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Shunsuke T.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan
Hello/Konnichiha, Welcome to the beautiful Ogasawara islands. I am your guide Shun. I've lived on Chichijima(the main island in the Ogasawara islands group)for the past 10 years. Prior to this I became a scuba diving instructor in 2006 and have worked Australia, Guam and Fiji before moving to Chichijima in 2010. I have a strong background in environmental protection and I am currently engaged in the protection of Albatross on uninhabited island of Ogasawara. I also study Ogasawara native insects and help out with efforts for the removal of invasive species. I love Japanese traditional festival and marine activities as surfing, standup-paddling, fishing and diving. I am not a native speaker of English, However I learned English through working as a diving instructor in various countries. I will guide you the island with 'Omotenasi-heart', the Japanese spirit of hospitality.
Kyoko D.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Ireland
I've been living in Dublin for 30 years, and I've worked as National Tour Guide for 6 years. My customers are mainly Japanese but I can guide visitors of other nationalities as far as they speak English. I worked as an English teacher in Japan. I came to UK on a career break under the Cultural Exchange Programme. During the period I visited a friend in Dublin. I liked, decided to stay in Dublin, and consequently met my husband. I have been living in Dublin for 30 years. As well as business people, many of my friends visited me from Japan. I showed them around in Ireland many times, and enjoyed it very much, which made me to decide to become a Tour Guide. ダブリン在住の日本人ツアーガイドです。 ガイド歴は6年です。 個々の異なるご要望にきめ細かな対応ができるのが強みだと思っています。 私が大好きなアイルランドをぜひご紹介したいです。 大学卒業後静岡の高校で英語を教えておりました。文化交流プログラムの一環でイギリスに1年滞在しました。その際に友人を訪ねてダブリン訪れ、この地が気に入って居ついてしまいました。その後アイルランド人と結婚。主人と日々暮らす内、あっという間に30年が流れ去ったように感じます。その間に多くの友人がアイルランドを訪れてくれました。友人たちを案内してアイルランドについて語っている内に、もっと多くの人にアイルランドのことを知ってほしいと思うようになりました。それで一念発起して勉強し、アイルランド政府公認ツアーガイドの資格を取得。フリーランスとして、ガイドと同時に通訳業務も受け、現在に至っています。
Junya U.
Japan
Licensed guide interpreter; English
Naoko T.
Japan
Hello. I am Naoko. I live in a snow country region in Niigata. I read snow country by Yasunari Kawabata at least 3 times. Sorrounded by beautiful mountain sceneris and rice terraces with fresh air, I hope that you will enjoy our hot springs, traditional fabrics, traditional food and sake. I know how to wear kimono, how to make maccha and how to ski.
Andy k. F.
Japan
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.
Japan
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.
Japan
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.
Japan
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.
Noriko K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan
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.
Naotaka N.
Japan
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.
Mariko W.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan
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.
4.94 / 5
(16 reviews)
Japan
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.
Daizaburo N.
Japan
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.
Japan
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.
Japan
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!!
Tomoko H.
4.50 / 5
(6 reviews)
Japan
Japanese culture are very rich and beautiful. Some looks very simple, but if you know the background of designing and how they were used, you will understand it pretty deep and inspiring. It is my pleasure to help visitors enjoy and understand essence of Japanese culture via two-way communication and experience. Before becoming the guide, I had worked with global companies for more than 30 years and I had always enjoyed discussions with my counterparts in foreign countries. I am certifeid Kimono consultant and the experienced tea master, so you can also enjoyed experiences of wearing Kimono and the Tea ceremony in addition to the tours if you would like.
Azumi N.
Japan
各位旅客朋友们，大家好！我是中文导游，中村。 欢迎来到日本！ 您们在日本想看什么呢？想去哪里呢？想吃什么呢？ 我希望大家可以在日本开开心心得玩，快快乐乐得赏。 我就会让大家感受日本新旧的魅力！ 我是有6岁儿子的妈妈，也欢迎接待来日本亲子游的朋友们。 我期待着能与大家见面！ （我的简历） 名屋古外国语大学中文系毕业。在学期间，在云南大学国际中心学中文学了一年半。 大学毕业以后在中国无锡和上海就业了共6年，做了酒店销售及会计师事务所日本部职员。 回国以后，在中国籍总经理在日本上市的公司工作了7年。 （兴趣） 旅游、欣赏艺术及建筑物
Hideki M.
4.67 / 5
(9 reviews)
Japan
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. * MBA : Stern, New York University 1993 International student : University of California, San Diego 1975
Tomoko N.
Japan
Hello, there. I'm Tomo from Kochi, Shikoku Island. I work as an office clerk at a dermatology clinic for about 20 years. I'm a first year as tour guide and looking forward to meeting you and showing you around Kochi. email: tomosary@hotmail.com phone number : +81 (0)9037855564 Line ID: 99140613
Eriko N.
4.80 / 5
(30 reviews)
Japan
Hello everyone, Thank you for visiting my page. I am Eriko, a former student traveler, a mother of two adult sons, and an open-minded national licensed tour guide who has lived in Tokyo for almost 30 years. I became interested in English language when I greeted a foreign teacher in English at my primary school for the first time. Then I longed for an expert who could command English like a flight attendant or an English interpreter. History was also intriguing. I therefore majored in Japanese history, minored in English language education, and worked as an English teacher at a high school and a preparatory school. I had lived in Hong Kong for six years, enjoying parenting and cultural exchange. These experiences changed my perspective on Japan and inspired me to learn more about my country and English again so that I could share my knowledge about Japan with my friends. After coming back to Japan, I had served as a Tokyo Metropolitan volunteer tour guide for three years. Since I obtained the national tour guide license, I have delivered many tours in TOKYO, NIKKO, HAKONE, KYOTO, NARA, HIROSHIMA and my hometown area including NAKASENDO. During tours, my clients often give me various and unexpected questions and share a lot of information about their countries, which has broadened my horizons and trained me to be a better guide. I have been grateful to them, and clearly realized this is my favorite and best job blending my childhood dream, interests, and pleasure. There are a lot of things I enjoy such as traveling, meeting with people, appreciating art, photography, doing general things etc. Especially, I like art and traveling based on the itineraries I make on my own. I have explored over 20 countries so far, but experienced countless troubles and wasted traveling time. Local people always helped me, which is still heartwarming and priceless. However, from my experiences, having a tour guide and learning about Japan from them would be fine to make the most of your traveling time, which makes your travel much more colorful and unforgettable. And I'm here to assist you. I am flexible about itineraries and arrange your tour to your preferences. I am very much pleased to make your travel special by sharing my experiences, knowledge, and love of all things Japanese with you. Thank you very much for reading. I hope to see you in my tours!
Katie T.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan
Dear Travelers ! I'm KAORU. (English name : Katie) I love mountain climbing as you see in my photo and also traveling. Now I'm teaching English at vocational school as a part-time teacher, but used to be a tour guide to take Japanese tourists abroad. Why did I become a national certificated guide ? I'd love to introduce real Japan to you foreign people. I think there are a wide variety of people, customs, places, foods ... in your country. Vice versa in my country ! I'd like you to meet real Japan not only Tokyo or Kyoto but also suburbs and countryside. Please come to visit Japan and see me ! Find different sides of Japan !
Masataka K.
4.67 / 5
(3 reviews)
Japan
I 'm a retired businessman who spent 12 years in the US with a fairly good command of English. I visited over 40 countries so far which has made me quite familiar with most cultures in the world. My experiences and the knowledge about Japanese history are valuable assets when it comes to acting as a guide. I like people and I'm really friendly and attentive. I hope my guests will enjoy Japan and deepen their love for Japan.
Naomi T.
Japan
Hi, I am Naomi. I am a Government Certified Guide Interpreter. I grew up in the Nagoya region and love this area. I used to be a junior high school teacher, but later through travelling in Japan and abroad, meeting new people gave me a lot of opportunities to know their way of life, how they feel their country, which was amazing for me. And I realized that life is beautiful by spending my time talking with new people all over the world. Therefore I would also like you to enjoy various aspects of Japan and feel the joy of travelling in Japan. I am here to guide you. My hobby is learning Japanese tea ceremony and I also like to put on kimono, traditional Japanese clothing. If you take my tour, you will learn about everything that comes into view, get local information and know how to have a tea and so on. I am looking forward to seeing you in and around Nagoya. Thank you.
Steve M.
4.50 / 5
(2 reviews)
Japan