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Kon-nichi-wa ! My name is Satoshi. ("en français" suit après "en anglais")
I'm a English/French speaking tour guide.
I was born in Tokyo and grew up in many cities in Japan such as
Sapporo, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and Fukuoka with my family.
I have been working for the banks in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York and Luxembourg until 2009.
Besides tour guide work, I'm running my own business with my wife at home
near Shinjuku (Tokyo) as Thai massage school and salon since 10 years.
I like music and my hobby is playing samba and the piano,
as well as travelling and going out for eating.
I'd like to help you to discover this unique country through visiting, watching, listening, meeting, eating, shopping etc. Just tell me what you want to do by email before booking!!
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Kon-nichi-wa ! Je m'appelle Satoshi.
Je fais des visites guidées en français et en anglais.
Je suis né à Tokyo et ai grandi dans de nombreuses villes au Japon comme
Sapporo, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe et Fukuoka avec ma famille.
J'ai travaillé pour les banques à Tokyo, Hong Kong, Londres, Los Angeles, New York et Luxembourg jusqu'à l'an 2009.
En plus du travail de guide de tour, je dirige mon entreprise individuelle avec ma femme à la maison près de Shinjuku (Tokyo) comme l'école et le salon de massage thaï depuis 10 ans.
J'aime la musique et mon hobby est de jouer la samba et du piano,
ainsi que de voyager et de sortir pour manger.
Je voudrais vous aider à découvrir ce pays unique en visitant, en regardant, en écoutant, en rencontrant, en mangeant, en faisant du shopping, etc.
Dites-moi juste ce que vous voulez faire par email avant votre réservation!!
Yoko M.
Hi&Konnichiwa! I am "YOKO" live in Katsuura Wakayama near Nachi Katsuura town, a spiritual
place where a big waterfall is worshiped. I am a certified English tour guide of the
Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.
Walking in Kumano, listening to the sounds of birds singing and leaves
whispering, you will have a chance to revitalize yourself and get some
inspiration to take back home. My family grows organic rice, tea and vegetables.
I have had the good fortune to travel widely and experience a range of countries
and cultures, including a trip to France, learning English in Florida, a working
holiday in Australia, volunteer work in Bangladesh, and backpacking in India,etc.
I love meeting and talking with people from all over the world.
I like Yoga, hiking, traveling and snorkeling.
I look forward to sharing the beauty of the Kumano pilgrimage routes with you,
while also learning about your adventures!
Nao O.
Hello! I'm Nao. I was born and raised in Himeji, which is famous for the Himeji Castle (egret castle).
I'm guiding in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hyogo (especially Kobe and Himeji).
I'd been in the US for three years attending a university.
During the stay I went to the Yellow Stone twice, and visited California. I took a summer French class for a month in Canada, so I speak French a little.
I love travelling. I went to many places in Japan. I visited Hokkaido, Okinawa, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Nikko, Mt. Fuji and so on.
I love music ― pops, rock, gospel and classical music. I'm a fan of Beethoven.
Some day I'd like to go to Vienna and visit his houses and the forest, where he composed "the Pastoral Symphony".
There are lots of attractions in Japan. You can visit shrines, temples, deer park etc. You can enjoy USJ, river cruise, anime museum, Japanese sake, Onsen and of course delicious Japanese dishes.
Let's have fun together !
Andy k. F.
I am a national government licensed guide interpreter.
I studied architecture at university of Tokyo and I am in charge of project management at real estate company.
I want to introduce various buildings such as traditional temples and shrines and modern shopping malls in Japan.
I am a real foodie and always looking for good restaurants of various cousins.
Ryo T.
Hello, my name is Ryo. I have worked in the travel industry and have been to about 20 countries as a tour leader, including Australia, Egypt, UAE, China and so on. Now it's my turn to entertain guests from overseas come to Japan.
I live near Haneda Airport. Would you like to go on a short trip to enjoy Haneda airport and airplanes? I will guide you.
大家好!我叫亮。我是日本政府认证的中文导游。我到现在为止作为领队去过约20个国家,比如澳大利亚、埃及、阿联酋、中国等。现在我接待从海外来到日本的旅客。
我住在羽田机场附近。享受羽田机场和飞机的小旅行,大家怎么样呢? 我导你们。请参加吧!
Hatsumi S.
I am a tour guide for a world heritage site of Kumano kodo .
You can see beautiful mountain range and seasonal flowers, get the fresh air and hear bird twittering .
Also I'd like to show you Japanese culture and history by walking on ancient pilgrimage roads and visiting Shinto shrines.
The nature of Kumano will help you to relieve daily stress and rediscover yourself.
Why don't you enjoy walking in the beautiful nature and experiencing Japanese culture and history with me?
Shigeru H.
Hello, my name is Shigeru. I was born and am living in Tokyo and lived in New York for 8 years and Osaka. When I was in the United States, I received a great amount of favor, so I think this is my turn to do a lot of favor to foreign tourists. If I could assist foreign visitors to enhance and develop their cultural literacy about Japan, I would be more than happy.
Junko K.
Welcome to Japan !
I am hoping you to experience miracles in Japan . Let me be a
navigator of your special trip .
The key is to feel the spirit of Japan
in historical places , spiritual places
and nature. Also meeting people
in Japan will be wonderful experience for you. And if you have any requests, please let me know. I am more than happy to assist you in many ways.
I am so much looking forward to seeing you in a near future.
Blessing,
Junko
Yoichi A.
I'm an expert guide for SHOSENKYO, the most beatiful ravine in Japan. And I'm a veteran in a historical tour about SHINGEN TAKEDA gained fame as a brave warlord in the Warring State Period, such as TAKEDAJINJYA shrine, KAIZENKOJI temple, KOFUJYO castle and so on. Also KOSHU wines and LOCAL foods are in my territory. Ill provide you happy time that would remain in your heart.
Fuhito K.
Hi! My name is Fuhito, and I would love to be your tour guide in Japan!
I will take you on wonderful trips around Japan, and I specialize in giving extraordinary experiences that you will never forget, from popular sightseeing spots to places off the beaten track.
Let me share a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Tokyo’s countryside, and I have spent 3.5 years abroad when I was a child. While I was abroad, I realized that I knew so little about my own country. Since then, I became much more interested in Japan and started to research a lot. The more I learned about Japan, the more I became attracted to Japanese history, culture, and customs, which made me want to live like an ideal Japanese person in some way. I first started out as a volunteer guide and interpreter in Tokyo, and I am now certified as a national licensed guide and interpreter, and have been traveling around Japan to learn more about my country, and to share it with my future guests and friends. As I introduce things about Japan, I found myself enjoying seeing my friends and guests becoming more interested in Japan. Since then, I have also sought out opportunities to get involved in many cultural exchange programs such as walking tours, promoting sister city relationships, taking care of delegations, and organizing homestay programs.
I also love to take photos of beautiful scenery, people, and traditional things. I would be more than happy to take your photos for you while you are in Japan, so please feel free to ask! There are so many memories that you can remember from a single photo. Please reach out to me if you have any specific requests or even if you’re just looking for information. I would be delighted to take you to photogenic places to take some photos together!
I always enjoy guiding and want to contribute to your wonderful trip with the very best of my hospitality. When you have a chance to travel around Japan, please feel free to ask me anything!
And if you book me for a tour, we will surely have a great time together.
I look forward to seeing you in Japan!
Noriko K.
Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Noriko.
I am a national licensed guide and had been working for the biggest travel company in Japan for 13 years. I worked more than 20 kinds of tours such as Kamakura, Kawagoe, and major towns in Tokyo. But while staying at home due to the COVID-19, I wanted to improve my specialism and started studying Japanese art in order to guide the Tokyo National Museum in the Ueno park.
I was born, grew up, in Tokyo where I live with my husband, son and a dog. Our family love traveling and enjoy skiing. I love history very much and drawing illustrations. So, I can explain the characteristics and background of Japanese art using illustrations I made.
I'm sure I can help you learn and understand the basics of Japanese art. Please contact me. I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Sachiko S.
I worked at an advertising agency for 35years, now I retired from my work and decided to work as an English guide.
I lived in London when I was a kid so no problem with English pronunciation.
My goal is to let foreigners talk with Japanese people
The most interesting part of travel abroad is not shopping, not Foods, not the historical monument, it is to communicate with local people!
Naotaka N.
Thank you for considering to visit Kyoto City, and I'm glad you made a great decision to explore more about Kyoto. I, as a licensed Sake Advisor, will take you to the historical, educational and eye opening trip that you never experienced before in English. Fushimi is located in Kyoto where you will find world class top branded Sake breweries in Japan. Kizakura, Gekeikan, Takara and many more legendary Sake wine breweries are located in Fushimi. Please consider me as you tour guide if would like to explore more about Fushimi Kyoto, and I hope to see you soon in Kyoto.
Naoko H.
Hello, everyone! I'm Naoko, a national government licensed guide interpreter in English.
I grew up in Shizuoka, near Mt.Fuji, and I live in Yokohama now.
I like to travel around Japan with my family, we have been to all 47 prefectures in Japan.
I want to introduce not only beautiful famous spots in Japan but also our daily life, what we eat, where we go shopping, and where children love to go.
I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan!
Mariko W.
Hello guests! Welcome to Japan and thank you for your coming our country. I'm Mariko, a local guide of English speaking, who were born and raised in Tokyo. I am very curious to know why you choose Japan as your trip destination this time :-)
I have experienced to be a local guide for guests from almost 15 different countries as volunteer activities for a few years so far. My motivations of guide activities are communicating with lots of people from abroad as well as introducing our unique cultures such as architectures, histories, industries, educations and cuisines. I am even learning different perceptions about Japan from foreign guests.
In particular, Tokyo is one of massive cities in the world and it may be a bit difficult for you to decide by yourself where you visit, what you do for your experience, what you want to eat, especially in case it is the first visit to Japan. Additionally, you may have language barriers and transportation systems in Tokyo may be complicated to understand for strangers. I am always welcome to be your guide in such cases and very happy if I can support to make your trip wonderful and memorable.
My guide tour is almost personalized and flexible, vising to 3-4 sightseeing spots in a day according to your ideas. So, please get contact with me and let me know your preferences. I am looking forward seeing you and share the moment with you here in Japan!
For your information, I love traveling as well and visited to 20+ counties in the world and had some educational backgrounds in US & UK. My hobbies are searching nice & reasonable cafes, going on hiking and visiting to various types of Onsen (hot springs) all over Japan.
Hiro H.
Hi, I'm Hiro. I am a licensed national tour guide. I live in Yokohama, just an hour by train from Tokyo. Since my workplace is located in Tokyo, I know the capital from famous sightseeing spots to hidden places.
I love travelling. I have been to 15 countries around the world. While travelling, I love to experience the local cultures. I am, especially, fond of strolling local markets to feel the local vibes. If you want to feel what Japan is really like, I can show and share destinations of Japan from internationally popular ones to local neighborhoods such as Owl café or Izakaya restaurant. I will be very pleased to see you in Japan.
Noriaki K.
I have been teaching economics and history in a university and senior high schools. I’ve been living in Tokyo for long time with my wife. My kids are already married and independent. My character is generous and open minded. I like watching sports and singing in karaoke with my friends.
I'm not so talkative. I don't disturb your own pace. But I can guide you effectively and flexibly in Tokyo.
Daizaburo N.
Hi ! I am Daizaburo. Please call me Dai-chan (chan is a suffix expressing friendliness).
I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter living in Shimane and Tokyo. I was born and brought up in Shimane and worked as a teacher of English in highschool for more than 30 years. I have been intersted in tour guides for a long time. I visited many places of interests throughout Japan and above all I was charmed with Tokyo.
I am flexible about destinations and can arrange the tour according to your request. I will try hard to make your stay in Japan very special and memorable. Let's explore our beautiful and exciting country together.
I'm very friendly and kind, too.
For any concerns, please just contact me.
I am here to help you!
See you soon !
Hiroki K.
I am a professional government-licensed tour guide. So far, I have provided private and small group tours for more than 800 guests from about 30 countries in Kyoto and Osaka, where I have spent most of my adult life in the two cities. As a result, I have also been appointed as an inbound hospitality instructor by Japan Tourism Agency. So I believe you will have a fantastic experience.
Furthermore, I am also a specialist of tourism in general. I have experienced guide coaching, co-author of several inbound guidebooks, and translator of inbound materials. Especially in Kyoto, I have been in charge of a guide coaching program since 2020. Based on these experiences, I am doing a doctoral research in tourism studies (tourism ethics) in a university. So, I can assure you that you will also be in touch with more profound knowledge and wisdom that you cannot get anywhere else.
Takashi K.
Hi, I am Takashi Komiya. Please call me Tommy!
I am a national licensed tour guide in English which I got in 2014.
Since then I attended a volunteer group which is providing tours in Tokyo such as the Imperial Palace East Gardens that used to be Edo castle, Meiji Shrine and Asakusa etc.
I was born and grew up in Tokyo and I live in Yokohama near Tokyo now. I work in Tokyo and I used to work in London and New York. I visited many places in Europe and U.S.A. as well as Japan.
Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the most impressive tour in Tokyo. I would be glad to help you to enjoy your stay in Japan.
I look forward to seeing you here in Tokyo!!
Rumi T.
Hello! I'm Rumi, a National Licensed Tour Guide.
What do you expect during your stay?
Food, history, traditional crafts, Japanese gardens, unique fashion, high rise buildings...
Yes, there are lots of attractions here in Tokyo.
Let's find out many beautiful aspects of the city together!
By the way, I was born and raised in Nagoya, central part of main island.
Later, I worked in Nara, the ancient city where is located next to Kyoto.
And now, I am in Tokyo with my husband.
I am very lucky to have a good experience of living 3 major tourism area of this country!
I suppose you are interested in Japanese culture and way of life, right?
So, I am very happy to share local information as much as possible too.
Please feel free to contact me and I'm looking forward to seeing you!
Hideki M.
Hi!
My name is Hideki.
I am a Certified Tour Guide living in the small town called Samukawa in Kanagawa prefecture south of TOKYO. I am fluent in English and Japanese.
I have total 6 years studying and working experience in USA, and visited more than 30 countries during my career. I am very interested in meeting people from different countries and exchanging ideas.
I help you discover,
1. Japanese Culture, Nature, Food, and Spirit.
2. Japanese Technologies
3. Japanese Daily Life
As your private guide, I arrange the tour according to your interests.
Here are some comments from my recent guests.
Dear Mori San, We had a really lovely time in Japan and we all absolutely adore Tokyo. You were a fantastic friend in introducing all of us to all of the wonderful things Tokyo has to offer. We will be back!! (from New York, USA)
Dear Hideki-san, For a splendid day we could enjoy with you, I like to thank you very much. You lead us with great sensitivity and we learned a lot from you that enriches us also during our continuing travel through Japan. Every shrine and temple we visit, reminds us of your words and teaching. Let us express our high appreciation of you and your guiding us, we would be very pleased to have again the chance of meeting you. (from Germany)
There are many interesting and exciting things and places in Japan.
Please let me know your plan by Email. I am more than happy to help you realize them.
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MBA : Stern, New York University 1993
International student : University of California, San Diego 1975
Erick(eiichi) K.
Hi. My name is Eiichi (Kaba) Kabaya and Iive in Yokosuka, Kanagawa for over 50 years. I've just retired last year but started new job at IT venture company. During my previous job, I had assignment in USA for 9 years. My iterests are photograph and walking as you can see in my photo.
I'd love to introduce all of Japan including my home town.
I can take you to all of famous places like Kamakura, Hakone and Tokyo.
But if you have already visited Japan a couple of times, you must contact with me.
I can introduce more specific tour for you based on your interest.
Looking forward to having you touch deeper Japan.
Takayasu H.
I was born and raised in Kamakura. I have spent most of my life in Japan except 2 years in the U.S.
I am a certified national tour guide living in Kamakura.
There are many temples and shrines in Kamakura. Asakusa has a world-famous Senso-ji temple with Thunder Gate. They are not only the holly places where people come to worship but the historic sites where visitors can touch and feel the Japanese cultures and traditions.
I am very happy to share my knowledge with the foreign visitors who want to know about Japan.
Visiting the old historic places is the gateway to understand Japan.
Asakusa is in the downtown Tokyo. Kamakura is one hour from Tokyo station by JR train.
So why not come and join my tour. I am waiting for your reservation.