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Experience authentic Japan with The Backstreet Guides, a licensed & trusted local tour company since 2011. Discover the vibrant neighbourhoods of Tokyo, ancient Kyoto traditions and Hakone’s serene beauty. Our knowledgeable guides will reveal hidden gems and craft unforgettable experiences. Immerse yourself in the real Japan with The Backstreet Guides for a memorable and enriching journey. Book your Japan tours with our local guides for an adventure in 2024!

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Private & Small Group Tours

We've crafted tours to cater to all. Drawing from invaluable experience touring with thousands of clients over the past decade, our team has designed these tours to meet diverse preferences and ensure an exceptional experience for every traveller.

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Testimonials

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See what our past clients say about us. Travelers' Choice Award 2024

  •   Our guide Mayu-san met my two young adult sons and I at our Shinjuku hotel in the evening. Although I had been to Shinjuku, my sons had not and I... read more

    Madshus
    2/04/2020
  •   We completed two half day walking tours of Tokyo. We had a fabulous guide by the name of Yoko and she was fantastic. If you have not visited Japan before,... read more

    AHey123
    11/04/2019
  •   We took the Group Tokyo Night Tour on our first evening in Tokyo having landed early that day. It was the perfect way to get over our jet lag... read more

    javmcparker
    3/09/2020
  •   Backstreet Guides is amazing. So are their guides Yoko and Rie. I highly recommend their day trips to Kamakura and Nikko. They made it easy and relaxing for us.
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    Kensington_MDAnnie
    11/19/2019
  •   I had a private tour scheduled when we arrived. We met our guide Mayu. She was So sweet and friendly that half way through the tour i booked her for... read more

    Marcthornton1
    12/04/2019
  •   I had the best day. visiting Nikko dressed in its Autumn foliage- Mayu from Backstreet Guides was so organised and thankfully her English was impeccable (as my Japanese was very,... read more

    Tas-wanderer
    12/04/2019
  •   The Backstreet Guides worked with me to create a one day tour for my husband, 8 year old son and myself. We covered a lot of ground starting at 9am.... read more

    GobalTravelwFamily
    9/16/2019
  •   11 family members ageing from 11 to 72 went to Hakone and Mt Fuji with guide Mayu. She was an extremely caring, organised, flexible and informative guide. Highly recommend Backstreet... read more

    KJTremo
    1/17/2020
  •   We organised this tour after successfully using Backstreet Guides 7 years ago on our first trip to Japan. Our gorgeous guide Mayu came and met us at out hotel in... read more

    archimum77
    10/06/2019
  •   We were a group of four which was the perfect size to navigate the crowds of Tokyo. A lot of ground was covered but well worth it. I learned a... read more

    JLATL
    11/25/2019

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