About Us
We don’t rush Japan.
We walk its quiet streets, taste its mornings, and let the city speak.
West Japan Tours began with a simple idea: the Japan most visitors remember isn’t the famous view — it’s the moment in between. The steam from a counter kitchen. Moss after rain. A shop owner who explains how something is made.
We guide small, private groups through Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe in English, at the pace each group enjoys. We combine the places you came to see with the everyday streets around them, and we explain the stories behind what you’re looking at — without turning the day into a lecture.
What makes us different
Private, personal, unhurried.
Private and flexible
Just your group and your guide. Change the pace, skip a stop, linger longer — it’s your day.
Local knowledge
Our guides live here. They know which lanes are quiet at 8 AM and which counters welcome first-timers.
Everyday Japan
Famous places, balanced with markets, shopping streets, gardens and small family-run shops.
Clear communication
Plain English, quick replies, and no surprises about what’s included.
Safety & quality
How we look after you.
- Routes planned for your group’s age, fitness and interests
- Your guide’s contact details before the tour, and an emergency plan on the day
- Honest advice about allergies, accessibility and weather
- Small groups that respect local residents, shops and temples
- Feedback after every tour, so we keep improving
Operated by
MARBO LLC ＭＡＲＢＯ合同会社
- Based in
- Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Established
- April 30, 2026
- Contact
- contact.marbo@gmail.com
< 24h
Reply to every request
A real person answers, in English.
≤ 6
Guests per tour
Every tour is private — just your group.
¥0
Until you confirm
Requests are free. No payment up front.
3
Cities, one team
Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe — more to come.
Your quieter Japan is one request away.
Free to request — we reply within 24 hours.