Testimonials
Hakone
Comfortable ride for private tour to mt fuji
July 24, 2024
The ride from Tokyo was so comfortable! We stopped at many “off the beaten path” locations and views to see […]
Mt. Fuji
Amazing vacation
June 11, 2024
We had the most amazing family vacation in Japan! The Travel Assist Japan (TAJ) team (Tony, Fumi, and Yoshiko) were so helpful all throughout from planning and personalizing tours.
Osaka
super satisfied
June 3, 2024
My tour guide Sophia was incredibly helpful and patient, and the entire experience was quite fulfilling. As a first-time visitor to Japan, I've got plenty of questions and a lot of sights I want to see during my nine-hour layover in Osaka.
Tokyo
The tour itself was lovely
June 3, 2024
This was planned with short notice, quick turnaround time and loose agenda. Communication was speedy and easy. The tour itself was lovely.
Tokyo
Responded promptly to all my messages
May 9, 2024
I couldn't be happier to have been introduced to Tony and Fumi. Both of them responded promptly to all my messages. While it was daunting to plan a trip to
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Absolutely book another tour
April 8, 2024
We would absolutely book another tour with Tony and Fumi. They were both very helpful in planning a great day trip to try to see Mr. Fuji and Hakone.
Layover, Narita, Tokyo
Flair for the City and the history with Fumi
March 21, 2024
With only 11 hours in Tokyo during a flight layover and airport change (NRT to HND), we were able to get a flair for the City and the history with our guide
Nikko
Don’t miss out
March 4, 2024
I went on two tours with Travel Assist Japan. Both such different experiences but equally excellent. Day 1 with Fumi exploring everything Tokyo.
Layover, pr, Tokyo
A Great Private Tokyo Layover Tour
February 22, 2024
Our 6-hour layover tour was with Tony, a private guide, it was great. Tony took us to major sites such as Asakusa Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, and Shibuya
Layover, Tokyo
IMPECCABLE ONE DAY *HANEDA LAY-OVER TOUR* OF TOKYO
February 11, 2024
I honestly don't even know where to begin, Tony & Travel Assist Japan's Haneda Layover Tour was an extraordinary experience.
Layover
we got to see a majority of the city
January 26, 2024
We loved the fact that we got to see a majority of the city in such a small amount of time. There is no way we would have seen as much as we did without the layover tour.
Layover, Tokyo
Great itinerary for us on short notice
November 12, 2023
Our guide, Fumi, prepared a great itinerary for us on short notice. She gave us detailed information on what to expect upon arriving at Haneda Airport
Tokyo
Absolute best time!
May 20, 2019
Booked back to back day tours with Tony and Mari and we had the absolute best time! I will recommend them to all my friends.
Tokyo
You may want to work with
May 20, 2019
Toshio is one of the best guides I had have recently. He is very well organized and flexible to adapt. He has outstanding communication skills
Tokyo
See more than we would be
May 20, 2019
Toshio was a great guide for us. His English is excellent . And very important thing for my husband who has problems walking Toshio used his car
Tokyo
Fantastic full day!
October 6, 2018
Í highly recommend Tony as a tour guide in Tokyo. We had a fantastic full day with him. He picked us up in a comfortable brand new Mercedes.
Tokyo
Very pleased!
June 14, 2018
We hired Toshio-san for a 1 day private Tokyo tour & were very pleased. - Great communication skills, including fluent English.
Tokyo
Absolute best
May 23, 2018
This guy, Toshio is the absolute best. We communicated over email for some time about what we wanted to do in Tokyo and he made it all happen.
Tokyo
Raj’s honey moon trip in Tokyo
April 18, 2017
Toshio gave my wife and I an EXCELLENT tour! He took us around in his very nice Lexus SUV and took us everywhere we wanted to go around Tokyo
Tokyo
Arnold from U.S.A California
August 18, 2015
Thank you so much Toshio for a wonderful time in Tokyo! You have made our stay very special and memorable. We already miss Japan and all its glory.
Tokyo
Nenah from Philippine
November 12, 2014
I've been into many places in Asia and Toshio is just one of the best companion in a tour you'll ever meet! He's very accomodating, respectful, friendly and he
Tokyo
All was great!
May 21, 2014
Toshio helped us with a Tokyo tour. It was very helpful that he was with his car so we could snooze between the sites while getting used to the time difference.
Tokyo
my warmest recommendations
October 29, 2013
I would like to give Toshio of the Tokyo Travel Assist team my warmest recommendations. I visited Tokyo in June this year and engaged the services in arranging
Osaka
super satisfied
June 3, 2024
My tour guide Sophia was incredibly helpful and patient, and the entire experience was quite fulfilling. As a first-time visitor to Japan, I've got plenty of questions and a lot of sights I want to see during my nine-hour layover in Osaka.
Mt. Fuji
Best decision ever
May 9, 2026
Best decision ever Hiring a private guide was something my husband & I were unsure whether we needed or not. […]
Mt. Fuji
Tony was fantastic!
May 23, 2025
Our guide Tony was knowledgeable and very nice. He knew all the best spots for visiting and observing Mt Fuji, […]
Mt. Fuji
Encounter with Mt Fuji
May 23, 2025
This trip exceeded expectations. Firstly Mt Fuji was very obliging and revealed herself in all her glory and secondly our […]
Mt. Fuji
Trip of a lifetime
September 24, 2024
First off. Amazing trip. The downside? we have to come back. So much more to see. The upside? I know […]
Mt. Fuji
Amazing vacation
June 11, 2024
We had the most amazing family vacation in Japan! The Travel Assist Japan (TAJ) team (Tony, Fumi, and Yoshiko) were so helpful all throughout from planning and personalizing tours.
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Absolutely book another tour
April 8, 2024
We would absolutely book another tour with Tony and Fumi. They were both very helpful in planning a great day trip to try to see Mr. Fuji and Hakone.
Mt. Fuji, Tokyo
Excellent Tokyo city and Mount Fuji tour
June 4, 2023
Tony is a very experienced guide who speaks good English. He tells us about the background and history of the places he brings us. We wouldn’t have known the facts if we travelled alone.
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Travel Assist Japan is a Must for your next visit!
May 29, 2023
We used Japan Travel Assist for four cities we visited over 2 weeks: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji/Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka. We had a great time with our all of our guides (Fumi, Tony, and Mimmy).
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Highly recommend
April 18, 2023
Highly recommend a private tour with this company. Tony was amazing and so knowledgeable on the areas we visited.
Mt. Fuji
An amazing way to get up close with Mt Fuji
February 17, 2020
Tony was an exceptional guide for the day. We had planned and booked for a specific day. He contacted us a couple of days before and told us
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Awesome!!
January 7, 2020
Tony was an excellent tour guide. He took us to places we would be interested in seeing. He took us to a local Ramen place for lunch which was a great
Mt. Fuji
Great scenery of Mt Fuji
December 3, 2019
This is our first trip to Mt Fuji. We were there with 2 families with children and stayed in Hakone for 2 nights.
Nikko
Outstanding Experience with Tony and His Team
November 1, 2025
Tony did an exceptional job organizing our guides for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nikko. He personally led our day trip […]
Nikko
Hands down, the best tour provider in the Tokyo area!
July 25, 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, do yourself a favor and check out Tony at tokyo-travelassist.com. Whether you’re booking […]
Nikko
Consistently exceeding expectations.
November 6, 2024
Tony was an amazing guide, driver and photographer. If I can rate 5 more stars, I would. This is not […]
Nikko
Don’t miss out
March 4, 2024
I went on two tours with Travel Assist Japan. Both such different experiences but equally excellent. Day 1 with Fumi exploring everything Tokyo.
Nikko
Insure you see you want
May 20, 2019
Tony was amazing. He is very accommodating and wants to insure you see what you want to. We had two days One in Tokyo and the second he drove us to Nikko
Nikko
Mary from Hawaii to Nikko for day trip
January 3, 2016
We enjoyed our tour with Toshio immensely. He took us places where only a local would know. He is organized, helpful
Nikko
Annie from Singapore
October 9, 2014
Mr Toshio is a helpful and hardworking tour guide on local Japanese day tours. He is attentive to and thoughtful of customers' needs.
Hakone
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Trip
June 4, 2026
Tony was absolutely amazing. I reached out to him for a few things that my son and I wanted to […]
Hakone
Mount Fuji and Hakone: Great Experience
May 23, 2025
Tony was an excellent tour guide and guided us to some great hidden spots where we saw Mount Fuji and […]
Hakone
Comfortable ride for private tour to mt fuji
July 24, 2024
The ride from Tokyo was so comfortable! We stopped at many “off the beaten path” locations and views to see […]
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Absolutely book another tour
April 8, 2024
We would absolutely book another tour with Tony and Fumi. They were both very helpful in planning a great day trip to try to see Mr. Fuji and Hakone.
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Travel Assist Japan is a Must for your next visit!
May 29, 2023
We used Japan Travel Assist for four cities we visited over 2 weeks: Tokyo, Mt. Fuji/Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka. We had a great time with our all of our guides (Fumi, Tony, and Mimmy).
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Highly recommend
April 18, 2023
Highly recommend a private tour with this company. Tony was amazing and so knowledgeable on the areas we visited.
Hakone
Amazing day trip to Mt.Fuji
April 4, 2023
Tony was an absolute joy to deal with before and on the day itself. He allowed us to feel so relaxed and catered the day and food to our own requirements
Hakone, Mt. Fuji
Awesome!!
January 7, 2020
Tony was an excellent tour guide. He took us to places we would be interested in seeing. He took us to a local Ramen place for lunch which was a great
Hakone
Veronica’s day trip to Mt. Fuji
December 10, 2017
We had the best time on our tour with Toshio! He is a knowledgeable and professional guide, he was very patient with our kids, took many photos
Hakone
Don’s Day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone
April 23, 2017
Tony was great. He took us on a tour of the mountain country around Mt. Fuji in his brand new Lexus SUV and then dropped us off at the station
Hakone
Jeni’s trip to Hakone from Haneda airport
April 18, 2017
What a wonderful start to our trip to Japan with my elderly mother. Toshio collected us from the airport at 6:30am in his luxury Lexus
Hakone
A day trip to Hakone Okada museum & Mt. Fuji
February 11, 2017
My Wife and I went with Toshio to Mount Fuji for a day , He was very easy to arrange to meet and was punctual at our Hotel , His car is very new nice
Layover, Narita, Tokyo
Flair for the City and the history with Fumi
March 21, 2024
With only 11 hours in Tokyo during a flight layover and airport change (NRT to HND), we were able to get a flair for the City and the history with our guide
Layover, Narita, Tokyo
Narita Layover for 12 Hours!
April 4, 2023
We had 12 hours to kill with a layover in Narita Airport going from Hanoi, Vietnam to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Instead of sitting at the airport we decided to hire Tony Ina
Layover, Narita, Tokyo
Best way to spend a long layover
September 14, 2022
Tony was a great host. Best way to spend a long layover at Narita. He took us many places and really helped us see Tokyo in a short period of time. Thanks Tony!
Layover, Tokyo
The tour was excellent
May 13, 2023
Tracey was very friendly and eager to ensure that we saw the sights that were most interesting to us in our time schedule.
Layover, Narita, Tokyo
Narita Layover for 12 Hours!
April 4, 2023
We had 12 hours to kill with a layover in Narita Airport going from Hanoi, Vietnam to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Instead of sitting at the airport we decided to hire Tony Ina
Layover, Tokyo
Very thoughtful, well prepared
December 5, 2022
Had a great tour with Tracy. Very thoughtful, well prepared and took time to explain the history and importance of the sites to us.
Layover, Tokyo
How well organized our tour guide,Tracy
September 20, 2022
We loved how well organized our tour guide, Tracy, was. She sent us an email with useful detailed information beforehand,
Layover, Narita, Tokyo
Best way to spend a long layover
September 14, 2022
Tony was a great host. Best way to spend a long layover at Narita. He took us many places and really helped us see Tokyo in a short period of time. Thanks Tony!
Layover, Tokyo
The layover tour was perfect
September 7, 2022
I was so appreciative of the way the tour was designed to fit in with what I was looking for on my trip to Tokyo.
Layover, Tokyo
A great way to spend a 13 hour layover in Japan
August 30, 2019
I was dreading a 13 hour layover in addition to an airport transfer from Haneda to Narita on my return flight back home to the US.
Depachika, Izakaya, Tokyo
Great second experience in Tokyo!
October 19, 2023
We took a tour with Tony one day and Fumie the next day. Both tours were great. The guides were informative and thoughtful in their selections for our tours.
Izakaya, Layover
An incredible layover tour of Tokyo with Tony!
June 8, 2023
In May 2023, my girlfriend and I did a custom 6 hour layover tour with Tony in Tokyo! Tony met us at Haneda airport in a beautiful large SUV
Izakaya
like spending the eveing with an old friend
September 25, 2022
My tour with Kyoko was like spending the eveing with an old friend. She was knowledgeable about the area and helped me to better understand Japanese culture.
Izakaya
Derek Linden with Izakaya evening tour
October 10, 2015
Toshio planned a fantastic evening culinary tour for us! He not only showed us the amazing Okachimachi market, but also took us to a nice Izakaya
Depachika, Izakaya, Tokyo
Great second experience in Tokyo!
October 19, 2023
We took a tour with Tony one day and Fumie the next day. Both tours were great. The guides were informative and thoughtful in their selections for our tours.
Suntory
Great tour but go on a weekday!
August 13, 2025
We had an incredible day with Tony. He took us to Shichiken Brewery for a sake tasting and a traditional […]
Suntory
Trip to Hakusyu
April 6, 2018
Booked the Hakushu Distillery Tour with Toshio and had an amazing experience. Booking was very easy and every detail was taken care of by Toshio.
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