📅Booking
Until the end of August, I will be offering a shorter 2 or 2.5 hour version of each tour at a reduced rate (Specific price will be included in my reply).
Due to the extreme heat and humidity of the Japanese summer, it is often challenging to do a tour of a longer length.
Availability (Last Updated: July 1)
Busy means I already have a tour or other plan scheduled.
Too Early indicates I am still adjusting my schedule.
If nothing is written on the date, it basically means I am available.
At the moment, I am accepting reservations until the end of 2026. The calendar for spring 2027 will open around October.
✅1) Please check my availability on the calendar and then fill in the details of the below form. This helps me understand your needs a little better.
If you would like a customized experience that does not fit into one of my curated content, you can tick on "Other" and request the type of tour you want.
✅2) I will reply with some additional details about the tour and also include a payment link, a page on the PayPal platform.
✅3) Once the payment is received, the reservation will be officially complete. We can continue to communicate in e-mail.
❕ My reply will be from a Gmail address. It sometimes get sent to the spam folder so please check it if you don't see a reply after a day or two. The platform I use for receiving payment is PayPal.
Pricing: My half day tour of the main highlights (4 Hours) is 32,000 JPY.
My tour of various themes (3.5 Hours) will be 28,000 JPY. For a customized experience, I will specify in my reply.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation at least 7 days before tour - Full refund
Cancellation 7 days - 48 hours before the tour - 50% refund
Any cancellations within 48 hours of tour start or a "no-show" at the agreed time/location- No refunds will be given.
More T&C's HERE.
FAQ
Q: What type of tours do you do?
A: My tours are in the central Tokyo area, private tours for a small group (max 4 people) and use public transport.
There will be walking involved and I feel it is the best way to explore this city. I don't offer tours with use of a private car.
Q: Are you a licensed guide?
A: Yes, I obtained the national guide certificate in 2012 (A license is no longer mandatory in Japan).
Q: What is your level of English proficiency?
A: I consider myself fluent in English as I spent 5+ years in the United States during my childhood and also worked for a multinational company early in my career where English was the main language in the office.
Q: What is the payment method?
A: I will send an invoice through the PayPal platform.
Q: Do you accept cash payment on the day of the tour?
A: No, I will require a payment in advance.
Q: Is tipping necessary?
A: Japan is a non-tipping society. Please, let's keep it that way.
Q: What is the cancellation policy? What happens if my flight gets cancelled on short notice?
A: Please refer to this page for the details. There are certain exceptions offered to the traveler for any unforeseeable events.
Q: Do you accept a last minute booking?
A: The reservation will need to be completed at least two days before the tour date. (Example: Tour on Friday - the booking needs to be completed by 23:59/Wednesday)
Q: We don't actually need a tour, but want someone to book (Ghibli/sumo/baseball etc..) tickets on our behalf. Is it possible?
A: I am unable to provide such a service though I do realize that a Japanese address/phone number is often needed to book tickets from abroad. I suggest checking with the hotel concierge/Airbnb host if they can offer any assistance.