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Japan Local Experience

Meet Our Team

Five guides who call Tokyo home, united by one mission: to share the city we love with travelers from around the world. Every tour is designed and led by our own local guides.

Yoshi

Tour guide, CEO

Yoshi

Tokyo is my favorite city — it's beautiful, but sometimes congested and incredibly unique. However, I understand that discovering Tokyo as a local might be challenging. I've been living in this town for over 18 years, originally from Osaka, and I'm thrilled to show you around our local spots to visit. I can't wait to explore Tokyo with you!

Tomoko

Tour guide

Tomoko

I fell in love with Tokyo over 10 years ago and moved to this fascinating city from my native Hyogo Prefecture. Tokyo is a place where old and new, east and west, chaos and order mingle. I'm here to help all of our guests discover the city and experience "your" Japan. Looking forward to welcoming guests from all over the world!

Midori

Tour guide

Midori

I was born and grew up in Tokyo. I've also had the opportunity to live in Alaska and London in my early years. My hobbies also include skiing and golfing. Tokyo is an amazing city where tradition and modernity coexist! There is so much to offer and I am really looking forward to meeting and introducing you to this exciting city of Tokyo.

Arisa

Tour guide

Arisa

Welcome to Japan! I've traveled to 25 countries so far. My favorite movie is "The Sound Of Music". After watching this movie when I was a child, I had decided to see the beautiful world! I'm very interested in other cultures, so please tell me about your country. We have 47 prefectures, each of which has its own wonderful thing. Hope you enjoy staying in this beautiful country!

Atsushi

Tour guide

Atsushi

I'm from Tokyo and became passionate about sharing Japanese culture while studying abroad. My experience as a language exchange partner inspired me to offer local experiences to global visitors. With Tokyo's tourism booming since the 2020 Olympics, I'm excited to help you explore the city's unique culture and create unforgettable memories.

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“ We had an absolute blast on this food and drinks tour. I’d highly recommend it. Everything we ate was fantastic, great quality, and in places we likely wouldn’t have gone to ourselves. Yoshi makes sure the group has a fantastic time with lots of laughs along the way. Come hungry and ready for lots of drinks. Definitely was our Tokyo highlight!

Joanie

September 2026

Airbnb

“ How can Yoshi have so many 5 star reviews??? Now I know. This was an excellent trip through Shinjuku and we learned a lot about the food and culture in an area we couldn’t have possibly worked out for ourselves. Yoshi has great insight, humor and sings karaoke. What’s not to like? There is good food, drinking, and laughs. If that sounds like fun to you, you will enjoy this night out.

Tom

September 2026

Airbnb

“ Must do in Tokyo!!!! We did it our last night in Tokyo and my only regret is not doing it earlier in the trip. Yoshi taught us so many things that I wish we knew earlier in the trip from dining etiquette, tips & tricks, recommendations and more. 10/10 excellent experiences and recommending it to all of our friends traveling to Japan!!! :)

Emily

October 2026

Airbnb

“ We’re a family of four and we booked Midori as our tour guide to explore the Meiji Shrine. Not only did she know the area well, but she was also super entertaining for my kids and I. She shared unique stories that I don’t think we will get anywhere else and that made the trip more interactive. She also didn’t rush at all and we ended perfectly on time without missing a single point of interest.

Vivian

August 2026

Airbnb

“ We had such a special morning with Midori! She was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and welcoming. She explained everything about the area very well, guided us throughout the experience, and shared great local tips along the way. It was a lovely way to experience Tokyo from a more local perspective. Thank you, Midori, for making our morning so memorable!

Júlia

August 2026

Airbnb

“ We had an amazing walking tour in Shinjuku with Midori! She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history, culture, and local insight throughout the experience. What made the tour really special was that we visited unique spots we definitely never would have found on our own. It felt much more personal and authentic than a typical tourist tour. Midori was friendly, engaging, and happy to answer all our questions. Highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to explore a deeper side of Shinjuku!

Epp

May 2026

Airbnb

“ I really loved this tour with Tomo! It’s such a tranquil part of Tokyo and really nice way to spend the morning. I had visited other shrines and temples before but without a guide. It was so nice having a guide for this and learn more about the culture, religion, history etc. Thanks for a great tour!!

Erica

April 2026

Airbnb

“ Arisa was one of our favorite tour guides of the trip. (And we have had lot of guides) She was knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot and used that knowledge for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend this experience especially at the beginning of your trip.

Rachel

September 2025

Airbnb

“ Thank you for guiding us around Meiji Shrine. Before the tour started, I felt a bit disappointed about the rain, but thanks to Atsushi’s warm hospitality and wealth of knowledge, I was able to enjoy a wonderful walk. He answered guests’ questions immediately and politely, and even provided extra information beyond what was asked. He is truly an excellent and impressive guide.

Amy

August 2025

Airbnb

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