Tokyo Highlight Private Half-day Tour by a chartered van

Makiko N. was an amazing tour guide. She was in touch with us 6 months before our tour, helped us decide what to see, and guided us through the planning process. We made adjustments to see the places we wanted to visit. She provided honest, meaningful feedback on what to prioritize. On the day(s) of the tour, we met at our hotel in Tokyo and had a dedicated driver who helped us get around with ease. Makiko's perfect planning and having a driver allowed us to be efficient and therefore see more sites. Having a private driver was especially nice in the rain or the heat, and let us keep personal belongings in the car, so we did not need to carry bags all day. We also had a great lunch together that catered to gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan diets. After spending two days with Makiko, we really felt like we knew her for a long time. We had important conversations about the history of the places we visited in Tokyo (including the ramifications of WWII) and more light-hearted conversations about plants and Japanese culture. Makiko took us to a wide variety of sites, including gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens, shopping areas such as Taito-Yanaka (Yanesen) and Tsukiji Market, landmarks such as Tokyo Skytree, The Imperial Palace, and Asakusa, and temples and shrines such as Senso-ji Temple, Nezu Shrine, and Meiji Jingu Shrine. We saw so many things. Makiko also took some great family pictures that we will cherish forever. Makiko was informative and kept us punctual and on target (we saw a lot in 1.5 days), and did so at our pace. She was great with teenagers and adults. Book a tour with Makiko!

Our group of four had a lovely excursion with Makiko. Not only was she extremely informative but also very pleasant and caring. She went above and beyond her responsibilities as a guide making numerous phone calls in planning our tour. She had an excellent command of the English language and we enjoyed just talking to her. If you have the opportunity to have her as a guide, we all would recommend her in a heartbeat! Artie Tepper. 4/10/26

Highly recommend booking your next tour with Makiko! This was our first trip to Japan and our first day in Tokyo. Makiko did an amazing job setting up the tour, walking us around, showing us beautiful Tokyo. My mother had ended up hurting her ankle before we arrived. Makiko was very mindful of this and maybe changes as needed. When my mom asked to find a shop that sold unique local art, Makiko delivered and took us to the most amazing store. Communication before the trip was very thorough. She helped direct me what neighborhood to book a hotel in. Before she left us at the end of the tour, she gave us some pointers of what we could do on our free day and told us to contact her if we had any questions, which I thought was very kind.

Our second day was just as good as the last! Makiko, took the time to explain everything. It was her pleasure for us to see Japan through her eyes. I would highly recommend her to all my friends who are going to Japan.

Our guide, Makiko, could not have been better. She arrived on time and made sure we were welcome from the first day. She was knowledgeable and her disposition couldn’t have been nicer. Hy and Heddy

We had a wonderful day with Makiko. Our little group included seasoned Japan travelers and newbies. The sites she selected were enjoyed by all, and included thoughtful new gems for those already acquainted with Tokyo. It was a great day!