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Japan
Koichiro Y.
5.00 / 5
(15 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(15 reviews)
Hello! I’m Koichiro. Please call me “Yamasan”. It derives from my family name and my friends call me so. I worked for a machinery company as a project manager and engineer for mechanical and electrical construction projects both domestic and overseas for over 35 years. I recall my first overseas project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when I was 26, and the second was in Singapore. I visited many countries for surveys, meetings, commissioning, project handing over, and so on. In 2014 at the age of 60, I decided to retire from the company and live the expected further 30 years of life with a new career and experiences. I, then, studied translation and guide interpretation. I passed the national examination for licensed guides (English) in 2015 and registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in February 2016. Until now, I have been guiding many beautiful guests mainly to popular sightseeing spots such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Omote-Sando, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Tokyo Skytree, and also cultural experiences of Origami making, Furoshiki wrapping, and Sushi cooking. I am happy that I can freely arrange a customized tour together with you, or can propose my tours to you. I want to show you some parts of daily Tokyo life and introduce you to Bunkyo City which is located in the heart of Tokyo, just north of Chiyoda City where the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station are. The city is Tokyo’s typical residential and academic area where I was born, grew up, and live a happy life now. Now, we can tour around the world but have not yet overcome COVID-19 completely. Recently, the number of passengers wearing masks on public transportation in Tokyo reduced to some 25% but we should mind about it still. Please carry your mask to wear it where or when necessary (December 2024, Yamasan).
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Yoshi S.
4.96 / 5
(120 reviews)
4.96 / 5
(120 reviews)
Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy. I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!
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Kaneo U.
4.99 / 5
(94 reviews)
4.99 / 5
(94 reviews)
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for more than 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.
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Ayami M.
4.96 / 5
(26 reviews)
4.96 / 5
(26 reviews)
Hallo alle meine Gäste! Vielen lieben Dank, dass Sie meine Profilseite besuchen! Ich heiße Ayami. Ich bin in Osaka geboren, aber in Yokohama aufgewachsen. Ich habe in Tokyo studiert, deswegen kenne ich mich gut auch in dieser Gegend aus. An der Uni habe ich Germanistik studiert. Mein erstes Mal in Deutschland war 2012, als ich Studentin war, und damals habe ich einen Monat in München einen Deutschkurs gemacht. Da habe ich viel erlebt und erfahrt und war total begeistert für die deutsche Kultur, Sitten, einfach alles, natürlich Leute auch :) Nach dem Studium bin ich nach Deutschland (München und Augsburg) geflogen, um richtig Deutsch zu lernen. In den Schulzeiten habe ich viele Erfahrungen in der Gastronomie gesammelt. In Deutschland habe ich als Kellnerin in einem japanischen Restaurant und Japanischlehrerin gearbeitet. Aktuell bin ich auch private Japanischlehrerin (ich habe auch einen Vertrag mit der amerikanischen Marine) und gelegentlich Reiseführerin. Mein Hobbies sind Reisen, Lesen, Kochen, etwas Süßes backen usw. Ich würde Sie sehr gerne Tokyo bzw Yokohama oder Kamakura und Yokosuka zeigen :)
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Japan
Melody S.
4.98 / 5
(60 reviews)
4.98 / 5
(60 reviews)
Hi! I’m a nationally licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography. I was born in a suburb and raised in Tokyo, which gives me both a local and metropolitan perspective on Japan. I studied abroad in the United States and the United Kingdom, where I met wonderful people from all over the world and developed a truly global mindset. Before becoming a full-time guide, I worked as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe—experiences that help me connect naturally with travelers from many different backgrounds. 【Interests】 -Maid cafes and pop idols -Manga and anime -Art and architecture -Hot springs and public baths -Socializing and exploring great food 【Certifications】 -National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter -General Certified Travel Supervisor -Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor I am based in Tokyo but will happily arrange a tour only for your group, in area Kawagoe, Saitama, Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Nikko, Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Tochigi, Kyoto, etc. Please contact me!
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Japan
Tomoko H.
4.95 / 5
(190 reviews)
4.95 / 5
(190 reviews)
Hi everyone! Hearty welcome to Japan. I’m Tomoko. I am an English-speaking licensed tour guide, and a registered nurse as well. “Fun Discovering Experience Walking like a Local!” – F-D-E-W-L! That’s what I suggest. 【Experiences】 My work history is as follows. 1) high school teacher ---12 years 2) nurse--8 years + 2 years as operational manager for Kamakura city vaccination team (during COVID period) 3) tourism related jobs such as tour conducting, guiding, and backyard supporting---10 years As a tour conductor, I’ve visited about 20 foreign countries (possibly yours?) as well as countless number of towns and villages in Japan. I’ve enjoyed these jobs while being a mother. Through these experiences with lots of people from different backgrounds, I've found it a great pleasure to share the joy of learning and experiencing something new! 【Guiding Areas】 <Basic> Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Fuji, Yokohama, Nikko, and other neighboring areas from Tokyo I’m a specialist in Tokyo and Kamakura as I have lived and enjoyed walking a lot in those cities for decades. To be honest, even after all my years here, I still enjoy exploring like a tourist as Tokyo is such an enormous city with great diversity and is constantly changing. Kamakura is a historical small city with nice beaches and hills and lots of hidden spots of beauty. Almost every time I go out, I feel I’m still making new discoveries. That’s why I cannot stop exploring. I would take you to some neighboring areas like Hakone, Yokohama, Nikko, and Mt. Fuji area (Lake Kawaguchiko), etc. <Based on Requests > *if my transportation & accommodation are covered Nagoya, Kyoto, Nagano(Nagano city, Snow Monkey park, Kisoji trail, etc.), Hida (Takayama, Shirakawa-go), Kanazawa, Oita, Yamagata, Akita, etc. My original family is from Nagoya, so I know their culture and even their language(dialect) well. Later in my life, I have lived in Oita, Kyushu(far south west of Tokyo) for nearly 10 years and traveled a lot in Kyushu. I love traveling Tohoku, the northern Japan area, too. I’ve planned and enjoyed visiting many of those local areas in the north, too. So, I could share those experiences with you even while having tours in Tokyo or online. 【Personality and others】 - I love meeting people, listening and talking to them. - I'm friendly and caring, I hope:) - I love nature and enjoy hiking and skiing. - I love seasonal flowers and good local food. - You will see a lot about Japanese culture, nature, and lifestyle with me. What has made you decide to come to Japan, by the way? Is it its scenic beauties, exotic culture, history, food, anime, or what else? Is it your business that has brought (or will bring) you here? Let me have a clue and customize your tour. I will make the best tour suggestion for you. Why don’t you contact me now? I’m looking forward to seeing you soon! Thank you! Arigato-gozaimas!
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Japan
Fumie U.
5.00 / 5
(32 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(32 reviews)
I am Fumie Ueda, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Atami, Shizuoka, only 50 minutes away from Tokyo by Shinkansen trains. Atami is conveniently located at the foot of the Hakone mountains, and the base of the Izu Peninsula. It is also close to Mt. Fuji and the Shimizu Port in Shizuoka. I am excited to show you around beautiful places that I love. I grew up in Yokohama, spent 1 year as a high school exchange student in Allentown, PA in the US, went to college and lived/worked in Tokyo for about 10 years before coming to this beautiful onsen resort. After becoming a guide, I met with guests from various backgrounds, and I feel grateful once again, for my experience to be exposed to different cultures in my youth. Let’s have a good time together!
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Japan
Shin N.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Welcome to Japan! I'm Shin. I have been an English Guide in Japan more than10 years. I can guide Tokyo, Kanagawa and almost all metropolitan sightseeing and walking spots. I was born in Kobe, grown up in Osaka, and studied in Kyoto, so not only Tokyo but I also have a good knowledge of Japanese historical cities. I love talking about Japanese food & culture, walking quiet narrow streets, drinking tasty Japanese whisky, Sumo, Rugby & Sports, and Japanese mountains. I climbed Mt. Fuji 18 times with foreign guests. We enjoyed the auspicious moments of sunrising from the summit. I would like to support you to make your stay in Japan memorable and precious one. It is grateful if you refer to my proposed tour schedule, in the case you have your own interests, I am happy to tailor the tour schedule responding your requests. Please feel free to contact me. I look forward to sharing wonderful time in Japan with you. Be my guest!
New Kamakura Tour Guides
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Japan
Machi S.
Hello, my name is Machiko! I was born in raised in Kanagawa Prefecture but also lived for 12 years in the United States. While living in California, many people showed me kindness and helped me to adjust to living abroad. Now that I am back in Japan, I want to "pay it forward" and return that kindness by sharing my local knowledge of Kanagawa to visitors from abroad. In Japanese, we have a word, "omotenashi", which means "hospitality". It is an important part of our culture to welcome our guests with warmth and sincerity. I can speak both English and Japanese, so I want to be more than just a personal tour guide; I want to help bridge our cultures, with respect and understanding, while sharing the beauty and local charms of Japan. Please consider me and we can explore my corner of Japan to learn about the culture, food and history of my home together!
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Japan
Masa O.
I spent many years in the automotive industry and international consulting, including extensive time living and working in the United States. While I am very comfortable hosting business executives, I truly love sharing the "heart of Japan" with families and senior travelers. I enjoy making my tours feel like a walk with a knowledgeable friend—whether we are discussing the latest design trends or the deep history of a hidden temple. My goal is to bridge the gap between cultures with a smile, ensuring that every guest, from busy professionals to curious grandkids, feels welcome and inspired.
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Japan
Masayoshi K.
Hello and welcome! I have been living in Kamakura for about seven years, just a short five-minute walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. I truly love this city for its unique combination of historic temples, peaceful nature, and traditional streets. One of my favorite hobbies is walking around Kamakura with my camera and capturing everyday scenes of the town. I enjoy discovering small streets, quiet temples, and scenic viewpoints. I use a Sony α7CII camera and enjoy helping visitors capture beautiful and memorable photos of their trip. I also run twice a week in the morning, often along Kamakura’s hiking trails or by Yuigahama Beach. Because of this, I am very familiar with many walking routes and hidden paths in the area. If you enjoy nature, hiking, or longer walks, I would be happy to guide you through some of Kamakura’s beautiful spots. I graduated from a university in the United States and continue to use English regularly in my work and through international exchange events. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and sharing the charm of Kamakura in English. During our tour, I hope to show you not only famous places such as the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, but also the relaxing atmosphere, nature, and everyday beauty of Kamakura. I would also be happy to help you take great photos so you can bring home wonderful memories of your trip. I look forward to exploring Kamakura together with you!
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Japan
Masahiro A.
I am a National Licensed Guide Interpreter with a unique background. After a 30-year corporate career and obtaining an MBA, I decided to dedicate my life to mastering traditional Japanese arts. I am a graduate of professional schools for Sushi and Soba noodles. Currently, I am in the professional pottery course. My expertise isn't just from books — I practice these arts every day. While residing in Yokohama, I operate a traditional Japanese guest house (Minpaku) in a 150-year-old folk house in Minamiuonuma, Niigata. I also manage local rice fields through a contract farming model, contributing to the preservation of the region's renowned agricultural heritage. Certifications: MBA(2002),National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English 2012), DELE A2 (Spanish 2024). Culinary Arts: Certified Sushi Chef (Ginza Onodera Academy 2024), Food Hygiene Supervisor (Yokohama City), Professional Soba Maker (Issa-an 2025). Cultural Arts: Tea Ceremony (Enshu-ryu), Calligraphy, Professional Pottery Student(2024-2028). I can offer 1.The Artisan's Table: A deep dive into the world of Sushi and Soba with a professional chef's perspective. I can arrange private sushi and soba workshops for you. 2. Zen & Ceramics: I offer visits to historic temples and hidden ceramic galleries, along with private lessons on tea ceremony etiquette. Also I provide hands-on pottery workshops. 3. Stay at a traditional Japanese farmhouse in Niigata and experience authentic farming while embracing nature away from the city bustle. My global perspective is rooted in my time at the University of Florida. With over 10 years of experience in corporate communications at a major firm, I specialize in distilling complex information into clear, logical, and persuasive narratives. Beyond Sightseeing: Hablo un poco de español. ¡Bienvenidos! Tengo muchas ganas de verte. Nos vemos pronto. ¡Chao! ¡Chao!
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Japan
Yuka M.
Born and raised in the Kamakura area, my passions include music, surfing, art appreciation, and farming. From Kamakura’s rich culture and historic architecture to wonderful local restaurants, art galleries, and the vibrant surf culture of Shonan, I’ll take you beyond the typical tourist spots and introduce you to hidden gems known only to locals. Having lived in California and Hawaiʻi, I’m completely comfortable in English and happy to guide you with ease. I truly hope you’ll enjoy your special time in Kamakura to the fullest.
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Japan
Mika T.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Hi, I'm Mika, a National Licensed Tourist guide. I have formal training in practical photography, certified by a Japanese art education association, and will gladly assist you in capturing memorable moments during the tour. On clear days, you can expect well-composed photos with Tokyo as a stunning backdrop. Photos can be shared digitally after the tour. (Photography support may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.)
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Japan
Mikhail B.
Hello, my name is Mikhail. I’ve been living in Japan for three years. I studied here, learned the language to JLPT N1 level, and became deeply familiar with the culture and everyday life. I speak English fluently and worked as a guide for a Japanese company for one year, mainly with English-speaking travelers. I truly love Japan — especially Tokyo, a city I know not just by its landmarks but also by its unique atmosphere. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion, guiding people through both famous sights and hidden local spots that most visitors never see. I love meeting new people and believe that every tour should feel personal, fun, and memorable.
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Japan
Yuki N.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
I grew up in Kanagawa, and have lived in Tokyo, Kobe, Shizuoka, Shikoku and Shonan area in Japan. I have also lived and worked in the US at a Japanese international company. I have a lot of experiences to communicate with US people through my job. I understand what foreign people want to experience in Japan! I will be able to take you anywhere, anything you want. I hope to be a good friends with you!
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Kamakura Tour Reviews
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Myrna S.
5 / 5
May 15, 2026
“Yoshi was the Best!”
We booked 3 days with Yoshi. We told him that we would like to see all the highlights of Tokyo, and he delivered. We are in our mid 60's and Yoshi was older, but I swear he would win the Men's Olympic 400-meter race. He was very knowledgeable about Tokyo, Japanese history, and the subway system. While doing the special areas of North, South, East, and West Tokyo, it was Kamakura that we were in love with. We took the subway, train and bus to get there, and the sites were magical. Yoshi introduced us to Tempura, Macha, Wasabi and best of all, Wagyu. He tried to get us to try sushi, but he was unsuccessful. He did, however, show us the samples in the fish and food markets. If we were to good back to Japan I would definitely try to book Yoshi again. He was wonderful. 5 stars!
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Yoshi S.
Hi Myrna, tahnk you for your warm message. Looking forward to seeing you again! Yoshi
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Sandi M.
5 / 5
May 5, 2026
“A very insightful and beautiful day!”
We had a wonderful experience with Nao. He planned the day thoughtfully, and was easy to communicate with. We highly recommend him as a tour guide!
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Naoya U.
Hi,Sandi It's a great memory to be able to work with a wonderful family. I love the poses of the children meditating at the temple and the family photos with the Great Buddha. Thank you very much for your compliments, please come to Japan again, I am waiting for you. Naoya USUDA
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Indra G.
5 / 5
Apr 28, 2026
“Enjoyable day toi with Yasuko”
My husband and I had wonderful day tour in Kamakura. We have got to know about the history of Kamakura. We have enjoyed having tea ceremony with Yasuko. Thank you so much Yasuko
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Yacco M.
Thank you very much for your kind review, Indra-san. I was also surprised by the long line at the bamboo temple today; however, seeing how the bamboo grows gave us a wonderful sense of energy. I’m so glad we could enjoy a peaceful matcha experience in such a tranquil setting. Thanks to you, I was also able to discover places connected to the friendship between Japan and your home country that I had not known before, and I truly had a wonderful time. I sincerely hope you continue to have a wonderful journey. Thank you again. Yacco
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