Takeshi and his team

5.0
5 reviews
Professional travel planners and guides that share their passion for Japan through a range of nature, history, culture, and food-led experiences. If you’re an adventurous traveler seeking unique cultural experiences, it doesn’t get much better than this. This team of knowledgeable guides has a wealth of experience in providing engaging, reliable, and interesting tours to curious travelers. They pride themselves on offering curated, hand-picked itineraries that stray off the beaten tourism path.
Member since Aug 22, 2023
Reviews
Bill
December 12, 2024

Our host, Toshi, did an excellent job touring us around Kamakura. She takes her time to explain the shrines, temples and local sites. She provides insight into the culture and history that you wo...read more

Dear Bill, Thank you for leaving a lovely review! It is our pleasure to know that you were satisfied with our Kamakura tour with a great guide like Toshi and that you could appreciate all of the a...Read more

Takeshi and his teamDecember 17, 2024
Doran
August 09, 2024

We had an incredible tour of Osaka with Yuichi as our guide. He took us to see the magnificent Osaka Castle, the lively Kuromon Market, and the exciting Pokémon Centre. Yuichi was knowledgeable and...read more

Margarita Talisman
June 15, 2024

It was a great experience. Ayako is a gracious and knowledgeable guide and went out of her way to accommodate all our needs and requests. Thank you, Ayako!!

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Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka’s Best: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Local Food, & More

Explore Osaka from top to bottom on this one-day tour with a local guide! Visit Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, stop for lunch (okonomiyaki, ramen, or kushikatsu), shop at Shinsaibashi, & then end at the Osaka Museum of Housing & Living.

from ¥20,000 per guest - 7 hours
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Food Tours
KANAGAWA

Kamakura Half-Day Tour w/ Lunch (Halal & Vegan Options)

Seaside views of Mt Fuji meet the quaint charm of a former Japanese capital in Kamakura, only an hour by train from Tokyo. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s historical landmarks, and wind down with a local lunch catered to your dietary needs.

from ¥15,000 per guest - 5 hours
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Private Experience
Tastings
HOKKAIDO

Discover Otaru: Town Tour, Seafood, Sake, & More (Hokkaido)

Meander through Otaru, an age-old trading town in Hokkaido. Explore Otaru Canal, meander through Sakaimachi Street's quaint alleys, discover the Triangular Market (seafood & produce), enjoy a fresh seafood bowl, & take part in a sake tasting.

from ¥11,500 per guest - 3.5 hours
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Food Tours
HYOGO

1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour w/ Sake Tasting & Kobe Beef

Spend the day exploring the best of Kobe on this walking tour! Glide up a ropeway, visit a herb garden, explore a carpentry museum, enjoy a Kobe beef lunch, slow down at a shrine, & then sample sake at a distillery.

from ¥25,000 per guest - 7 hours