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Dōtonbori canal at night, Osaka

🇺🇸 For travelers from the US

Japan from the US, with your own guide.

I'm Tony. I pick you up at your hotel and we spend the day in Kyoto, Osaka or Nara, just your group. No agency: you deal with me directly, on WhatsApp.

Tell me about your trip

The practical stuff, before you fly

  • Time difference

    Japan is 14 hours ahead of New York and 17 ahead of Los Angeles in winter; in summer, 13 and 16. Message me whenever works for you: I reply as soon as it's morning here.

  • Entry

    US citizens don't need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan. Check the State Department's Japan page before you go.

  • Getting to Kansai

    Many US cities have nonstop flights to Tokyo. From Tokyo the shinkansen reaches Kyoto in about two and a quarter hours; there are also flights to Kansai Airport, near Osaka, so check what leaves from your city.

  • Money

    Cash is still handy in Japan. 7-Eleven ATMs take foreign cards. And there's no tipping anywhere, including with me.

  • Plugs

    Japan uses two flat pins (type A) at 100 volts, so most US chargers just plug in. Three-prong plugs, and some with one wider pin, need a simple adapter.

  • Paying for the tour

    In cash, in yen, on the day. Or in advance from the US with PayPal or Wise, once your date is confirmed.

Price per group, in dollars at today's rate

Half day · 4 hours

¥38,000

per group, up to 6 people

For 4 people: ¥9,500 each

Pay with PayPal

Full day · 8 hours

¥58,000

per group, up to 6 people

For 4 people: ¥14,500 each

Pay with PayPal
  • If you pay in advance, do it only once we have confirmed your date on WhatsApp.
  • Trains, admissions and meals aren't included: you pay as we go and I show you how.
  • Free cancellation up to 72 hours before.

Ideas for your day

When are you coming?

Tell me your dates, how many of you there are and where you're staying. I reply myself, usually the same day.

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