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"We asked Gerald to explore a few of the less “touristy” areas of Tokyo. He took us to beautiful local spots and gave us a great insight into living in Tokyo. We highly recommend Gerald - friendly knowledgeable and a lovely guide! "

"We had a great time on our tour with Ai. She took us through Shibuya, Harijuku, and Shinjuku and we took our time seeing shrines as well as the major attractions. It was a great time enjoying the areas and learning about Japanese culture. I highly recommend taking a tour with Ai. "

"Our family of 3 was guided by Kennedy. Although we were quite jet-lagged, Kennedy did a wonderful job of pacing us. She is kind, very knowledgable, and easy to communicate with. "

"Sena was really good at guiding my family through the different foods and places we visited. She also recommended some restaurants for after the tour. It was a very nice experience overall!!! "

"Gulay is a fantastic guide and a lovely, warm, thoughtful person ❣️ She is extremely flexible and really tailors the tours to your preferences and constraints. She pointed out so many typical, quirky details that would easily go unnoticed, and also gave us many insights into Japanese history, culture and traditions. On the practical side, Gulay helped us understand the subway system on our first day, and thanks to her explanations, we never got lost afterwards ! 😅 She also recommended one of her favorite restaurants in Shibuya, that became our favorite too ! 😋 All in all, we had the best time with Gulay - it was like discovering the city with a trusted friend who really wanted us to make the most of our time. She helped us find exactly what we were looking for, even though our requests were extremely varied (Pokémon cards, a cat café, the most traditional streets in Tokyo, a specific grave in a cemetery…). 😂 She is an extremely dedicated guide and a really fun person to spend time with ! 🤩 The only downside is that we were very sad to say goodbye, but we hope to see her again on our next visit. 💖"

"We enjoyed our time with Sena. She showed us how to get around, what to look for, and we elaked through some hidden gem areas that we would never have found ourselves. The shrine was very beautiful and she shared the customs and we made our wishes. She's a foodie and has many great suggestions. We stopped for some Macha. Thanks Sena!"

"Sheilina was a wonderful tour guide in Asakusa. She struck the perfect balance between covering all the key historical highlights and leading us through charming side streets we never would have discovered on our own. Along the way, we sampled some of the best street food and even found unique artwork pieces to bring home. It was such a special, well-rounded experience—highly recommend!"

"Gerald has all the qualities you would hope for in a guide. He’s very friendly and fun to hang out with, extremely flexible, and has a great deal of knowledge to share regarding local customs and way of life. He also has many tips about food, both in restaurants and department stores. 😋 One of the things that really stood out was that we arrived about an hour late for our tour 🫣 and Gerald stayed with us for an extra hour - far beyond the call of duty ! As it was too late to make the most of the neighborhood we were supposed to visit, he suggested another experience entirely - a magnificent light show - that we absolutely loved ! Gerald also got along so well with my ten year old son, and listened so patiently to all his stories, that my son wanted to spend more time with him and book another tour ! 🤗 Altogether, I recommend Gerald one hundred percent ! 👌"

"A delightful walk and talk around Tokyo. Sites are scattered throughout the city. Learning about the culture was a prime highlight to a better understanding of Japanese customs, traditions, and history. The conversations with Gerald were wonderful. "

"We had such a wonderful time exploring Tokyo with our guide! She made the entire experience feel personal, insightful, and genuinely special. We started in Shibuya, where we got to see the famous Shibuya Crossing up close — such an iconic moment! From there, she took us through Memory Lane, which had such a unique atmosphere and gave us a glimpse into a different side of the city. One of the highlights was visiting Meiji Shrine. She thoughtfully showed us how to respectfully enter and behave at a shrine, which made the experience much more meaningful. We loved seeing all the charms and people’s wishes — it was peaceful and fascinating at the same time. She also went the extra mile to help us track down some of the last remaining cherry blossoms, which felt really special since we were just at the tail end of the season. To top it all off, she recommended an amazing teppanyaki restaurant for dinner — it ended up being one of the best meals of our trip! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and engaging guide in Tokyo. She truly made our visit unforgettable!"