About us
We're locals. That changes everything.
Nippon Tours is a licensed Japanese travel operator — a small team of guides, designers and fixers who treat your only days in Japan like the performance of a lifetime.
Our pledge
Travel with passion — it's a promise, not a slogan
Our guides have walked these routes hundreds of times. But we never forget that the days you travel are your only days here. So, like a theatre production, we make sure every one is the best day ever — the right temple at the right minute, the counter seat that never reaches booking sites, the story that makes a shrine unforgettable.
It's about more than ticking boxes on a bucket list. It's about giving every guest a feeling, an experience, and memories that outlive the photos.
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Meet the team
The people who'll plan (and save) your trip
Kenji Watanabe
Founder & Lead Guide
Born in Kyoto, Kenji has guided travellers through Japan for 15 years. Licensed national guide, sake sommelier, and a hopeless Hanshin Tigers fan.
Yuki Tanaka
Senior Tour Designer
Former hotel concierge in Tokyo's Ginza district, Yuki crafts itineraries that balance icons with the streets locals actually love.
Mei Kobayashi
Guest Experience Manager
Mei is the voice behind our 24/7 support line. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Japanese, she has an answer before you finish asking.
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