he made the whole experience. From the friendly conversation, to knowledge about the island and Japan, to guiding the tour and adapting efficiently through the day. Taka was kind, humble, knowledgeable and easy to get a long with. The sights and the island were unbelievable as well, worth the effort. New years made it an extra challenge but was really glad to see the hussle and bussle of the island during the holidays. Taka was also great to stop and take some photos for us in the right spots. All around amazing tour led by a great host

It was the best decision ever to go on the tour with Yuko. We were very lucky to have her as our guide and Hiroshima host! We thoroughly enjoyed the day and will be forever grateful for the opportunity to learn of Hiroshima from such a local and passionate person! Yuko is attentive, professional and friendly. Also she gave us tips and recommendations for the reminder of our trip. We recommend this experience with Yuko 1000%

Off the Beaten Path meant a short walk through a north Tokyo residential area with some small temples; not very impressive or interesting. Kei’s English is as mediocre as his guiding skills (certainly not the level one would expect from an individual who studied at a Master’s level in Oxford?). He offered very little regarding art, architecture, history, food and culture. We hate to give anyone a poor review but we feel that we were taken advantage of and we want to warn other visitors to Tokyo.

My tour guide Andy Murao was incredible. I gave him some basic ideas of what I was interested in and he made an amazing itinerary for our day. He even included some time for a delicious Japanese meal in between sites. He was extremely knowledgeable on anything I asked him about and was very fun to spend the day with. Five stars!

We highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Yuko is a proud local with a deep knowledge of Hiroshima's history and as a former English teacher, a great command of conversational English. An informative and very moving 4 hour experience.