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Macky H.

(2 reviews)

Hi! I am Macky. I am glad to accompany you on your tour to Japan and show you the beauty and experiences Japan has to offer. I am an English tour guide and I have guided many foreign visitors around Kamakura, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and Hakone. I love sightseeing myself and I enjoy food and wine… I have been interested in intercultural exchanges and have visited many places locally and overseas alike. I have strong passion in Japanese history, culture, and geography. More than just simply showing you the stunning beauty of the places, I love to impart the cultural and historical value of each sightseeing spot. The place I can guide tourists best is Kamakura which has major shrines and temples with historical and religious details. It can be fun not only to explore Kamakura from historical point of view but also experience various activities such as hiking, rental kimono-clad walking, and learning carving technique as well as soba noodle preparation. I am flexible. My guide is unique and comprehensive. If you want to make the most out of your trip, I can show you around and make you experience Japan to the fullest. I can accommodate the tour according to your needs and preferences giving you a hassle-free, enjoyable and memorable tour. I can also take you to non tourism places such as various factory tours in Yokohama and Kawasaki City.

Motoyuki H.

4.92 / 5

(24 reviews)

My name is Moto, National Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Yamanashi, Kofu-city. I can offer real experiences of Japanese nature, culture and commoner's life. Check tour inventory and contact me soon if you are interested in !!

Yasuko Y.

4.78 / 5

(36 reviews)

Welcome to Shizuoka in the central area of Japan. I was born in Hakone, Kanagawa Pref. and grew up in Izu Peninsula, also studied English at Kanagawa University in Yokohama. After graduation, I have traveled to a lot of countries such as Europe, U, S., Asia and lived in Australia for a year. I had a great time to visit there to have a wonderful experience. So I decided to become a licensed tour guide for introducing Japan to foreign tourists. Now I live in Izu which is close to Mt.Fuji and Hakone. I'm interested in Arts, Hot Springs, traditional places and of course delicious food. I would like to introduce beautiful Izu which has lots of Geopark sites and traditional Hot spring resort "Shuzenji, Nagaoka, and so on. Please Enjoy this area together!! Bienvenidos

Fumie U.

(18 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!

Koji I.

4.96 / 5

(27 reviews)

Since 2007 I have been an English-speaking tour guide, visiting most of the major sightseeing spots in Japan with international travelers. At the same time I have been working as an translator, mainly dealing with technical documents. Shizuoka prefecture has a number of spots for sightseeing, but they have not been fully covered in English-language travel books or on the Internet. So, as a local tour guide, through the TripleLights services, I am hoping to introduce some of the attractiveness of this region to the international visitors.

Hiroyo A.

4.84 / 5

(32 reviews)

Hello, I’m Hiroyo. I was born and brought up in Shizuoka. After living in Tokyo and in England, eventually I came back to Shizuoka. It is really a good place to live. I have been interested in Japanese traditional culture. I used to be in a Kendo(Japanese fencing) club and a Japanese flower arrangement club when I was a student. I got a degree of Sho-dan(first-dan) in Kendo, and a diploma in follower arrangement. I also got a certificate as a Japanese tea instructor. It would be my great pleasure to help you find out more about Japanese culture. Shizuoka is a lovely place to visit. It has many historical sites, traditional culture, abundant nature and a wide variety of local specialties including green tea, wasabi, many kinds of fruits and sea food fresh from the sea! You will be sure to enjoy them. Hope to see you here in Shizuoka!

Yumiko M.

(41 reviews)

Hello, I'm Yumiko, nationally certified English-speaking tour guide. I live in Yamanashi Prefecture, which is next to Tokyo and the home of Mt. Fuji. I myself love to travel, find something interesting, eat local good food, and have wonderful experience!! I'd like to make your tour enjoyable and memorable. Mt. Fuji area including the Fuji Five Lakes has many nice spots you must visit. Walking tour in Aokigahara Forest is my favorite. Cycling around Lake Kawaguchiko is also fun! Visit to Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine will inspire you with holy feeling. Quick tour & tasting at Sake brewery are popular as well. Let's enjoy together!! I guide you not only around Yamanashi Prefecure, but also Nagano, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Hakone, and Kamakura. For example, as for Nagano, I guide you to Snow Monkey, Zenko-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Daio Wasabi Farm in Azumino, Nakasendo, and so on. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Yumiko

Hiroko I.

(7 reviews)

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Greeting from Izu ,shizuoka prefecture, a city just 1.5 hours from Tokyo. I am Hiroko Inamura, a national licensed tour guide. I was born in Numazu and live in Nirayama, located at north part of Izu Peninsula, surrounded by beautiful seas and mountains, and at the top of it all, Mt.Fuji: a truly lovely and amazing Mountain. I am lucky to see Mt.Fuji from my room everyday ! Since I studied and lived in Perth, Australia and Barcelona, Spain, and traveled over 35 countries, I am fluent in English and do speak Spanish that is very useful fie me to communicate with guests from abroad. I love travelling and look for something different and special to introduce for my guests that they haven't experienced before. Izu is the place if you want something more! And yet we Japanese seem to have kept it to ourselves: you see only few foreign visitors here! Visiting the top and center of Izu areas, you constantly meet Japanese traditional and rural world , visit to a wasabi water-field, it's great fun!- and you can experience "wasabi picking " or "wasabi pickle making " during the season, you can do "Japanese tea picking" , ,wearing the special traditional tea picking Kimono! There are many more attractive sits such as Banjo Fall, Joren fall in Amagi and lots more to make your day memorable. This area is great during the seasons of autumn leaves and cherry blossom. And what you can't miss our on is a visit to the oldest hot-springs resort in Izu: the really beautiful Shuzenji. Walking around the town , , ,exploring historical and traditional sits and the grate Bamboo Grove Path remind you of "the good old days". This is the town described as "the little Kyoto "and designated as one of the best visiting place in Japan by the Michelin guide book. I have just mentioned a few of many other attractive places in this area . I am very happy to introduce you what you can see,do and eat here in Izu and its surrounding areas and I promise you to have wonderful memories !

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Aki K.

Bonjour, je suis Aki. J'ai habité à Lyon en France pendant 8 ans et étudié la sociologie et l'anthropologie à l'université Lyon2. J'ai eu le Mster2. Après le retour au Japon, j'ai travaillé dans l'entreprise française à Yokohama pendant 10 ans. Ma mission est compbabilité. Mais la comptabilité est un travail répétitif. Je souhaite apprendre et découvrir l'autre monde dans ma vie. J'ai donc décidé de la quitter et j'ai commencé de travailler comme guide nationale. J'aime bien l'histoire. L'histoire du Japon est parfois mystérieuse . Parce que le bouddisme qui vient de l'Inde et le shintoïsme qui est la religion indigène cohabitent dans notre vie quotidienne. Pourquoi les deux religions cohabitent ? Comment nous pouvons le comprendre ? C'est la question qui m'intéresse aussi. Je voudrais donc chercher une réponse et avoir les expériences exceptionnelles ensemble avec les touristes. En tant que guide, je ne veux pas uniquement leur l'expliquer et leur en parler, mais je fais en voyage ensemble avec les touristes pour présenter les charmes du Japon. Ensuite, j'aimerais présenter ma ville Mishima et la région d'Izu. Tokyo et Kyoto est typiquement Japon ? Mais non ! La vie quotidienne exisite à la compagne, je pense. Les touristes étrangers peuvent également découvrir les aspecs différents que leur pays et avoir. Par exemple, Mishima est près de Tokyo. Les rivières traversent dans la ville. L'eau de la rivière vient du Mt Fuji, froide et très propre. Nous pouvons y marcher et nous baigner pendant l'été. Et puis, nous pouvons visiter la ruine de chateau Yamanaka qui est entre Mishima et Hakone. C'est un parc civique et l'entrée gratuite. Les touristes voient Mt Fuji et la baie de Suruga. C'est une vue magnifique !! Est-ce que vous voulez découvrir le Japon avec moi ? Merci

Hideaki W.

Hello, I'm a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter. I enjoy showing travelers the countryside of central Honshu, primarily Shizuoka, ranging from the beautiful Izu Peninsula, Shimoda, and the Port of Shimizu, to Kunozan Shrine and Ieyasu TOKUGAWA, the elaborate resting place of Japan's first shogun. I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture. I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest. I’ve been a frequent visitor to Kyushu, too. I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education services, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo. I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with VISA applications. My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua italiano. Let's enjoy touring together, shall we? I look forward to meeting up with you soon. Thank you.

Setsuko H.

4.83 / 5

(6 reviews)

Hello, I'm Setsuko! I am living in Shizuoka City, Home of Mt. Fuji. It is a very attractive local city located in the middle of Japan. It takes about only one hour from Tokyo or Nagoya by the super express Shinkansen. I’d love to introduce you some historical places related to the first shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, local arts and crafts and modern hobby manufactures as well as local specialities such as green tea, citrus fruits, and fresh seafood. Let’s visit scenic spots on the base of Mt. Fuji together. You can not miss many hot spring resorts in Izu Peninsula. I also recommend visiting industrial musems of Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda,Toyota, etc. in Hamamatsu area. People in Shizuoka are very friendly and welcome guests from overseas. Why don’t we share a wonderful time here in Shizuoka?

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Tea Tour for tea lovers! - to know everything about tea!

6 hours 30 min

I believe the tour will be a great one for tea lovers to learn about more about Japanese tea. Shizuoka is one of the biggest tea producers in Japan having many production areas across the prefecture including Makinohara plateau, the largest tea plantation. We will visit two tea facilities located in this area. You can enjoy the experience of tea ceremony and other hands-on activities. As a Japanese Tea instructor, I hope I can be a help for you to fully enjoy this tea tour!

Izu Experience-"Wasabi field" ,Great nature and Sushi

This tour gives you a lot of surprises and new experiences you can just do in Izu! Start from Shuzenji station, we go through a way of the among mountains in Naka Izu to visit one of the wasabi field .With its pure water and unspoiled natural surroundings, this area produces one of the best Wasabi in Japan and you are surprised to see beautiful wasabi terraces along the river. On your requests, you can experience "wasabi Picking"(seasonal ) and wasabi pickles making(all the seasons ) by local housewives.Then going deeper into the mountain, you see Banjo Falls (20m high and 6 m width). You stand in front of its great water fall to feel just relax. Try to take a deep breath with your both arms full opened , you just listen to the sounds of the waterfalls, birds singing, and nature with your eyes closed , you feel very calm and peaceful, forgetting about busy daily lives while getting positive and happy feeling. After visiting Naka Izu area, This is the time to enjoy Locan specialities!! Yes! With your wasabi picked or bought at the wasabi field, you can go to a local sushi restaurant and you try fresh sea food from just "out of the Suruga Bay " at their counter. Enjoy conversations with a restaurant staff,looking un usual seafood, and trying new sushi can be just enjoyable! You are also surprised the taste of real wasabi ( not hot like what you know.it is mildly hot and feels like a whipping cream !It is very difficult to describe so please try and tell me how you taste!). When you are happy with what you eat and experience at a sushi restaurant, this is the end of the tour ,going back to the nearest train station,saying good bye to Izu with a new memory !

Historic and Scenic Tour at the Foot of Mt.Fuji

6 hours

Histric and serene tour with 3 popular spots on the base of Mt. Fuji. First, Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, the head shrine for more 1300 sengen shrines throughout Japan. Mt.Fuji and the goddess of Mt. Fuji welcomes us with beautiful cherry blossoms. Next, Shiraito-no-Taki with sacred water springing out of the lava cracks. Our final destination, Lake Tanuki in Asagiri Highlands. Walking or cycling attracts you with spectacular view of Mt .Fuji. Let’s feel the serene atmosphere together.

Seasonal Tour! Tea picking with a view of Mt.Fuji, closest tea field from Tokyo!

The basic idea of this tour is to spend relaxing and enjoyable day in Izu, by experiencing what you can do only here for a limited time! Enjoy the day trip to Japanese tea field in a beautiful town of Nirayama, overlooking two World heritage sites; "Mt.Fuji" and "the Nirayama Reverberator", and let's have delicious Japanese lunch together!

Atami Tour Customized for You!

8 hours

Atami is a small onsen resort only 48 min. from Tokyo on Shinkansen trains. It is one of the oldest spa resorts in Japan and historically it has been an attractive retreat for celebrities. But it has rustic charms to offer, too. If you are tired of traveling in big cities, why don’t you visit Atami and spend a day or two and find spots off the unbeaten path.

Toshogu Shrine, Shimizu Sushi Museum & Lunch

5 hours

Kunosan Toshogu shrine is one of the most popular historical sites in Shizuoka city. The first shogun of the Edo feudal government, Ieyasu Tokugawa was enshrined here about 400 years ago. I think he is the most famous shogun in Japanese history, because he united the nation for the first time. After he retired from the position of shogun, he spent his last years in Sumpu, the former name of Shizuoka because he loved the place very much. When he died in 1616, according to his living will, he was buried on the top of Mt. Kuno and Toshogu shrine was built the following year to enshrine his deified spirit. The main building was designated as a national treasure in 2010. The beautiful building is worth seeing and its design also exemplifies Ieyasu Tokugawa’s message of peace. I think you will find out why he wanted to be buried there and understand his spirit for pursuing peace. After visiting Toshogu shrine, you can fully enjoy a panoramic view of the Shimizu port, Miho pine grove and Mt. Fuji, if the weather allows. We can visit Sushi Museum in the Shimizu Dream Plaza(which includes a shopping mall, a movie theater, museums, restaurants etc.). There are some good sushi restaurants around the port and a sushi lunch there is recommended since it boasts Japan’s largest catch of tuna. You will love the fresh seafood there! ☆ As an option, you can visit the fish market near the Shimizu port as well. ☆ If you are interested in other places in Shizuoka, I can add it to your itinerary. Please don’t hesitate to ask.

Walking Tour in Shizuoka City

Walking tour to visit 3 attractive spots in the downtoun Shizuoka. First Sumpu Castle Park, where the first shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa spent his last days. In the Japanese garden, how about authentic green tea and sweets? Then Sengen Shrine rebuilt by Iemitsu, the third shogun. On the neaby street, you can find local art and crafts. Finally, Shizuoka Hobby Square known as “the World Capital of Models”. Please get your favorite figures if you like. Let’s explore old and new Shizuoka together!

Historic and Scenic Tour in Shizuoka City

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5 hours 30 min

Hitorical and Panoramic tour with 3 spots in Shizuoka City. First, the Kuno Toshogu Shrine, built to commemorate Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Edo Period, visiting beautiful shrine by ropeway. Next, the observatory deck on the Nippondaira Hill. How about green tea in its cafe ? Final destination, Miho-no-Matsubara, famous for its heavenly maiden's legend. After walking on the legendary beach, lunch at fisherman's market is recommended. This tour pleases your eyes and stomach.

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One day walking excursion at Mishima

Are you looking for a day trip to have a break from visiting big and busy cities and seek relief from everyday fatigue? This is the ideal walking tour to relax and refresh your mind by exploring Mishima city, known as "city of water and history". Mishima is located in the eastern part of Shizuka prefecture with one of ideal places to see Mt.Fuji, only 50 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen and it is also very convenient to make a stop for the day tour from the eastern part of Japan, too.

Visit Tea Fields Cultivated by Samurai

7 hours

Makinohara plateau, Japan's largest tea plantation was surprisingly cultivated by samurai about 150 years ago. By visiting the tea museum there to learn everything about tea and experience tea ceremony. Then, we'll visit Chagu'sba Terrace to enjoy a refreshing view of tea fields. Their eco-friendly tea production method has been designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Last visit is Kakegawa Castle, a wooden castle reconstructed by the same method in samurai days.

Balade dans le quartier Shuzenji Onsen

2 hours

Shuzenji est une ancienne ville d'Onsen a Izu depuis 8eme siecle. Je vous montre des aspects historique et geographique. Vous allez decouvrir un nouveau aspect d'Izu qui est plus interessant que Hakone !

FROM$103/ per group

Aki K.

Découvrir Mishima

3 hours

Je vous montre la vie quotidienne des Japonais à Mishima. Comment les petits commerces sont -ils lié à notre vie quotidienne ? Quel est le système de faire des courses ?

FROM$158/ per group

Aki K.

A partir de 3 heures ! Ville d'Onsen Atami

3 hours

Atami est la ville d'Onsen. Cette balade est réservée privée et personnalisée. Vous pouvez découvrir non seulement les aspects cultures Onsen mais aussi les aspects historiques et géologiques

FROM$158/ per group

Aki K.

Adventure Tour at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

6 hours

Set in the Asagiri Highlands at the western foot of Mt. Fuji, this small-group taxi tour is a rather unorthodox one. The theme of this tour is "Challenge and Experience," with opportunities for you to actually participate in various activities.

A half day trip in Izu by E-bike / walking with options

Izu is in the eastern shizuoka about an hour from Tokyo by bullet train. Let's go cycling or walking around countryside. Visit the world heritage sites:

Let's walk around Izu Peninsula with your pedometers.

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7 hours

Izu Peninsula is the only area in "Honshu" island Japan, located on the Philippine Sea Plate. The peninsula was erected after clusters of volcanic islands and their northward movement, including those caves and cliffs where waves eroded rocks over time. You can also recall the days when Commodore Matthew C. Perry and Townsend Harris, who opened the first US Consulate, were around.

FROM$217/ per group

Hideaki W.

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Hideo S.

5 / 5

Oct 10, 2023

customized Izu tour

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Oct 10, 2023

“Stunning north/central Izu! ”

We went on a half-day, guided tour of north/central Izu and can honestly say it was an amazing tour! Yasuko-san was a terrific guide who provided a very appealing itinerary that included, among other things, a tour of waterfalls and wasabi fields. She communicated with us on a regular basis leading up to the tour and readily accommodated us based on our interests and time constraints. She met us promptly at the train station on the day of the tour and assisted us in securing a chartered taxi ahead of time. Yasuko-san and the driver took us to outstanding and remote points of interest that we would’ve never discovered on our own. The Izu region is simply beautiful with an abundance of nature, charm, and history. Bottom line, we highly recommend hiring Yasuko-san as a guide. She was warm, personable, and very professional. Moreover, we highly recommend going with this company as they helped resolve an initial problem with another guide and subsequently referred us to Yasuko-san.

Yasuko Y.

(36 reviews)

Thank you so much for an excellent review. I'm happy to hear you had a great time on my tour. There were few tourists on the contrary it rained, we could see more water from the waterfalls, too. I agree that our driver offered really good service, so I'll recommend other guides to use that. Thank you so much end enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan.

Eric H.

5 / 5

Sep 11, 2023

Izu peninsula (shuzenji and Izu nagaoka)

6 hours 30 min

Customized

Sep 11, 2023

“Incredible Day”

What a wonderful day with Yasuko san. Fujinomiya is absolutely incredible. The highlight for me was Takasago Sake Brewery and having Yasuko San as my guide made it all the better. She is such a kind person and I felt as if I was traveling with a friend. Thank you !

Yasuko Y.

(36 reviews)

Eric san, thank you for your wonderful review of my tour. I'm pleased to hear that you had a great time. Enjoy staying in other places in Japan. I hope to see you in the Fall or Spring in the future.

Joyce T.

5 / 5

Mar 15, 2023

Atami Tour Customized for You!

Mar 15, 2023

“What an enjoyable day!”

Fumie was such enjoyable company. She was very efficient, did more than expected and I wish we could have spent more time with her and its environment. She kindly accommodated my 'bum leg" which developed a few days prior. Unexpectedly and amusingly, at a garden two of my high school school mates of 60 years ago were there; she got to meet them. To Fumie: Doumo arigatou gozaimashita! Thank you very much! Yokatta deshita. Hope to return...soon!

Fumie U.

(18 reviews)

Thank you, Joyce-san, for the nice comment. It was my pleasure and privilege to be a part of your wonderful trip. I wish you all the best and hope to see you again.

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