Exclusive private and small group tours in Japan

Let's discover and explore the secrets of Japan
together

Professional tour guide Andrew is an expert  Japanese culture, economy, politics etc. Andrew has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.

Contact me and let's find the most appropriate travel programme which will be tailored only for you

Recommended tourist destinations

Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited tourist destinations in Japan. But the Land of the Rising Sun has much more to offer than urban concrete jungles or thousands of temples. Japan is also home to traditional villages, untouched nature. Anyone from the chef to the CEO of the biggest company, from the retiree to the student, travellers with the most varied hobbies and leisure pursuits will find something to their heart’s.

What to see in Tokyo

First to Japan I came back in 2003. I joke that I have been living in Japan practically since the last century. In this article, I will give you an overview of the main tourist attractions to visit in the Tokyo megapolis. The tips are intended to take into account a 2-day itinerary.

What to see in Kyoto

Kyoto. Capital of capitals.The cradle of culture.City of a thousand temples. City of emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. The alpha and omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you have travelled in Japan and have not visited Kyoto, you have not been to the real Japan. In this article, I will look at the main tourist attractions to visit in Kyoto, the heart of Japan. The tips are designed to fit into a 2-day itinerary.

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Why travel together with a private guide?

01.

Long-standing experience

I have lived in Japan since almost the last century. Not only have I lived there, but I've also studied, worked for a huge corporation, and visited over a hundred schools in Tokyo. So my experience about Japan is multidimensional. Travelling with a guide who follows the news of the country day by day, who is interested in different areas, gives a whole new quality to the trip.

02.

Personalised travel plans

I have been to almost 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures. From Hokkaido in the north to the tropics in Okinawa I've travelled for both business and personal reasons. I've visited all the tourist hotspots and more in person.

03.

Possibility to travel by car

Tourist travel in Japan is usually limited to wherever fast trains (shinkanse) can take you. However, if you want to see a truly authentic Japan, travelling by car opens up other possibilities. I drive a Nissan Serena, so I can organise exclusive offers for four travellers.

04.

Reasonable pricing

Working as a tour guide was not and is not my main job, so I can offer excellent value for money based on my compentence. I just enjoy interacting with different people and sharing my knowledge.

Tips for first-time travellers to Japan

Japan trip descriptions. Places to visit in Japan.

Having lived in Japan for more than twenty years, I have explored the country through and through. I share with you my travel accounts. I hope you find some of the information useful if you decide to explore this beautiful country.

The restaurant has been featured more than 8 times on Japanese TV. It is home to a wide range of people, from local pensioners and ordinary workers to ambassadors and company presidents.

WARNING. This is NOT a luxurious, rather dirty in our perception, but a real unique traditional izakaya. It is NOT a spacious place, the restaurant can only seat 12 people, so I will only accept 3-4 people on this unique experience. This is NOT a place where we can secure seats at the bar where the chef prepares the dishes. Due to the size of the group, we may be asked to sit on the tatami with our legs curled up or simply with our legs stretched out. For us foreigners, this is not very comfortable, but through suffering to the stars. This is NOT a place for those who are expecting a wonderful well-done roast beef, a vegetarian menu, but rather for those who can enjoy a green whale, who can eat a very tasty and healthy turtle soup with a turtle’s leg, who can enjoy drinking a special cocktail made of turtle’s blood and wine.


However, this place is a real DELICATES and a very RARE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FOOD. This place has a real local Japanese ATMOSPHERE, so you won’t meet other foreigners here. This place is a LOVE for customers, where customers are family members.


Your guide will be Andrew, who has lived in Japan for over 20 years and is fluent in English, Japanese and other languages. I will explain about each dish, its history and help you to communicate with the locals.

Pre-booking is required at least 3 days in advance.

What we offer:
A very unique experience with fugu, whale, turtle dishes and all inclusive drinks.
Pick-up and drop-off from the train station
All drinks are included in the 2 hour meal menu.
Explanation of each dish on the menu.”

Menu
Poisonous fish (fugu) tempura
Poisonous fish (gugu) sashimi
Whale sashimi
Tuna sashimi
Turtle suppon sashimi
Rice dishes
Udon noodles with suppon turtle soup
And much more
Some dishes may be subject to change due to availability.

Drinks:
Fugu sake (dried fugu and sake)
Turtle (Suppon) blood with wine or sake
Beer on tap
Other alcoholic beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages”

Tour Price
For 2 people – 220 EUR

For 3 people – 280 EUR

For 4 people – 320 EUR

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