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Shusaku M.
My name is Shusaku. I was born and raised in Osaka, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the beautiful landscapes and rich culture of the region. During my travels to 10 different countries, I came to realize the importance of listening to the locals to truly understand the culture and charm of a place. This experience taught me that local knowledge and experiences are invaluable in building a deeper understanding and connection while traveling. In my tours, I make it a point to not only showcase the popular tourist destinations but also to share insights into the everyday lives of locals and the culture of the region. By incorporating stories and knowledge from locals, I aim to provide a more enriching travel experience. My mission in life is to foster a deeper understanding of the world through travel and to build connections with people from different backgrounds. I look forward to creating unforgettable memories and sharing new discoveries with all of you!
Dan C.
Hi I’m a friendly Australian living in Japan for 20 years. I love this country and still now love to travel and find more wonderful places to visit here. I also want new travelers to experience the country the way I do.
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 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.
Haruo T.
I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. I have a license to teach in high schools and was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language in the University of Birmingham. Until 2015 I had been teaching English at public high schools in Kanagawa for 37 years. During that time, I had some experience of guiding students from overseas through sister-school relationship around Tokyo and Kanagawa. Therefore, I had good command of English with the TOEIC score of 935. As for a tour guide experience I earned the certificate of National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter in English and since then I have guided tourists to the popular sites around Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka. My guiding focuses on introducing not only Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds but also giving tourists some tips to travel Japan only by themselves, such as how to use trains and subways, find good restaurants, reserve tickets, buy survenier, and speak basic Japanese. In addition, my tour includes opportunities to experience Japanese culture like Zen meditation, ninja performance, visiting anime's location sites based on tourists' request. Besides, by means of my hobbies of writing English Haiku and Waka (traditional Japanese poems) and performing Rakugo (traditional Japanese funny story telling) in English, I can surely entertain tourists during the tour. My moto as a tour guide is let the tourists have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan with my profound, intelligible and interestiog guiding.
Noriko O.
Hi! Dear my future guest! I hope you are well. Hard conditions have been still going on but I'm so excited to welcome you. During the pandemic, I've got certificates as a medical interpreter and had chance to work at a hospital in Tokyo. It was a great opportunity such as to attend patients with covid and others illnesses. I came to reconsider safety and security is very important for travellers to relax and enjoy. I live in Chiba prefecture, commuting area to Tokyo. I was born in a family of Buddhism priest in Fukushima, So, I like to show you traditional temples and shrines just as a part of everyday life. I also like nature, arts, fashion, foodie....maybe everything! The attraction of Tokyo is mixture of something new and something old. Please feel many attractive scenes with me! I started my carrer as a tour conductor and visited many countries and had a chance to live in the Philippines for 5 years and US for 1 year. I remember people were so kind and generous to me. That's the reason why I am a tour guide now to do something helpful for guests from all over the world. So please don't hesitate to tell me your interest, I'm willing to be with you almost everywhere around Tokyo and Japan!
Yumi I.
I have lived in Tokyo for a long time, and I like Tokyo and really enjoy the life of Tokyo. I love eating, shopping and cooking, so Tokyo is one of most exciting places in Japan for me!! I think, not only for me and Japanese people, but also foreign tourists. I want to give you unforgettable memories in Japan. My top priority is to help you discover, enjoy, experience and feel Japanese culture, gourmet and life with the heart of Japanese hospitality. I’m interested in cross-cultural exchange. Let’s talk a lot about anything you want to know and try to do in Japan. I’m looking forward to seeing you the tour.
Grant A.
My name is Grant I lived more than 10 years in Japan. I graduated University and translation school in Tokyo. I am fluent in Japanese. I have a degree in Asian studies and have expert-level knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I have memorized the JR rail system across all of Japan, I use the same train timetable calculators as the station staff, and I have experience using bullet train passes that are exclusive to foreign visitors. I can optimally navigate the Tokyo underground and maximize value from a Tokyo metro pass and also understand Tokyo above ground which will allow for seamless transitions between different metro stations and landmarks with minimal backtracking. My tour fee is 20,000yen for 1-6hours (135.28USD) 30,000yen for 7-9hours (202.93USD) 40,000yen for 9-12hours (270.57USD) I have half-day tours listed at 20,000 yen (135.28USD) at the moment but you can combine them or do a custom tour for roughly up to 9 hours for 30,000 yen (202.93USD). The time transiting to and from your hotel for pick up or drop off within Tokyo 23wards does not count towards an increase in the price.
Junichi N.
Hello, I am Junichi. I am a licensed tour guide. I worked at a bank for 41 years, including overseas assignments in NY & LA for 12 years. I started this tour guide in 2007. I'd like you to experience and enjoy a Japanese culture different from your own.
Tokyo Tour Reviews
Michael D.
Safety Life Training und Tokyo Besichtigung
Customized
“Ein Tag Tokio mit Erdbebensimulations- und Lernzentrum”
Das war ein toller Tag mit Rie! Sie war super vorbereitet und hat für uns einen Termin im Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center vereinbart. Dieses ist eigentlich für Einheimische gedacht und die Führung war auf japanisch, aber Rie hat uns alles super übersetzt und auch unsere Fragen weitergegeben. Alles in allem eine sehr interessante und lehrreiche Erfahrung! Zum Mittagessen waren wir in einem kleinen Okonomiyaki-Restaurant. Dieses erreichten wir über einen kleinen Eingang mit einem kleinen Fahrstuhl - nie wären wir als Touristen dort alleine hingegangen und hätten gewusst, wie das Essen zubereitet wird (man macht es selber auf einer heißen Platte am Tisch). Die Aussicht vom Tokioter Rathaus und die Umbgebung des Bahnhofs waren weitere interessante, sehenswerte Anlaufpunkte. Wir haben noch viel mehr gesehen und den ganzen Tag interessante Informationen erhalten. Rie hat sehr viel Erfahrung, ist freundlich und eine absolut empfehlenswerte Reiseführerin. Schade, dass es 'nur' 5 Sterne gibt - wir hätten ihr auch mehr gegeben! ;-)
Rie T.
(18 reviews)Vielen Dank fuer den sehr netten Kommentar. Ich habe von Ihnen mehr als 5 Sternen erhalten. Mit den vier freundlichen Maennern aus Norddeutschland hatte ich auch eine schoene Zeit in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro und den unterirdisichen Einkaufsstrassen vom Bahnhof Tokio. Das Bier hat mir besonders gut geschmeckt ! Dankeschoen ! Rie
“Top Tier Custom Tour”
We were very fortunate to book Grant at the last minute to see the national museum, and the surrounding areas. Grant (fluently bilingual in Japanese and English(!)) is extremely knowledgeable on Japan's history, art, whisky, good food, and was able to explain many cultural concepts we didn't understand before we met him. We went from knowing virtually nothing, to having a solid grasp on the last few thousand years of Japanese history, brought to life as we saw artifacts and customs we experienced firsthand. Grant also knows a great deal on many topics that aren't strictly historical, helping us get settled with the basics we needed for the rest of our stay in Japan (we forgot power adapters and stationary). He even helped us find an art gallery we were looking for, and also was able to find a great place to eat, despite our difficult dietary restrictions. We look forward to returning to Tokyo and taking a different tour with Grant in the future! -Also, if you enjoy whisky, he really knows where the best places to go are.
Grant A.
(6 reviews)Thank you for the great review. I also really enjoyed this unique mission because the Ueno national history museum has artifacts from every era of Japanese history and there is plenty to talk about. But I think what made this mission the most unique was tracking down original ukiyoe woodblock prints signed by the artist. We got experience Japanese art history first hand.
Viktoria S.
Let's Enjoy Japan's No.1 City, Tokyo with feeling NEW & OLD both aspects.
Customized
“The best guide for my clients!”
My clients enjoyed the tour so muca and I am glad to share their feedback: "Munetaka was the most knowledgeable and experienced guide we had throughout our trip to Japan and very good-humored and conscientious. He took such good care of us, and even got us some special treatment at the Tokyo Sky Tree, which was very crowded, so that my husband, who walks with a cane, would not have to wait in long lines for admission or the elevator. He brought us wonderful snacks and small gifts, including origami figures made for us by his wife. He also knew all of the restaurants in the areas we visited, and when his first choice was too full he quickly found another that we thoroughly enjoyed. He is extremely well-informed about Japanese culture and history." We cannot recommend him more highly!
Munetaka H.
(10 reviews)Dear Viktoria, Pattie and Harlan, Thank you so much for posting such a fabulous review. I am very pleased to know that Pattie and Harlan had a very beautiful time with me. Talking to them was really intriguing and fun. I’m very impressed with their story. I’m grateful for you and their kindness and thoughtfulness, I hope I could meet them again someday. Thank you so much again for having me. Have a wonderful journey continuously and take care. Munetaka
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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.