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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 led personally by a member of our team — never subcontracted.

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.

5.0★
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1,002 Google reviews · 10,000+ Airbnb guests · As of June 2026

What Guests Are Saying

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5.0★ on Google · 1,002 reviews · 4.97★ on Airbnb

Exceptional walking tour of the beautiful Meiji Shrine by hospitable host and guide Yoshi-San. Learnt a lot of traditional ways to behave and interact at Shinto shrines. Appreciated the historical pictures and context as well. Highly recommended for all!

Chandra Mohan

June 2026

Airbnb

Our guide was a gifted host who kindled and maintained a great party vibe that lasted all night. Pescatarian and vegetarian diets were very deliciously accommodated. Every stop was unique and memorable, granting us a helpful understanding of the breadth of options for izakaya (Japanese bar with hearty snacks) in Tokyo. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys good food, good drinks, and a very good time.

Natalie

May 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

Yoshi was an awesome guide! He knew so much about the areas we walked through. There was also an abundance of food and drink included in the tour price, which I was pleasantly surprised by. All in all, the tour was great value, a fun way to meet other travelers, and a good introduction to parts of Shinjuku that could’ve otherwise felt intimidating. Highly recommend!!

Olaide

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

Exploring Shinjuku with Midori was an unforgettable experience that truly felt like seeing the city through a local’s eyes. Midori was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, guiding us through iconic neighborhoods while sharing hidden gems, cultural insights, and personal stories that made each stop meaningful. If you’re looking for an authentic and engaging way to experience Shinjuku, this tour is an absolute must.

Deliris

April 2026

Airbnb

We had such a great time on this bar crawl! Honestly, one of the highlights of our trip. Yoshi made everything feel really easy and fun, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. He took us to spots we never would have found on our own, each with a totally different vibe, which made the whole night feel special and not repetitive at all. If you’re visiting and want a fun night without having to plan anything, this is 100% worth it.

Daicy

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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