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Kaneo U.
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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Grant A.
Hello! My name is Grant, and I’ve spent over a decade living and exploring Japan. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I first came to Japan as a high school exchange student in Inuyama, a historic castle town in Aichi. My love for Japan began early—sparked by childhood games like Pokémon that were released in Japanese before English. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for Japanese language, culture, and history. I hold an N2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and I graduated from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy. I’ve visited all 47 prefectures and explored a wide range of historical sites, shrines, and castles throughout the country. My background in Japanese history helps me provide context that brings depth and meaning to the places we visit—whether it's understanding a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, the story behind a castle ruin, or uncovering the historical layers of a Tokyo neighborhood. If you’re planning to explore Tokyo, here are some tour options to consider: One day in Tokyo? The Ginza Line Tour offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights. Two days? Pair the East Tokyo Tour and West Tokyo Tour to get a well-rounded experience. Interested in anime? The Anime Tour is flexible and can be tailored to match your specific interests. For those looking to go beyond the city, I also offer day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and other nearby destinations. While most guests book Tokyo-based tours, I also guide in other regions—especially Kyoto, where I’ve visited every World Heritage Site. I regularly lead tours in Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, Hikone, and other locations easily reached by rail. Multi-day and custom tours are available on request. Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours) Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen + transportation Feel free to get in touch to plan a tour that fits your interests and travel plans.
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Chiaki K.
Welcome to Japan! My name is Chiaki. I’m a government licensed guide interpreter, a wife and mother of two grown-up children. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 30 years so I know the area well. If you don’t want to miss popular “must see” places, wish to eat a variety of Japanese popular and delicious food, have particular interest in Japanese theatrical arts, architectures, gardens, tea ceremony and “kawaii” characters, or are tired of tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan, I can help you. My goal is to help you to make your stay in Japan as memorable and fulfilling as possible. If I can serve you to make your special trip more special, it will be my pleasure.
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Yoshi S.
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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Ritsuko K.
Hi, I'm Ritsuko, a national licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in Tokyo. As Tokyo is a city of many faces, I hope you will discover your hidden gems during the tour. I love to wander around the shops and places downtown and one of my hobbies is to find daily-use products made in Japan. So I can select unique souvenirs for you within your budget! I am football-mad and have been to every FIFA World Cup except one tournament since 1998. I also love to go island hopping in Asia. That's why I have been to over 30 countries. Wherever I went, people were so kind to me. So, it's my turn. I will do my best to make your tour a memorable one! Hope to hear from you soon.
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Hiromi Y.
Hi, I am Hiromi, a National licensed guide in English. I studied in England and U.S. during my 20s and 30s. I graduated college in NY. While I lived in overseas and experiencing different culture, I had chances to look at Japanese culture from the outside. And I realized its richness and uniqueness. Experiencing different culture was like discovering my own culture. I live west part of Tokyo with my husband. Whenever we have time we like traveling. Also I have been practicing tea gathering (tea ceremony) about 10 years. In Tokyo, there exist traditional culture as well as pop culture. There are so many places I would like to show you. It’s my pleasure to introduce you exquisite part of Tokyo. Let’ enjoy exploring TOKYO with me! I’m looking forward to sharing memorable experience with you.
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Atsushi K.
I have been working for the business with American companies for many years and have many experiences guiding customers from all over the world, from Japan to the USA and Europe. I lived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for five years and loved to drive around Europe, the USA, and Japan. I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter and want to introduce Japanese traditional culture to people worldwide who are interested in it. I can be your guide in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura for your enjoyable time in Japan.
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Hideaki M.
Hello! I’m Hideaki. Just call me “Mura” or “Mura-san”. “San” means “Mr.” or "Ms." in Japanese. I have a national tour guide license in English. I have guided for 192 days (531 guests) in 2024, 201 days (576 guests) in 2023, 170 days (501 guests) in 2019 and 149 days (455 guests) in 2018. I have experiences to live in the following cities on business. - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Four years - Nantong (China) One and half years, - Jakarta (Indonesia) One and half years - Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA) Two years. My hobbies are playing golf, listening classical music and watching football. My basic policy as a tour guide is to entertain my guests with my best hospitality. I really like to see my guests smiling. I myself also enjoy chatting with my guest about not only a general explanation about Japanese culture and history but everything based on my experiences and hobbies. Let’s enjoy a wonderful tour in Japan !
New Tokyo Tour Guides
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Mido C.
Hello Everyone I’m MIDO a local guide in Tokyo I know the city very well. I know many great places, including Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Inokashira Park, where you can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms. I’d also love to show you around Tsukiji Market, famous for its fresh seafood, lively fish stalls, and a look at traditional Japanese food culture, along with other amazing spots in Tokyo. I can’t wait to show you around and share the wonderful vibes of this city with you! Feel free to contact me to plan your visit.
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Rene F.
KONNICHIWA! I am Rene. I studied commerce and marketing at university and have already graduated. I also studied abroad in France, where I was deeply inspired by the positivity and openness of people from different cultures. Through that experience, I discovered the joy of connecting with others beyond language and cultural barriers. Now, as a guide in Japan, I hope to share the authentic beauty and warmth of this country with visitors from around the world, while supporting and inspiring them during their journey!!!
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Ayami M.
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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Camille L.
Bonjour et enchantée, je suis Camille ! (« Kamiiyu », en japonais) Passionnée par l'histoire, l'art et la culture japonaise depuis ma plus tendre enfance, j'ai décidé de franchir le cap et de vivre un an au Japon. Je vis et sillonne le pays depuis le mois de décembre 2024, aujourd'hui, de retour à Tokyo, j'accompagne des groupes de visiteurs francophones dans cette capitale pour les guider à travers les buildings et leur conter la fabuleuse histoire du pays du soleil levant. « Vous avez peut-être de nombreuses questions : C'est quoi un yukata ? Temple bouddhiste et sanctuaire shintoïste, quelle est la différence ? On dit "Geiko" ou "Geisha" ? C'est quoi du "Kabuki" ? Quels sont les spécialités culinaires ici ? JE VEUX TOUT GOÛTER !!! Un samouraï, un shogun, un empereur, ... quesaco ?! Et si je suis un vrai "Otaku", passionnée de manga ou d'anime, je vais où ? Que faire ou ne pas faire au Japon ? Etc. Je vous dis TOUT ! Entre lieux incontournables de la vie tokyoïte moderne et quartiers traditionnels emblématiques, j'espère vous partager un bout de cette passion et vous aider à mieux appréhender votre séjour dans ce pays merveilleux mais, aux mœurs si différentes. » Si vous êtes intéressez n'hésitez pas à me contacter, à me partager vos envies, et je préparerais votre visite en fonction. Et si vous n'avez pas d'idées, aucun problème, je prendrais les devants ! Je propose plusieurs types de visites guidées : 1 seul lieu précis (durée 2h environ) 1 demi journée à travers plusieurs endroits (durée 3h30) 1 journée à travers plusieurs endroits (durée 7h) Je vous dis donc à très bientôt, ou plutôt : "Matane" !
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Dmitrijs B.
Hi! I have lived in Japan for more than 10 years so far, including 4 last years in beautiful Kamakura. I know all corners of the town and I would be glad to share my knowledge with my guests. I speak five languages and love meeting new people! Please do not hesitate to contact me know, should you have any question or requests!
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Kota A.
Hello everyone! My name is Kota. After graduation from a university in Japan I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada, on a working holiday. While working as a server at a sushi restaurant, I had many opportunities to interact with guests who loved Japan, while also learning about Canadian culture from them. Those experiences became truly meaningful to me, and now I would like to take on that role here in Japan—sharing the beauty of my country with visitors and creating unforgettable memories together. Tokyo is a world-famous metropolis, but beyond its well-known landmarks, it is full of hidden gems that are less crowded and waiting to be discovered. I would be delighted to explore such places with you and do my very best to make your trip to Japan a wonderful experience. Since I am originally from Hiroshima, I am also very familiar with Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. I would be happy to give you helpful advice if you plan to visit those areas. And if our schedules align, I would love to guide you around my hometown Hiroshima, as well as Shiga where I spent my student years, or even Kyoto and Osaka. Please feel free to reach out anytime! I enjoy watching soccer (especially Manchester United!), and I also like beer and whisky. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all :)
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Kenta M.
!!! I ALSO OFFER FULLY CUSTOMIZED TOURS FROM TOKYO !!! Hi! I'm Kenta from Japan. Just call me ‘Ken’ It’s easy. I was born in Tokyo and raised in Ibaraki pref. After graduating from a high school in Ibaraki, I went to a university in Tokyo to study music. After that, I worked part-time jobs related to music, and finally became a resident DJ in Shibuya, organizing various events and also working in lighting and sound. I have also performed alongside world-famous artists that everyone knows. After working as a DJ for several years, I started a company that imports plants. Our products are mainly rare plants from around the world. I import them and wholesale them to businesses. I have traveled to many countries around the world since my DJ days. I have performed in Asian countries, studied English in South Africa, and even went to Canada to see the Aurora. I really love traveling abroad. I believe that experiencing different cultures and embracing new things is very important. I’m excited to see you guys ! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. !!! I ALSO OFFER FULLY CUSTOMIZED TOURS FROM TOKYO !!!
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Hiromi S.
Hello my name is Hiromi. I am Japanese and local around Tokyo,Kanagawa area. I used to work in the bank for more than 20 years.Now I enjoy to be a private guide for the tourists from America,France,Germany,Canada,Norway,Greece..so on. I have many options that you are going to love it!! I also have a stroller and experiences to raise 2sons so I can make you feel comfortable here in Japan without any worries with me. I am so excited to meet you and support you to make the precious memories in Japan .
Day Trips from Tokyo
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Tokyo Tour Reviews
Pam S.
“Shu gave a a great introduction to Tokyo ”
We had a great afternoon with Shusaka. It was our first day in Tokyo and he gave us a fantastic introduction to 2 different areas. He knew we were very interacted in different types of foods and he brought us to all different food vendors to try a variety of Japanese food. Delicious!!! He was great with my kids and is extremely friendly and knowledgeable!! He also speaks English very well which is always very helpful! He even took pictures and sent them to me!!! Thanks Shu!!!
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Shusaku M.
Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the Nakano and Shinjuku tour. As a Japanese person, it made me very happy that you chose to visit Japan and that you even made a list of things to do here. Please do get in touch if you ever come to Japan again. Enjoy the rest of your time in Japan! Arigato Gozaimasu!!!
Linna W.
“Amazing guide”
We really can’t thank Mr. Kunio enough — our guests are super happy to have him as their guide. We’ll definitely be working with him again in the future.
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Kunio N.
Hello, Linna-san. Thank you for your nice coment for my 3-day tour in Tokyo area. As I duly enjoyed the tour with such cheerful family, I'm glad to know that they also enjoyed. I look forward to making a tour with you soon. Kunio
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Pablo V.
“Experiencia extraordinaria con Michiyo en Japón”
Viajamos a Tokio en familia y tuvimos la gran fortuna de contar con Michiyo como nuestra guía durante varios días. Desde el primer momento fue extraordinariamente atenta: fue por nosotros al aeropuerto de Narita, nos ayudó con el traslado al hotel y a partir de ahí inició con nosotros los recorridos por la ciudad y alrededores. Durante nuestros días juntos visitamos lugares emblemáticos como Shibuya, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Asakusa, Odaiba y también Nikko. En todo momento Michiyo organizó el itinerario de manera impecable, pero siempre mostrándose flexible y abierta a adaptar el plan según lo que deseábamos hacer. Constantemente nos preguntaba cómo nos sentíamos, qué queríamos ver o conocer, y nos hacía recomendaciones excelentes. Su conocimiento de la historia, la cultura y las costumbres de Japón hizo que cada visita fuera mucho más interesante y significativa. Además, su trato fue siempre amable, cercano y respetuoso. Nos hizo sentir cómodos, cuidados y bienvenidos en todo momento. Gracias a ella pudimos disfrutar Japón con total tranquilidad. No solo fue una guía profesional de altísimo nivel, sino también una gran compañía durante nuestro viaje. La recomendamos ampliamente. Sin duda volveríamos a viajar con ella.
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Michiyo N.
Muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Me alegra saber que disfrutaron de mi tour. Yo también disfruté mucho el tiempo con ustedes, descubriendo otros aspectos de Tokio a través de sus ojos. Espero que nos veamos en otras ocasiones. Feliz Navidad y Abrazos!!
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Local Tour Guides in Tokyo
Elevate your Tokyo exploration with private tours and a local guide that unveils enriching stories and curated experiences for a unique city adventure.
There’s more to Tokyo than the Sky tree and busy train terminals. A private guide ensures your preferences shape the itinerary, offering you a chance to explore Tokyo's diverse neighborhoods, each with its own style and charm. From the rare finds in Yurakucho, to the book loving streets of Jimbocho, there’s a new discovery around every corner.
Add some cultural depth to your Tokyo trip with a local guide that appreciates the city’s layers. In the historic district of Kagurazaka, known for its old world structures and charm, your guide can share tales of the mysterious yet beautifully preserved geisha culture and lead you to Kagurazaka Street, which is sprinkled with teahouses, artisan stalls, and even French-inspired bistros.