Mount Fuji rising above clouds and mountain ridges, seen from Izu Panorama Park

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Nicolas in Japan

Discover Japan beyond the guidebooks with a local guide who has called the country home for more than 26 years.

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🇫🇷 French guide 🇬🇧 English 🇯🇵 日本語 26+ years living in Japan · Private & fully customized tours

A more personal way to explore

See the landmarks.
Understand the culture.

A memorable tour is not only about where you go. It is about the stories, people and small details that bring a place to life.

My private tours combine Japan’s history, traditions, food and everyday culture with a relaxed pace and an itinerary adapted to you.

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Featured destinations

Choose your Japan.

Every experience is private and can be adjusted to your interests, pace, season and starting point.

Nicolas sharing a Japanese craft experience with two guests

Why travel with me

Local knowledge.
Human connection.

26+ yearsliving and working in Japan
3 languagesEnglish, French and Japanese
Private toursflexible itineraries at your pace
Local perspectivehistory, customs, food and everyday life

Signature experience

Izu & Shuzenji

Escape the busiest routes and discover spectacular Mount Fuji views, peaceful scenery and the historic atmosphere of Izu.

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Meet your guide

Bonjour, I’m Nicolas.

Originally from France, I have lived in Japan for more than 26 years.

Japan is my home. I built my life and raised my family here, while spending decades exploring its history, traditions, landscapes and food culture.

My aim is not simply to take you from one attraction to another. I want to help you understand what you see, feel comfortable asking questions and enjoy a day that genuinely suits you.

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Portrait of Nicolas, private guide in Japan
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Private & flexible

No large groups and no rigid script. Your tour adapts to your interests, energy and the day’s conditions.

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Clear explanations

History, Buddhism, Shinto and Japanese customs explained in an accessible and engaging way.

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Beyond sightseeing

Local food, photography, everyday life and hidden details that make Japan memorable.

Your journey starts here

Let’s create your private tour of Japan.

Tell me your destination, preferred date and group size. I usually reply within 24 hours.

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