Hakodate Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
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Popular Hakodate Tour Guides
Bobby S.
Welcome to Hakodate! Hello! My name is Bobby, and I am an English-speaking guide based in the beautiful city of Hakodate, Japan. Born and raised here, I have a deep love and knowledge of this historic port city. I spent 10 years living in Canada, where I worked in cafes, restaurants, and tailor shops, gaining valuable experience in hospitality and customer service. Now, I’m excited to share the charm of Hakodate with visitors from around the world. Whether you want to explore historical sites, discover hidden local gems, or enjoy delicious Hakodate cuisine, I can provide a personalized and memorable experience. Let’s make your trip to Hakodate unforgettable! Feel free to contact me for more details. I look forward to guiding you!
Tomio Y.
Government Licensed tour guide with 9 years experience as a shore excursion guide for cruise ships visiting northern part of Japan such as Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Hokkaido prefecture. In addition, I am a frequent visitor of Beppu, Ooita every Feb. I am staying at Beppu city, Ooita during February annually. So, I can provide you tours around Beppu city, Ooita prefecture annually in February. Please contact me if your Japan visit Ooita on this month. I', happy to arrange a tour in Beppu. Just drop me a message! I am one of onsen hot spring master in Beppu Onsen.
Tomohiko K.
*I am generally unavailable on Weekdays however if you schedule at least a week in advance, I am available all days* *Please contact me if you have any questions!* Hello, my name is Tomohiko! I am from Aomori City and have lived here for over 60 years. I love traveling and have already visited more than 30 nations so far. After my official retirement as a public officer, I obtained the Japanese Government Licensed Guide Certificate and am nowadays very pleased to guide foreign tourists all over the world. Did you know that the Fuji apple is not from Mt. Fuji...but is actually from Aomori Prefecture' Fujisaki town? Aomori is proud to be the biggest apple producer in Japan. In Hirosaki city alone, there are over 40 apple-pie restaurants. ・Let's enjoy real Japanese culture and history together! Let's experience real Samurai history, Kimono culture, local traditional festivals, castle, Japanese garden, temple, shrine, Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake. ・I often go to the local sea food and vegetable markets and eat fresh foods and would love to show you some secret, hidden restaurants that only Aomori locals know about - let's go on an adventure together! ・If you like sushi and fresh seafood - let me introduce to you Nokkedon ? What is it? Come to Aomori and find out! I am waiting for you! <Qualifications> ・Chairman of Aomori International Voluntary Association (AIVA) ・Part-time Lecturer, Aomori City Higher Nursing Academy ・National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter ・ Medical interpreter who have passed the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's "Medical Interpretation Curriculum Standards" examination.
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Hakodate Tour Reviews
Karen A.
“Magical Hakodate”
One of my family's most memorable times spent in Japan has been in Hakodate with our informative and vibrant guide, Bobby. Her love of her city shone through with every site we visited. She was very attuned to things we'd enjoy experiencing-from my 14 year old grandson trying various market delights, sharing family stories with my daughter and showing us a quiet off the beaten path shrine, to the wonderful views on Mt.Hakodate, it was a truly magical day in Hakodate with Bobby.
Bobby S.
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly warmed my heart to read your kind words! Spending the day with your beautiful family in Hakodate was such a joy for me as well. This time, we explored some of Hakodate’s must-see, iconic spots, but there are still so many other wonderful places I’d love to show you. I hope next time you’ll have a bit more time to enjoy Hakodate at a more relaxed pace and see even more of what makes this city so special. Your curiosity, warmth, and appreciation for local culture made the day feel extra special. I feel honored to have been a part of that experience. Wishing you all many more joyful adventures together. Please do visit again someday! Warmest regards, Bobby
Heide K.
“Bobby is Exceptionally Amazing”
Bobby was very responsive with contact prior to our tour and meet us at the cruise port promptly as promised. She took us on an incredible walking tour, showing us some of the best highlights. She was very flexible in planning our day to match our interests. Bobby even purchased tickets for the places we visited prior to our arrival so we could avoid long lines and waiting, making every moment of our time together pleasant. Her English is very clear and easy to understand. She has so much knowledge about Hakodate that she easily answered all of questions. We had 5 ports during our 10 day cruise and we ranked this tour #1. If you are visiting Hakodate and Bobby is available you should consider yourself Lucky. We strongly suggest you book her services if you want to explore this city as a local and not a tourist. Thank you again Bobby for the most Amazing Day!
Bobby S.
Thank you so much for the amazing review Heide! It’s way beyond my expectations and you truly made my day!! Your family was so warm and full of wonderful smiles, and it became a truly unforgettable and special time for me too. I'm so grateful that you were looking forward to coming to Japan. Thanks to that, I had the chance to meet all of you. I feel deeply honored and happy to have been a part of those memories. I look forward to the day we meet again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Paneeta L.
“Good service”
The driver arrived on time. The servicecwas good
TR Taxi
Thank you for choosing our services! We're glad to hear everything went smoothly during your trip over the past few days. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future.
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