STEP 1

Make Your Trip More Enjoyable!

On our site, you can easily find captivating tour guides across Japan. Having a guide will make your local activities and experiences even more enjoyable. To ensure your next trip is the best it can be, explore our site to find the perfect guide for you. Your amazing journey starts here!

About Trip Buddy JAPAN Guides

We offer three types of guides to ensure you have the best experience enjoying Japan during your visit.

Licensed Tourist Guide (English-speaking)

Professional Guides to Showcase the Best of Japan to Visitors! Our professional guides possess extensive knowledge of Japan's culture, history, customs, and tourist attractions. They provide clear and informative explanations to visitors, breaking down language barriers and ensuring travelers can enjoy their trip to Japan with confidence. By utilizing the services of our certified guides, visitors can experience a richer and more fulfilling travel experience in Japan.

Unlicensed Tourist Guide (English-speaking)

Your Friend in Japan! While our local guides may not have the extensive knowledge of a certified interpreter, they excel in providing insider tips such as "delicious local restaurants," "family-friendly places," and "affordable souvenir shops." When it comes to local recommendations, our multilingual guides are your go-to experts!

Unlicensed Tourist Guide (Using a translation app to converse)

Just like our multilingual guides, our local guides embody the concept of "your friend in the area." While their English might not be perfect, they communicate effectively using translation apps. This allows us to offer their services at a more affordable price! For those looking to have an amazing experience on a budget, try our app-guided tours!

STEP 2

Once You’ve Selected Your Favorite Guide, Please Choose the Date and Time

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Choose your preferred guide
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Select the date & time for the tour
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Choose any additional options
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The guide fee will be determined

Note: The following are not included in the guide fee:

  • Guide’s transportation costs:
    • Within the same area: Approximately ¥3,000
    • Outside the area: ¥5,000 and up (e.g., Shinkansen)

  • Accommodation costs if the guide cannot return home the same day or cannot stay overnight after the tour.

STEP 3

Credit Card Payment via Stripe

Once your reservation is confirmed, please proceed with the secure online payment using your credit card.

STEP 4

You Will Receive a Confirmation Email from the Guide

Please check the following:

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Confirm that there are no discrepancies with the schedule.
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Specify the meeting location and time.
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Share any preferences or important details with the guide regarding places you want to visit or any other considerations.
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After sending the email in step 3, you will receive the transportation cost amount to the meeting location from the guide. Please provide the transportation fee directly to the guide on the day of the tour.

STEP 5

Meet the Guide at the Designated Location!

Enjoy an unforgettable experience with your TripBuddy JAPAN guide!

Basic Information

Web Booking Hours

24/7

Payment Method

Secure Credit Card Payment via Stripe

Tour Availability

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Other times available upon request

FAQ

A Trip Buddy Japan guide is your ultimate partner for an exceptional journey in Japan. The guide will provide detailed explanations of historical sites, cultural insights, and key attractions, helping to make your trip more enriching and enjoyable.

Find your favorite guide on the official Trip Buddy Japan website, fill out the required information on the reservation form, and you can book your tour right away!

Trip Buddy Japan guides offer services in English. Note: App-based guides will use translation apps to assist with communication.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 6 days before the guide date: free cancellation. Up to 1 day before the guide date: 50% of the service fee. On the day of the guide: 100% of the service fee.

Guides typically wear casual attire suitable for sightseeing. Optional traditional Japanese clothing or costumes are available. Please select this option if you wish.

Tips can be exchanged with the guide based on mutual agreement. Typically, tipping is not a common practice in Japan.

The guide’s meal expenses are not included in the guide fee.

Transportation costs for the guide will apply: Within the same area: Approximately ¥3,000. Outside the area: ¥5,000 and up (e.g., Shinkansen). If the guide cannot return home the same day, please also cover accommodation costs (approximately ¥10,000).

We accommodate families with young children. Please inform us in advance if you will be traveling with small children.

Please specify the location. The guide will meet you at a convenient place, such as the lobby of your hotel or a designated meeting point at the station.

If it is discovered that there is coercion to visit a location that the guide is uncomfortable with, we will report it to the Japanese police.

Generally, we do not offer this service. However, if you confirm with the guide in advance and they agree to accommodate your request, it may be possible.
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