Book your own English speaking tour guide in Japan

Whatever your passion, there’s a English speaking tour guide who’s perfect for you. Our private tour guides in Japan can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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77 Private guides

Gulay
The Whimsical Historian
I speak: English • Türkçe
(144 reviews)
Nabeel
Your Adventure Guide: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences in Hiroshima:)
I speak: English • 日本語
(43 reviews)
Ali
The Cultural Anthropologist
I speak: English • हिन्दी • 日本語
(30 reviews)
Guia
Hostest with the mostest!
I speak: English • 日本語
(72 reviews)
Awais
Awais
I speak: English • हिन्दी • 日本語
(55 reviews)
Kader
Yokohama style
I speak: العربية • English • Français • 日本語
(3 reviews)
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Princess
A trusted local
I speak: English
(3 reviews)
Sebastian
The Car Guru
I speak: English • Español
(34 reviews)
Hiromi
Local Gourmet Assistant
I speak: English • 日本語
(87 reviews)
Ahmed
the expert foreign local
I speak: العربية • English
(21 reviews)
Lola in Okinawa
Your friendly local tour guide is here to assist you!
I speak: English • Italiano • 日本語
(16 reviews)
Monse
The Ramen & Coffee hunter
I speak: English • Español
(42 reviews)
William
Formula 3Racer and Host
I speak: English • 日本語
(4 reviews)
Simone
Your Friendly Storyteller
I speak: English • Italiano • 日本語
(30 reviews)
CHI HO
Professional Photographer
I speak: English • 中文
(22 reviews)
Sheilina
Your Best Buddy in Yokohama
I speak: English • 日本語 • 中文
(51 reviews)
Yoji
A Travel-Loving Samurai
I speak: English • 日本語
(63 reviews)
MD ABU BAKOR
Abu/Maruf
I speak: English
(21 reviews)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Japan like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

Check these unique experiences in Japan

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    Simone & 8 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Kyoto: Street Food

    4.9
    126 reviews
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    Eiji & 8 other locals

    City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto

    4.9
    129 reviews
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    Maha & 9 other locals

    Full Coverage Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    1023 reviews
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    Eiji & Sebastian

    The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike Tour

    4.9
    271 reviews
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    Maha & 10 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

    4.9
    256 reviews
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    Ahmed & 4 other locals

    Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas and Traditions Tour

    4.9
    728 reviews
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    Tiro & 5 other locals

    City Explorer: Nara Day Trip

    4.9
    835 reviews
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    Gulay & 11 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of the Shibuya district

    4.9
    151 reviews
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    Julisiana & 7 other locals

    The History of Tokyo: Sensoji Temple & Asakusa District Tour

    4.9
    454 reviews
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    Simone & Pere Ignasi

    The 10 Tastings of Kobe: Street Food

    5.0
    49 reviews
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10 tips from our local guides in Japan

Curated byKader, Yoji and 75 other locals

Check these awesome tips by our amazing locals. Our local travelling community is more than willing to share some tips and show you their version of their beloved city.

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Helene
About local Guia
11 September 2025
Kyoto guide

Fantastic guide showing gems and places with history and personal details. We enjoyed the tour and company with Guia!

Wes
About local Gulay
8 September 2025
Tokyo kickstart with Gulay

Gulay had an infectious vibrancy from start to finish! She brought great enthusiasm, had interesting historical accounts, showed us hidden spots we would not have otherwise found, suggested some great eating places. An excellent intro to Tokyo!

John
About local Hiromi
3 September 2025
Amazing Experience

We really enjoyed our street food tour with Hiromi! She took us to some great places with great food and drink! We really enjoyed our conversations and learning about the various food we got to try. Thank you so much for a wonderfully memorable experience!

Guides in Japan