Who are the best local tour operators in Japan?
MyProGuide runs tours across Japan with licensed local guides; choose a tour by city, or ask our Japan team to plan a private trip. Pick a city below.
Tokyo
Senso-ji and Asakusa, the Imperial Palace gardens, Shinjuku's Golden Gai, sumo shows and day trips to Mt Fuji.
Kyoto
The torii gates of Fushimi Inari, Fushimi's sake breweries, the Gion geisha district and goshuin temple stamps.
Nagoya
Inuyama Castle, the Toyota Commemorative Museum, Noritake Garden and day trips to Takayama and Shirakawa-go.
FAQ
What licence do guides in Japan hold?
Every guide listed on MyProGuide Japan holds Japan's national guide-interpreter qualification (全国通訳案内士), which our team has checked before listing.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. Each tour page shows whether it runs private, join-in or both.
Can I choose my own guide?
Yes. Guide profiles on guide.myproguide.com show each guide's languages and specialties, and you can book from there.
Which languages do the guides speak?
English and Chinese, depending on the tour; each tour page lists its languages.
Where do tours start?
Tours start at a meeting point shown on each tour page.
Can I cancel?
Most tours can be cancelled free of charge up to a set time before the start. The exact rule is shown on each tour page.
Can I get a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us where and when on the customize page, and our Japan team plans the trip and matches you with a licensed guide.
Book directly with our Japan team