My private tour w/ Muneko was nothing short of amazing! It was just her and I wandering through the alleys of Shibuya, visiting really cool Izakayas. I was able to try so much good Japanese food at 3 different establishments I would not have even known existed. It was nice having Muneko help me experience what it feels like to be a local in Japan. She was fun, vibrant and even helped this rookie finish his sake when he had a bit too much to drink lol. If you want a genuine Japanese food experience, book this tour! You won’t be disappointed:)

Shunsuke (our guide) was amazing, he really made the whole experience fun and interesting. Over a couple of hours we learned so much about Sumo, and really enjoyed being there to watch the competition. The dinner afterwards was fine and well organised, consisting of some sashimi and a small hotpot. The sumo went from 2-6pm and the dinner was afterwards (this wasn't clear from the booking but worked out well). We would highly recommend this unique experience to anyone visiting Tokyo.

Miyako did an amazing job! I knew nothing about Sumo wrestling going in and I walked out feeling like an expert. Miyako did a good job explaining all the rules and traditions of Sumo. You could she was very passionate about it and enjoyed it outside of this tour! Would absolutely recommend!

We had so much fun! Miyako was our tour guide and it was very clear she, herself loves the sport of sumo and she was excited to share it with us. We had a great view of the ring and Miyako diligently explained the both the history of sumo and also the current events. She knew all about the competitors and their careers. I can't recommend this enough!

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Tokyo. We didnt know what to expect and we knew little about the art of sumo. Our guide collected us at the meeting point and brought us to our seats, and using earphone sets explained the proceedings throughout the four hours of sumo matches. The stadium is enormous and by the time the professional wrestlers started their sessions, the place was packed, including rows of schoolchildren, and the atmosphere was electric. Something that really needs to be experienced as no amount of photos does this justice. We booked the meal too but when we were leaving the station it was pouring with rain so we decided not to join so I can't comment about that part. Overall this was really great fun for all our family.

This tour is amazing, I had the chance to be guided by Itawa-san, who is really funny and guided me around to try foods that I had never seen before

This is my first time visiting Japan with my family, and I chose Japan Awaits. Their amazing team always promptly responds to my questions and customizes the tour based on my interests. Miko-san is a knowledgeable guide, and I believe that we would never have known and understood the city as well without her.

We had so much fun watching the Sumo tournament with our guide Seizo. Thank you for all your knowledge and explanations.

Our tour guide Toru was amazing. The Snow Monkey Park is worth travelling to. To have lunch at a local soba noodle house and then on to the Obuse museum was something we would not have done on our own. Would recommend this tour if you love Japanese art or switch up the second half of the tour but the Snow Monkey Park is a must do. Japan Awaits we’re great at keeping us informed along the way and instructions, tickets etc we’re very easy to follow.

We had the BEST time with Norika Masuda-san. She was so friendly, patient and super accomodating to our questions and interests. We shared a really nice giggle over our favourite anime! She took so many photos of us and she was truly amazing, I can’t recommend her enough! The restaurant was delicious and the food sample making was super fun and efficient, my husband and I had many laughs. Thank you!!!

My recent experience with Japan Awaits was nothing short of exceptional! My wife and I booked a multi-day tour around Tokyo, they exceeded all expectations. Jenna, our tour coordinator, was an absolute star. She was on top of every detail, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for all of us. Her prompt responses to our questions and her attention to every little detail truly made a difference in the planning process. Our tour guide, Hitsomi, was simply fantastic. Her knowledge of Japan's culture, history, and hidden gems was remarkable. She had a way of making every historical site, cultural experience, and local cuisine come to life. Her passion for sharing her country's beauty and heritage was infectious, and she made every moment on the tour unforgettable. Thanks to Japan Awaits, I gained a deep appreciation for Japan's rich culture and history. I can't recommend them enough for anyone looking to explore this incredible country. Jenna and Hitsomi, thank you for an unforgettable journey!

Noriko was lovely and took us to some really interesting places we would never have found on our own. Good fun evening.

Enjoyable afternoon getting to know about the tradition of sumo and watch a competition. Guide Miyako was knowledgeable about sumo and answered all questions

Our tour guide was fantastic and full of Sumo knowledge that we would not have known had it not been for him. The event was fun, and we have a blast watching these mountain of men’s compete against one another.

Had a great time seeing sumo wrestling on this tour. Toshi was a wonderful guide as he is genuinely interested in the sport and provided insight and context that was very valuable to the experience.