Introduction

This is not a traditional guided tour service.

I offer a more personal way to discover Japan, shaped by my own perspective on its landscapes, culture, and everyday life.

My name is Ryo. Born and raised in Tokyo, I accompany French- and English-speaking travelers to help make their stay in Japan smoother, more natural, and more meaningful.

After many years of assisting European professionals during their business trips to Japan, I now also help leisure travelers create itineraries tailored to their interests—from planning routes and recommending restaurants to providing on-site assistance whenever needed.

Each experience is thoughtfully designed to match your pace and your own way of discovering Japan.

The true pleasure of traveling in Japan often comes from the sense of disorientation and discovery: landscapes and buildings that can sometimes feel almost unreal, everyday behaviors and customs, and of course the experience of Japanese cuisine.
As the journey unfolds, many questions naturally arise. What are the unspoken rules to follow in temples and shrines? Why are there so few public trash bins in the streets? How is it possible that children take the train alone to go to school?
Of course, there is not always a single or perfectly accurate answer to these questions, but I am always happy to share my own perspective, shaped by personal experience and everyday life in Japan.
I hope to help visitors discover a side of Japan that feels more everyday, more alive and more authentic — a Japan that sometimes remains less visible through conventional tourism.

A Certain Way of Traveling
Personally, I have always enjoyed traveling. I have had the opportunity to visit several countries, especially France, but also Germany, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Morocco and Algeria.
Traveling alone or with friends often creates precious memories, including the unexpected moments and small difficulties along the way. But some of the most memorable experiences have usually been those shared with friends living locally. The day would naturally unfold in a much smoother and more spontaneous way, with the feeling of discovering the country from within — almost like a local resident.

A More Everyday Perspective on Japan
By spending time together, I believe I can share a certain Japanese perspective on everyday life. Of course, Japanese culture and history can be discovered through cities, temples, shrines and well-known places. But beyond the landscapes and the visits themselves, understanding the sensibilities, habits and values of the people who live here often leaves a deeper and more lasting impression of the journey.
I would like to help visitors from abroad experience, even just a little, the everyday atmosphere of Japan in a closer and more natural way.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Participants

Private accompaniment

Up to 4 participants

Indicative Duration

Approximately 8 hours

generally between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Location

Flexible

Depending on your itinerary and interests

Each accompaniment is adapted to the rhythm of the journey, your interests and the conditions of your stay.

Pricing

¥44,000 / day (~€245)

Additional hour: ¥5,500 (~€30)

Certain expenses related to transportation or travel conditions (long-distance transportation, specific transfers, meals, accommodation when necessary, etc.) remain the responsibility of the participants.

Transportation & Flexibility

Depending on the destination and travel conditions, using a vehicle can sometimes make travel smoother and more flexible, especially in areas that are less accessible by public transportation.
When appropriate, I may use a car-sharing service in order to facilitate certain journeys. In some cases, using a vehicle for just a few hours can already make travel significantly easier while remaining relatively affordable.
In accordance with Japanese transportation regulations, no additional fee or commission is applied to transportation-related expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Support is designed for 1 to 4 participants.
If your group includes 5 or more people, or if you are travelling with children, please feel free to get in touch.
Depending on your plans, I can often offer a solution tailored to your needs.
Yes, absolutely.
Whenever possible, the itinerary can be adjusted throughout the day according to your interests, the weather, or new discoveries along the way.
The meeting point and the end point can be freely arranged anywhere in Tokyo or Kanagawa Prefecture.
For other regions, please feel free to get in touch so we can find the most suitable solution.
Yes, when it helps make travel smoother and more efficient.
Depending on the itinerary or the region, a car may be used when it offers a real advantage.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs.
You do not need to cover my travel by public transportation, as it is already included in the fee.
However, the cost of certain specific means of transport (such as high-speed trains, cable cars or boats) remains the responsibility of the participants.
Payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), via Apple Pay or Google Pay, or by bank transfer (Wise).
- Up to 7 days before: free of charge*
- 6 to 2 days before: 50% of the service fee
- The day before or on the day: 100% of the service fee
* In the event of a refund, the payment processing fee (5%) is non-refundable.
Costs already paid to third-party providers (such as tickets or reservations) will be refunded whenever they can be recovered.
Simply fill out the contact form.
I will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours with a first personalised proposal tailored to your plans.

Hakone & Regional Cultural Landscapes

Certain regions such as Hakone, Odawara or Atami are particularly well suited to this more flexible style of accompaniment, leaving more room for the rhythm of the journey, conversations and spontaneous discoveries.

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Your Travel Plans

If you already have ideas or plans for your trip to Japan, please feel free to get in touch.

To better understand your expectations and respond in a more personalized way, you can simply share a few details about your stay.

Even if your plans are not yet completely defined, just a few indications are enough to start imagining together an accompaniment adapted to your rhythm and your way of traveling.

I usually reply within 24 to 48 hours.

If you do not see a reply, it is possible that my message was directed to your spam folder — or that your message may have ended up in mine.