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All Reviews for Private Tokyo Tours in Tokyo

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69 reviews

Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour from Yokohama Port with Customizable Itinerary

Great tour after getting off our cruise ship

Reviewed by: Travel enthusiasts

Had the best time on our tour. Our guide Ken was fabulous. He took us everywhere we wanted to go which included the Meiji Shrine, Sensoji Temple, and Shibuya crossing. When we departed our ship Ken was there to greet us. He and the driver were very professional. My only regret is that we didn't have more time before we had to go to the airport to catch our flight home.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your kind words.
It was a true pleasure guiding you. I'm grateful the rain cleared just in time after your long cruise, and I really enjoyed sharing the fresh morning air with you during our walk through
the forest at Meiji Shrine.
Also I'm happy the tour could match your wishes, even with limited time.
Wishing you all the best until we meet again, hopefully next time with Mt.Fuji in view.
Take care!

Warm regards
Ken

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Packages: 8-Hour Private Charter with Guide
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/06/09
Activity Date: 2025/06/04

【貸切ハイヤー】富士山・箱根・鎌倉10時間チャーターサービス 移動はすべて車で!手ぶらでラクラク観光<選べる車両/1~9名/東京発着 or 現地解散>

The driving was very courteous. とても丁寧な運転でした

Reviewed by: NP

Thank you for communicating in Chinese while in China (our member is Taiwanese) and for driving us for a long time to Mount Fuji and the Kawaguchi Lake area!

中国の方で中国語でコミュニケーションを取ることができて(こちらのメンバーは台湾人です)、富士山、河口湖周辺まで長時間の運転をしていただき、ありがとうございました!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for using our private rental service! If you need anything else, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to serving you again.

この度は弊社の貸切サービスをご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます!
また何かございましたらいつでもお申し付けください。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。

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Packages: 富士山・箱根・鎌倉貸切サービス10時間
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/05/24
Activity Date: 2025/05/23

Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour by Local Guide with Customizable Itinerary

Very nice places

Reviewed by: YAYA

Hello, I want to recommend Veltra because everything was always very professional with the people who organize it. Amy, super good, gave me a thousand recommendations.
The super patient guide and driver recommended that my children go to places that he knew they would like because of their age.
What I didn't like very much was that the food was very long, it was good that they had the experience but it was too long which we wasted time there.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Let them think carefully about where and how to eat, how long it takes so that they don't feel like

Reply from activity provider

Hello, thank you for choosing our Tokyo 6-hour tour. We believe your family enjoyed highlights of Tokyo with historical place visit, traditional Japanese foods in one of the best Washoku restaurants in Tokyo and Japanese sub-culture shops. Looking forward to serving you again soon with another itinerary. Thanks again and best regards,
Teddy.

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Packages: 6 Hour Private Charter with Guide
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/18
Activity Date: 2024/12/25

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Awesome Mt.Fuji!

Reviewed by: Chu Chee Peng

Our tour guide Mr Tetsuya "Teddy" ISHIDA, and driver 林 were very punctual and very friendly. He speak good in mandarin and English.
This trip is completely tailored to suit our family of five (3, 9 and 12 year old)
We were all blown away with how well we all enjoyed our day trip. We managed to get some brilliant images of Mt. Fuji. Highly recommended- money well spent

  • Beautiful of Mt Fuji!

  • Diamond

  • I jump!

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Packages: Review Rebate Special / Diamond Fuji Viewing and Lake Yamanaka Winter Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/12/07
Activity Date: 2019/12/07

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Both the Agent and the Driver were excellence

Reviewed by: Indra Cahyani

Both were great in providing the service, and the driver were really eager to make sure all of us had great time during that day. He also took us to very special place where we could enjoy watching Mount Fuji although the 5th station was closed due to slippery. Was such a great experience and service.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Indra
Thank you very much for your comment. The weather has been good and I can see you enjoyed your day from the photo as well.
Looking forward to seeing you next time and show you other places next time. Taji

  • 4 of us enjoying the view of Mount Fuji

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Packages: Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/12/02
Activity Date: 2019/11/29

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Oh Darn, It Rained

Reviewed by: Sara and Walt

We hoped to see Mt. Fuji, but, unfortunately, it rained the day of our booked tour and Mt. Fuji was not to be seen. But all was not lost. Our driver, Toshi, picked us up promptly at the scheduled time and drove us to the Mt. Fuji area. On the way he gave us information on local sites that we passed. Our guide, Yuko, was very knowledgeable and gave us options for our rainy day. Our driver and guide learned that we liked to hike so we went to a beautiful shrine at the base of Mt. Fuji and hiked on an ancient trail to the first station. A great way to experience Mt. Fuji on a rainy day. Yuko gave much information on local customs and the Shinto religion involving the mountain. We then had a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant. Following this, we chose to go to a museum featuring a world renowned textile artist who made kimono art. These were fabulous. It was then late in the day and we traveled back to Tokyo. A different experience than we hoped for due to the rain, but a memorable and enjoyable day thanks to Toshi and Yuko. We definitely recommend their services for guide and driver for the Mt. Fuji tour. They’re the best!

  • The Shinto Shrine at the base of Mt. Fuji

  • Our hike to the first station on Mt. Fuji.

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Packages: Review Rebate Special / Mt.Fuji Viewing & Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/12/01
Activity Date: 2019/11/22

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Yokohama Port or Hotel with Hakone or Lake Kawaguchi

Excellent tour

Reviewed by: Patsy McLaughlin

Ken and Ishi made our day very special.  We appreciate their efforts very much and would highly recommend them for their knowledge and professionalism.
Ishi was a most excellent driver in heavy traffic.
Ken answered our questions about the tour sights, as well as many about Japanese culture. He also amused us with a Japanese lesson during the long drive. When weather prevented us from seeing Mt. Fuji, they substituted other sights to compensate. The Hoto restaurant they chose for lunch was also excellent. We could not have had better, more attentive guides.
We give them the highest recommendation.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Patsy,

Thank you very much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed our tour even in a rainy day. Though we couldn’t blow away clouds from Mt. Fuji with our breath, as you found, the area has many things that attract tourists around the year such as autumn foliage, cherry blossoms, museums, breweries etc. We are looking forward to serving you again.

Best wishes,
Ken

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Packages: 8-10 Hours Port Stay (Fuji Five Lakes & Lake Kawaguchi Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/11/24
Activity Date: 2019/11/23

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Fujitastic!

Reviewed by: DazzS

We had a wonderful day out with our driver, Tuk and our local guide, Yuko. We saw a quick film of Fuji and the information centre then went to fifth station to visit the shrine and to admire a closer view of Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas. We then visited a local restaurant for delicious noodles and sake. We then continued to Arakurayama Sengen Park to take photos of Mount Fuji with the Pagoda and continued to enjoy the local markets and stalls and the Autumn Leaves Festival at Kawaguchiko. We were able to take phots of Mount Fuji from a variety of different locations and our day was well paced as we have young children (3, 6 and 11 years).
Our day was pleasant as our guide and driver were very knowledgeable, polite, friendly and accommodated our preferences. Highly recommend this tour if you like your own space and you’re travelling in a small group.

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Packages: Mt.Fuji Viewing and Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/11/09
Activity Date: 2019/11/07

Tokyo Private 1-Day Tour from Yokohama Port or Hotel with Customizable Itinerary

Wonderful day with Ken Takahashi in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Ron Atkinson

On the day after Tokyo's massive typhoon and large earthquake, Ken Takahashi met us at the Yokohama port to provide the day tour in Tokyo we had reserved, originally planned the day earlier. Ken took us to all the places we wanted to see, with a few of them off the regular tourist path, with Tuck, our driver. We were so pleased to see the usual places tourists want to see, as well as take us to a bamboo forest. My wife also wanted to find an artisanal fan, and Ken found an excellent shop with wide choices with a 5th generation owner, and he helped her purchase one with a stand. Ken also took us to a tea ceremony, and then a tempura lunch, the best tempura we've ever eaten. He has an excellent knowledge of history and of the city, and with his experience, and our interests, he curated an active and meaningful 8-hour day. After the day, he created an edited video of our day (taken with his Go-Pro camera) and promptly sent it to us along with a journal of the day. One of the things we found most thoughtful was the coordination of Tuck's dropping us off close to the places we wanted to see, and then magically Tuck picked us up at a very close location, to maximize our valuable time that day. Wonderful day with Ken, and proactive communication with Veltra (Taiji) when we all realized that the typhoon was going to hit Tokyo on exactly the day we had planned our tour. We were so grateful that our tour could be pushed back one day.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Ron, Thank you very much for your review. We are so glad to know you and your wife enjoyed the tour.

As you experienced, we always try to meet your request whenever possible. The bamboo forest in Yokohama you visited is not known so well even among local people. We also glad you enjoyed the tea ceremony session as an optional choice where you actually prepared Maccha (the powdered green tea) by yourselves and served it to your partners. Your smiles made us happy. Once again, thank you very much for giving us an opportunity to serve you. Please come again!

Cheers, Ken

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/10/28

Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour from Yokohama Port with Customizable Itinerary

Private Shore Excursion to Tokyo from Yokohama Port / 8-Hour Private Charter with Guide

Reviewed by: Jonathan Joe

Excellent. Tai-Shi was very courteous and nice. We requested an English speaking driver and his English was very good. He took us to all the sights we requested and even gave us some history and advice.

Definitely would highly recommend to others.

Thank you for the great experience!!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much Jonathan for joining my tour.
It was great pleasure to meet you. I wanted to show you as much as possible as your time in Japan was limited.
The ramen was a good choice and the I hope the girls enjoyed the shopping street in Harajuku and Shibuya.
I wanted to talk more about our history but let's keep this for the next time.
Lookign forward to seeing you again, Taiji

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Packages: 8-Hour Private Charter with Guide
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/07/29
Activity Date: 2019/07/19

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Perfect private tour of Mt. Fuji & Surrounding area

Reviewed by: MC from Canada

My family (3 adults, 2 children) had an incredible time during this tour which was individualized for us based on our requests and preferences. Our guide Takashi was extremely knowledgeable, spoke excellent English and taught us so much about not only Mt. Fuji but Japan and Japanese culture. Additionally, Takashi’s broad international knowledge and understanding provided an added perspective and important context on Japan’s place globally today. Our driver Toshi was also excellent and entertaining and because of his understanding of weather patterns on the mountain, we made 2 critical stops along the way that allowed us to see the peak despite some poor weather conditions overall. Takashi took us to an incredible restaurant for lunch, a meal that all of us enjoyed and none of us will forget. An incredible trip overall which was made even better by the connection we made with our guide Takashi. On a personal note, I left my phone in the vehicle and Takashi & Toshi ensured that it was returned to me the same evening! It was much appreciated! I would highly recommend this private tour and ask for Takashi!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for your excellent review with such detailed description. It is very kind of you. Toshi and I are very pleased to know that we contributed to your family having a good time in Japan. It was our pleasure to have such a lovely family as you as our guest. We also had a wonderful time with you as we really enjoyed discussing various issues relating to Japan, Canada and the rest of the world. I hope that you also enjoyed your travel in Western Japan. Please give our best regards to the rest of the family. All the best wishes. Takashi

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Packages: Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/07/12
Activity Date: 2019/07/09

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Great tour!!

Reviewed by: Bob Tripp

Outstanding tour of Mount Fuji and overall great experience. Mr. Koizumi did a fantastic job as our guide and I would definitely recommend him for anyone taking this tour. His knowledge and overall attitude made the trip something I know my family and I will not soon forget. Thanks to everyone that made the tour what it was.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Bob

Thank you very much for your kind review. I was so happy to find and read it in Veltra site today. I am very pleased to know that you and your family enjoyed the tour of Mt. Fuji very much and that I contributed into your spending good time in Japan. It was my pleasure to guide such a wonderful family as you around the region. Please give my best regards to the rest of the family. Takashi

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Packages: Standard Plan with Top Guide
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/15
Activity Date: 2019/06/12

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

A great trip to Mt. Fuji area

Reviewed by: Intan

My family and I took the private tour arranged by Tokyo Star Agency to the Mt. Fuji area, not to the Mt. Fuji itself, but rather to the surrounding areas such as Lake Saiko, Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba, Hanaterasu, Mt. Fuji Ropeway and also a visit to the local sake brewery, Ide Sake. Our tour guide, Mrs. Yuko Matsuka was an amazing lady and spoke good English. She lives in the Mt. Fuji area so she has extensive knowledge about this particular region. I really adored her. She also paid attention to my daughters' needs, I could tell that she's sincere and thoughtful. She took us for lunch at Maple Restaurant, the food was very good, enjoyed by my kids and also myself. It was one of the many great meals I've had during my trip in Japan.
Although what we hoped for was to see Mt. Fuji from a far unfortunately didn't come true due to the weather (it was covered with clouds), yet we weren't disappointed since Mrs. Yuko tried her best to entertain us and took us to alternative spots for us to enjoy the day. I also need to mention our driver, Mr. Kenichi Higashi, who was a good driver and also very friendly. He made sure that we're well informed about the traffic condition; also was keen to offer us to make stops at the rest station along the highway.
Overall, I do recommend everyone who's interested in taking a private tour to Mt. Fuji area, to choose the Tokyo Star Agency's service.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Intan-san,

Thank you for writing such a positive review for the driver, Kenichi-san and me!
We are so flattered. Also, we appreciate your detailed description of our tour.
I suppose your recommendation will invite other people, especially the people who want to travel with their family,
to the places you have visited. I would like to say thank you again and I expect hopefully we will be able to meet you and your family here in Japan next time.

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Packages: Mt.Fuji Viewing and Five Lakes Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/11
Activity Date: 2019/06/01

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Great Tour of Mt. Fuji

Reviewed by: Marie

I was on the fence between booking a private tour or a bus tour to visit Mt. Fuji but I’m so happy I decided to book a private tour. I couldn’t have asked for a more knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide. Taiji made sure we were able to visit all the places we wanted to see around Mt. Fuji even if it went beyond the allotted time. He and the driver, Toshi, we’re fun to be with. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to visit Japan.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Marie, it was a great pleasure to welcome you and thank you so much for leaving us a warm comment of your experience in the Fuji are.
Thank you also for booking both transfer services and I am sure Toshi welcomed you with his funky jokes since the day you arrived.
Hope that you will be back to Japan and to serve you again.
Sincerely,
Taiji

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Packages: Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/06/08
Activity Date: 2019/06/04

Tokyo Private Tour to Tsukiji Fish Market, Asakusa & Meiji Shrine

If you have never been to Tokyo, please do this

Reviewed by: Wendy

Hiro was the perfect guide. We have never travelled to a big city before and she was very patient, knowledgeable and easy to understand.
We asked her to help us on our first day in Tokyo. She helped us complete rail passes, subway navigation, the right way to catch a train, how to book a bullet train. We also made sure on that first day that we did all the 'must see' things so we didn't miss out. Hiro gave us the confidence to tackle the subway the next day and also gave us lots of suggestions for things to do and places to see over the following days.
She also took us to a fabulous eating spot for lunch and also took us back there that afternoon because we left some of our souvenirs there. A lovely lady.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you Wendy-san, for your warm review to our guide!

We are glad to know that you enjoyed Tokyo with Hiro.

Hopefully you come back to Japan again!!

best regards
Yukiko and Japan Wonder Travel

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Packages: Tokyo Full Day Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/05/10
Activity Date: 2019/04/15

Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

Very professional and informing. I would recommend and use again.

Reviewed by: Matthew

Very professional and informing. I would recommend and use again.

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Packages: Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/26
Activity Date: 2019/04/24

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Super fun times with Taiji

Reviewed by: Derek E

This was our second 2-day tour with Taiji in 3 years, and everyone had so much fun! Not only is Taiji super detailed oriented in planning a wonderful itinerary for our group, and equally efficient in executing even the most complicated and busiest schedules, it is all accomplished without making the tour group feel rushed at all. At the end, we were able to enjoy a fantastic customized experience that catered to the varied preferences that ranged from a 15-year old teenage girl up to grandparents in their 70's and 80's!

Best of all, Taiji not only provides a great tour service, but does so by enhancing the experience through his fun personality. Not only is his English excellent, but it is very difficult to find someone who is as humorous as Taiji who can not only understand but participate in sarcastic humor! Thank you so much again for the truly memorable and fun times, Taiji!

Reply from activity provider

Dear Derek
It was such a pleasure to see you again here in Japan.
Yes 3 years was very fast since the first time you booked my tour when I just started this business but din't feel that much time have past when I saw you first at the hotel.

I was very pleased to hear from Veltra that you were requesting me again and myself enjoyed very much the fun time with you as well with your humors too and I remember just like we have been laughing all the way and also to visit new places from your request.

As you know i can manage to bring you to any place including your favorite shopping site Costco.
Oh, and thank you for the gift, I opened that Champagne on my birthday.

Hope that all of your team is doing well and hopefully see you again in Japan to explore new places.
Taiji

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Packages: Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/04/16
Activity Date: 2019/04/14

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Cold and wet, but still amazing day!

Reviewed by: Jeremy

Booked this tour a couple of months ago, when the weather forecast said it will be sunny. Unfortunately, the day of the tour itself, there was rain and snow, obviously Fuji-san would be a no-show. However, Taiji made the tour as comfortable for the group as possible, offering alternative activities for the day, since the situation is beyond anyone's control. Have to admit, Fuji-san was just the really optional part of the tour, and the priority was Gotemba Outlets. So we spent more the most part of the day there, taking our sweet time shopping and enjoying what the day has to offer. Taiji is very friendly, on time, drives safely, adaptable to our requests who would go above and beyond. Over all, I would have to say we were in very good hands, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better, would book a tour with them again in the near future.

Reply from activity provider

Dear Jeremy
As said, we had a very difficult day with the weather but nevertheless thank you so much for leaving such kind comment. I work and do all the best especially on a cloudy day knowing that the priority of Fuji tour is to see and get good shots of the mountain.
Please let me know if you plan to come to Japan again. We are not just only doing Fuji tour but we can customize any location according to what you expect.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Taiji

  • Gotemba Premium Outlets

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Packages: Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/04/14
Activity Date: 2019/04/10

Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

The most comfortable and relaxing way to see the sights and enjoy the views

Reviewed by: John Mackenzie

This tour was exceptional in that it was possible to select and change the itinerary as the day progressed. The tour guide spoke good English, was knowledgeable about the places we visited, and was happy and adept at discovering additional places to visit to fit our interests. In addition, the driver also spoke good English, drove well and safely, and also was helpful in support of the guide. We also had a very nice lunch in a beautiful and peaceful restaurant. All in all, this was without doubt the best tour we had in Japan.
The tour comprised a married couple and a friend - all fairly elderly, but the guide made sure we were able to see all the important sight seeing aspects of the tour.

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Packages: Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/06
Activity Date: 2019/04/02

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Higashi is the best! 东谦一真棒!

Reviewed by: LKL

Higashi is my Chinese-speaking Japanese born private
tour guide and having worked in China for many years, he is a gem that could give us Japanese culture and yet be able to relate to us - we are a Singaporean family (I was with my 70 year old mother and 2 sisters). He paced the entire trip nicely taking into account our speed, to the extent of serving our food needs and even accompany us to shopping to wherever we want and with such patience for a man! Encourage all to book him!

东谦一是我们的日本长大又能说中文的私人导游。他在中国工作了很多年,所以美好的融合了日本传统又能够跟我们的文化接近。由于我带了70岁的妈妈和两个妹妹,他完美得随我们的步伐导游,恰到好处。他更帮我们照顾周到, 餐饮和购物都随我们一起走,帮我们翻译,难能可贵的一个导游。大家请指定他为你的导游!

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Packages: Mt.Fuji Viewing and Five Lakes Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/04/04
Activity Date: 2019/04/04

Mt. Fuji Private 1-Day Tour with Sake Brewery & Japanse Whiskey Distillery Visit

Good times

Reviewed by: Adam s

The guide was fun and knowledgeable. The tour of the whiskey distillery and sake brewery was great. The sake brewery did not have an English translation but the guide translated for our group. We went to a great spot for lunch that was recommended by the guide. Amazing, I recommend the tour and especially if you need help with translation. Our driver was very friendly and accommodating interacted with the party. Highly recommend the tour.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for joining our tour. The restaurant we went used malted rice in their food, a result of the fermentation of Sake which is a portion of healthy food and gives tenderness to meat. It is called Kome Koji.
You can also find a naturally sweet rice drink (juice) called amazake known to have an anti-aging effect.
I hope the wine you bought at the supermarket was good also.
Thank you very much again.

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Packages: Plan B: Suntory's Hakushu Whisky Distillery & Lake Kawaguchi Course
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/03/15
Activity Date: 2019/03/13

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

great tourist guide!

Reviewed by: Diane Lorenzo

Our tour was perfect. it was more fun because of Saturo San and the driver(sorry i forgot the name, but he even gave us a parting gift which he drew himself) treated us not as guests but as friends. they made sure that we are comfortable and they are very knowledgable about the tour and about Japan. Saturo San made sure that he answered all our questions before the tour ends. the only thing is the time in Gotemba outlet, I didn't have enough time for shopping. but it was still ok! will highly recommend this to my family and friends.

it's really convenient and more fun if you have a tour guide and a private van especially when you're travelling with kids.

:)

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Packages: Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/11/15
Activity Date: 2018/11/10

Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour by Local Guide with Customizable Itinerary

Tokyo

Reviewed by: Amrish Patel

Norikosan, our guide made the day really memorable. She kept the day simple, on track and her local knowledge was invaluable.

The visit to the Tokyo skytree was easy - no waiting in line, Norikosan purchased the tickets and fast tracked our group.

Odaiba's giant robot - she knew that the best time to see this was in the evening and Norikosan made sure that we arrived just as the show was starting - made my day

Veltra have a great team on the ground in Japan.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for your warm words and awesome photos!!! I also really enjoyed the day with you all! Please say hi to everyone and let us know when you come back to Japan. I will ask the giant robot to dance more with light steps next time; ) Thank you very much again and take care! Noriko


Actually, there was a very recent news about a project to set up a Gudam witch will be able to move by 2020 in Yokohama, so I'm sure your wish will become true.(Taiji)

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Packages: 8 Hour Private Charter with Guide
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/11/14
Activity Date: 2018/10/29

Tokyo 1-Day Private Tour from Yokohama Port with Customizable Itinerary

Tour of Tokyo with Tom was one of the highlights of our Japan trip

Reviewed by: Robin Olsen

We had a fabulous tour of Tokyo with Tom as our guide! He was so kind, informative, and interesting. He picked us up at the cruise port right on time and showed us as many highlights of Tokyo as we had time for, and we loved them all. We saw a really nice variety of Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, Imperial palace as well as more modern shopping and government districts. We had a great driver too who dropped us off close to whereever we were going. Tom was flexible about our needs. We requested one of the department store food halls for lunch, and he took us to a great one and found a nice rooftop area for us to eat at. It was so fun to have Tom guide us through the hall and explain the food to us. After the trip, Tom sent us all pictures and a journal of the day—so thoughtful! We loved Tokyo and Tom and can’t wait to return and schedule more tours with him!

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Packages: 8-Hour Private Charter with Guide
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/10/16
Activity Date: 2018/10/12

Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

An experience to remember!

Reviewed by: Sarine

Tom, our tour guide was simply fabulous. He arrived at our hotel on time and had a driver with him. He explained our plan for the day and asked if we wanted to alter anything. It was raining that day so he suggested an alternate tour so we can get the most out of the experience. Instead of going to the Pagoda to view Mt Fuji ( which wouldn’t happen because of the fog and rain), we decided to visit the natural ice cave and wind cave instead. It was such an adventure and me and my girlfriends had so much fun. We then went to an authentic tic Japanese restaurant for lunch by the lake, did the ropeway, went to a Sakw brewery and finished off with a bath at the hot springs. If tpu’re thinking of a day trip to MT Fuji, hiring Tom is the only way to go! And he spoke perfect English :)

Thank you so much for a wonderful day Tom!!

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Packages: Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/10/11
Activity Date: 2018/10/04

Private Mt. Fuji Tour from Tokyo with Arakura Sengen Shrine & Fuji Five Lakes

Full-Day Private Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour from Tokyo / Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour

Reviewed by: Jeannette and Tony

Overall tour was excellent. Long drive, but that was to be expected. Nori was friendly and informative.
Climate control in van needed to be more efficient.
Lunch stop location was excellent. Participants pay for own lunch, not included with tour price.
Tour stops were not the typical tourist stops, but more local attractions which were wonderful and not at all crowded.

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Thank you for your warm words! Very happy to hear from you... It was a pleasure for us as well to spend with you all!!! Cloud sea was so beautiful, wasn't it? So sorry for the climate control in van and thank you for letting us know... Please say hi to everyone and thank you very much again!!! Noriko

  • off the beaten path shrine in cedar grove

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Packages: Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/10/02
Activity Date: 2018/09/27

Private Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko Day Tour from Tokyo with Customizable Itinerary

Fuji Gotemba tour on 22nd Aug 2018

Reviewed by: Firdaus Samsuri

Overall the tour was a great experience for me and my family.

Our guide Taiji was very knowledgable about the places we visited and was very flexible and accomodating to our plans. He was also very engaging towards the group.

We would definitely engage him again when we tour Japan again and strongly recommend him to travellers.

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Packages: Plan A: Lake Kawaguchi & Gotemba Outlets < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/29
Activity Date: 2018/08/20

Mt. Fuji Private 1-Day Tour with Sake Brewery & Japanse Whiskey Distillery Visit

Excellent tour to Mt Fuji

Reviewed by: Ming

We were picked up on time by our guide Tom Harada. He was very throughout and thoughtful in planning what we should visit and made all the different sites arrangement efficiently . He is knowledgeable about the itinerary on hand . His approach is filled with dedication and heart . I would recommend to anyone looking for an English speaking guide to reserve Tom Harada. You will not be disappointed.

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I hope all is well with you and your wonderful family. I want to thank you for your very kind and generous review on Veltra site. It means a lot to me ! My work on 20 August around Mt. Fuji has become a great memory thanks to your kindness and quality personality of all your family.. Thank you for giving me a fond memory. Once again, I will be wishing nothing but the very best for you and yours.

  • Tom is the one in green polo shirt

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Packages: Plan B: Suntory's Hakushu Whisky Distillery & Lake Kawaguchi Course
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/21
Activity Date: 2018/08/20

Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

wonderful tour guide, great experience

Reviewed by: PK_

very nice tour, wonderful tour guide, good driver, on-time.

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Very happy to hear from you! We also really enjoyed eating, shopping and taking pictures a lot with you all!!! Please let us know when you come to Japan again! Many thanks... Noriko

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Packages: Plan A: Mt Fuji & Hakone Tour < 10-Hour >
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/08/01
Activity Date: 2018/07/26

Private Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Optional Private Onsen

Best experience in Japan

Reviewed by: Mieri & Alethea

We (2 adults) visited Tokyo during the Sakura season and were fortunate to have Tom Harada as our personal guide for a whole day. The driver was a colleague of his who normally does Chinese guided tours so we had two very nice professionals on board.
On our way to Mount Fuji Tom asked us thoroughly about our interests and what we would prefer to see. So he made an individual plan for us and it was great.
The weather was perfect and we had a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji.
Tom knows literally EVERYTHING and he is also very entertaining.
He is not only the perfect guide who can read his clients very well and adapt to that but he is also a great photographer. This has probably something to do with his former job. He took beautiful pictures of us always telling us where to stand so the light and the view would be better.
He took us to a great restaurant for lunch.
We could tell that he is very passionate about what he does and that genuineness is great to see and that is exactly what makes this tour so special.

We strongly recommend this tour for everybody visiting Mt. Fuji.
It was one of the best experiences we had in Japan.
And make sure you ask for Tom.

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/06/26