Yokohama Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

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.

Yasuro C.

4.79 / 5

(62 reviews)

Hello, my name is Yasuro (Mr). I was born and brought up in Kansai, graduated from a univ in Kobe city, after moved into Kanto, 30 years in Tokyo, 2.5 years in Nagoya city, 7.5 years abroad (KL & S'pore) as a rep of a construction company and I got the National Guide Certificate in 2011. My hobbies are making Haiku poems, singing various songs (voice-training for 18 years), playing the folk-guitar, trekking in mountains like Takao and Okutama in the West of Tokyo, visiting museums like in Ueno Park and travelling around Japan to make Haiku poems. Thank you for your attention.

Haruo T.

4.86 / 5

(7 reviews)

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.

Hideaki M.

4.81 / 5

(48 reviews)

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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 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 !

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Kaori M.

Hello,My name is Kaori,I am active communication with everyone. I am able to speak English, however my speaking level is pre-intermediate (LSI at Auckland,NZ).No problem daily communication. I have knowledge some Tokyo sightseeing spot,If you are select me for your tour guide that I always using local train and go to somewhere!! Finally,I studying Travel Industry,in the future I want to start my travel company Thank you for coming my profile!!Enjoy your travel!

Arisa S.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Welcome to our wonderful country! I just came back from Sydney on December. Now I'm feeling traveling Japan. Japan is the place where we can find ourselves. That's why I came back here. I have traveled to 20 countries so far.I love traveling and I am so interested in other culture. Let me know about your county and traditional things. Can't wait to know that! I will try to make you enjoy Japan by my experience in various countries. I hope you will fall in love with Japan and come back again. I am currently teaching English to Japanese children. Actually my English skill is no perfect but passion is second to none! I am good at taking photo, so I can make your best memories together. Feel free to ask anything! Hope see you soon! Thank you.

Hiro S.

Konnichiwa! I'm Hiro. I'm originally from Kobe, lived in United States for 10 years, Tokyo for 10 years and now I live in Kamakura with my family. I enjoy surfing, and trailrunning in Kamakura and keeping myself very active. I really enjoy meeting people from all over the world and it will be grateful to share some very interesting historical spots in Kamakura and whole Shonan area. Good thing about this area is that its beautiful all year around and you can enjoy even when the weather is not good. I look forward to meeting you very soon.

Johanna S.

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Hola a todos. Soy Johanna, de Nicaragua. Estoy viviendo en Japon desde hace ya algún tiempo, 22 años. He vivido muchas experiencias inolvidables aquí y por eso decidí trabajar en el área de turismo, para poder compartir mis conocimientos con ustedes. Mis tours son personalizados, y generalmente en carro porque considero que se puede ver mucho en poco tiempo y al final del tour el cliente no se sentira muy cansado. Pero también puede hacer tours caminando por medio tiempo en áreas especificas. Tambien si el cliente lo desea ofrezco tours de un dia fuera de la capital por ejemplo a Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko y la Montaña de Fuji. En mis tours los cliente aprenderán la historia antigua y moderna Japonesa, la cultura, las costumbres, la gastronomía, la tecnología, religión, los sitios turísticos mas populares, y sobre todo el dia a dia que se vive en Japon. Mi meta e interés unico es la satisfacción al cliente y que se sienta feliz de haber visitado Japon. Diganme lo que quieren hacer en Japon, donde quieren visitar que desean comer? Comprar? Les aseguro que este país tiene mucho que ofrecerles y desearan volver no una vez, sino muchas veces mas. Vengan, los espero en Japon, vamos a redescubrir Japon juntos. Hello everyone. I'm Johanna, from Nicaragua. I have been living in Japan for some time now, 22 years. I have lived many unforgettable experiences here and that's why I decided to work in the tourism space. My tours are personalized, and generally by car or also half-a-day walking tours in specific areas. Also, I offer one day trips outside the capital for example to Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko and Fuji. On my tours clients will learn about ancient and modern Japanese history, culture, customs, food, technology, religion, and above all the everyday life in Japan. Tell me what you want to do in Japan, where you want to visit, what you want to eat? I assure you that this country has a lot to offer you and you will want to come back not once, but many more times.

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Best Memories of Yokohama

6 hours 30 min

In this tour, you will visit the most impressive places in Yokohama including Sky Garden of Landmark tower, Sankei-En Japanese Garden where you can experience the tea ceremony, and having a delicious lunch at my favorite restaurant. You can choose one place from the options in the itinerary during 15:00 to 16:00. I was born and grew up in Yokohama and I am sure this tour will become a good memory of your travel in Japan.

Yokohama, Now & Then

Only a 30-minute train ride from Tokyo, you can reach the unique cosmopolitan city of Yokohama. Yokohama has two faces: modern and classical. In this tour you can enjoy a modern life at Minato Mirai 21 and a classical one at Yamate Heights and China town. MM21 is a national project, starting in 1984, to create a new city at its waterfront, suitable for the 21st century. Yamate Heights, an old European settlement on a hill, preserves beautiful European style houses.

Highlights of Yokohama & The Great Buddha of Kamakura

We will visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura and the highlights of your choice in Yokohama. It's possible to visit Shinyokohama Ramen Museum to try some ramens from all over Japan.

Tours for those who take a cruise tour to/from Yokohama

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This tour is those who take a cruise tour from Yokohama including pick up from your hotel and check-in at your cruising pier in Yokohama.You can choose from three routes; Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura.You can keep your luggage either at your hotel or at a cloak counter in Yokohama.

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The Best of Yokohama, Full-Day Tour (Vegan-Friendly)

Welcome to Yokohama, the city that best exemplifies modern Japan! On this tour, we'll hit up a small amusement park right in the middle of the city, Japan's biggest Chinatown, 19th century mansions, and a traditional garden filled with gorgeous buildings gathered from all over country!

FROM$32/ per group

John L.

Yokohama is extremely a young city. It has only less than 160 years of history.

Yokohama has a fascinating tale of transformation from a small fishing village to the 2nd largest city. Its evolution is particularly notable for how it embraced international trade and modernization. Minato Mirai district is a large urban development. The name reflects its design and purpose as a futuristic city. We will explore how Yokohama has been developed so rapidly in 160 years, watching several historical architectures, etc.

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Yokohama is my hometown. It is the largest port city in Japan with rich history where the country started introducing Western civilization from the end of Edo era. In this tour, you will witness old and contemporary Japan at the same time. Let's enjoy this unique city together!

Yokohama latest trending tour with a guide living in

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HIGHLIGHTS -Yokohama Air cabin -Cup Noodles Museum: Hot topic on YouTube === Yokohama is a beautiful harbor city and famous for Chinatown. Not only them, but also the museum where you can make your own cup noodles and attractive shopping spots with Japanese modern local dishes. Excellent views from urban ropeway and plenty of photo opts as well. *Let me know via message if you prefer to a shorter tour :)

Popular Yokohama Private Cars

Yokohama port departure and arrival day tour（Takao mountain)

You don't have to stand in a train or carry your heavy luggage all the way. Our transfer will make your way to a hotel or other destinations very much convenient and efficient.

Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo

Fuji limousine service J.

1 hour

Arrange charter cars to pick up VIPs from Yokohama Port to Tokyo (23 wards). When picking you up from Yokohama Port to Tokyo (23 wards), your exclusive driver will wait for you at the arrival gate or a designated place.

FROM$173/ per group

4.91 / 5

(130 reviews)

Yokohama Port: Tokyo private customize tour for 4 hours

Fuji limousine service J.

4 hours

Our drivers have extensive geographic knowledge of Yokohama Port. We provide high-end exclusive chartered car reservation services for VIPs visiting Yokohama Port individually or in groups. According to the time and requirements of VIPs, we provide professional Yokohama Port customized tour services, allowing tourists to travel easily and comfortably.

FROM$297/ per group

4.91 / 5

(130 reviews)

Yokohama sightseeing with private chartered van (1-12pax)

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You can plan to visit several places around Yokohama within a limited time with our van. Our commuter can accommodate a group of up to 12 people and our service is available for 24h!

FROM$549/ per group

Van transportation M.

4.48 / 5

(153 reviews)

Day Trips from Yokohama

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Yokohama Tour Reviews

Widdy H.

5 / 5

Apr 19, 2024

Yokohama, Now & Then

Apr 19, 2024

“Yokohama was better than I expected because of Kaneo”

Kaneo-San was very professional, resourceful and knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. He helped us select some of the most interesting and beautiful places to see in Yokohama, one of them was the Sankeien Garden. It is a must see garden with beautiful ponds, different species of cherry blossom trees, historical houses representing different periods in Japan brought from different parts of Japan such as old farm houses, tea ceremonial house and the oldest temple constructed in 1400s brought in from Kyoto.. it is an open air museum ! Last but not least, Kaneo-San went out of his way to help my sister to pick up a purchase she has made from the Red Brick Warehouse! He was so flexible with the itinerary and adjusted it based on the weather. We had such a good time with Kaneo-San and grateful for his guiding. We definitely will recommend him to anyone who wants a competent, kind and reliable guide to show them Yokohama.

Kaneo U.

(35 reviews)

Thank you for sending a really good review. I hope the leather case your sister bought will be a good reminder of this tour.

Norman H.

5 / 5

Apr 13, 2024

Customized Tour in Yokohama for Mr. Norman H. - 9 Hours

9 hours

Customized

Apr 13, 2024

“This man does his homework”

My wife and I booked with Ken at Yokohama pre-cruise and he came prepared with notebook in hand. Despite our impulsive changes on the fly he knew how to compensate venues and was very patient every step of the way. His English was totally understandable as well.

Ken T.

(3 reviews)

Thank you very much for your wonderful remarks. I hope you found Yokohama is an attractive city where tells you the history of Japan's modernization from the Edo period to the current, and toward the future. Because the city was one of the ports that started trading with other countries from the end of the Edo period, it retains multi-cultural features, Japanese, Western and Chinese as you eye witnessed. Although it was a full-day tour, it was not enough for me to introduce the charms of the city. I am looking forward to having you here again!

Judy B.

5 / 5

Apr 13, 2024

Yokohama half-day tour on April 8th