Why Yaya-Tabi?
Tours tailored just for you
While I offer some pre-designed tour packages, the real fun begins with creating a custom-made experience just for you! Whether you're looking for a shopping spree, a foodie adventure, a bar-hopping night in Tokyo, or a nature-filled getaway, I’ll craft the perfect tour based on your personal interests and requests. As a local, I’ll share my insider tips and knowledge to help you experience Japan in the most authentic, unforgettable way.
Your dream tour, designed just for you—let's make it happen!
ご縁 (Gōen)
"Gōen" brings you to Japan's best tour guide
Do you know what "Gōen" means?
"Gōen" (ご縁) is a beautiful Japanese concept that describes the special connections between people. It’s like fate or destiny bringing us together at just the right moment. This idea suggests that certain encounters happen for a reason, leading to meaningful relationships and experiences. Think of it as an invisible thread that connects us all on this journey through life.
If you’re reading this, it means our “goen” has already begun!
At YAYA TABI, we believe every encounter happens for a reason, and this website is where our paths have crossed.
We treasure the special connections that bring us together, and we’re committed to creating a tour experience that reflects that bond.
With us, your journey through Japan will be as unique and meaningful as the "goen" that brought you here. Let’s make memories together!
Who Am I?
I am your friendly adventurous tour guide Yaya!
Our tour philosophy aims to make tourists feel at home in Japan, as part of us and our culture. Don't hesitate to speak in English or Japanese 😄. We welcome tourists who appreciate and would like to get more in touch with our culture.
Japanese society is known for a respectful attitude and high-level hospitality. Remember that respect is a two-way street, and there are many unwritten rules in Japanese culture that we can help you navigate. The rules form the backbone of Japanese society and are a key part of our philosophy at Yaya-Tabi Tours.
I believe that being a tour guide is not just about showing people around and explaining, but also an important opportunity to let tourists blend into our culture. So I would also love to be your Japanese friend eventually! Tour guide and guests don't need to have a teacher<->student relationship, but it's a chance for mixing of cultures and sharing a moment together in the same country.
If you sympathise with my philosophy, please feel free to contact me and book my tour! I have also left you my short video introduction below and hope you enjoy it!
