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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.
Junko K.
Japan
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
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.
Sachiko S.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan
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.
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.
Makiko K.
Japan
Hello, I'm Makiko. I am a national certified tour guide. I was born in Tokyo and grown up in Fukushima, then return to Tokyo when I was 18. After that, I lived in Tokyo and suburban areas for over 30 years. I am interested in Japanese history and art. I wold be very happy to help or support you to experience our history, local life and culture. I'll be looking forward to seeing you, spending a wonderful time with you. See you soon!
Noriaki K.
Japan
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.
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 !
Kazuo I.
4.67 / 5
(6 reviews)
Japan
My name is Kazuo. I am an English license guide. Three years ago,I retired the company I had worked for 33 years, and started English guide job. I have experienced many individual tours, like sightseeing,factory,field trip ,watching sports, and customers from many nations, USA,Canada,UK,Australia,New Zealand,Philippine,Singapore, Poland,Israel,Holland,Malaysia,Indonesia. Before becoming an English guide,I belonged to Tokyo city guide club as volunteer guide for the Japanese. At the club , I specialized in Asakusa,Imperial palace east garden,and Meiji shrine. So, I have much knowledge of Tokyo, I am a specialist of Tokyo guide. I can guide many places in Tokyo and I can arrange your tour depend on your request. Other than Tokyo, I can guide around Tokyo area ,like Kamakura, Yokohama, Omiya bonsai village. My favorite is travel . I have traveled all over Japan by train to visit historical site ＆ scenic beauty. I always enjoy communicating with local people,new people through my travel. I would like to enjoy communicating with foreign tourists through my guide job. I am looking forward to seeing you.
Kaz （和夫）
4.67 / 5
(3 reviews)
Japan
Hi, everyone. I am Kaz. I live in Ehime, which is opposite from Hiroshima across the Seto Inland Sea. There is no Shinkansen bullet train here, but there are many things to see. You will have a relaxed, peaceful time, feeling as if time were passing slowly. And you will find lots of beautiful things. For example, there has been a tradition in people's behavior that they will show their hospitalityby serving tea or cakes to walking pilgrims. There have been many who want to visit the temples belonging to the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places, as a pilgrim. There is also abundance of natural beauty. You can see high mountains extending to the far distance and rivers running through the area. It goes without saying that there is a lot of delicious food. I am looking forward to seeing you. Please come visit Japan, and discover hidden treasure. Thank you.
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
Rumi T.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
Japan
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.
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!
Takako T.
Japan
I have been attracted with meeting new people. Always both exciting and nervous, though, it brings me something new, like information, differet cultures and ways of thinking. It is full of discoveries. Now I would like to show you something attractive in Japan as a guided interpreter. Personally, I' ve lived in Tokyo for a long time. I'm intersted in the Japanese food cultures, especially "sake." I always think producing sake would be responsible to pass down traditional Japanese cultures to the next generations. Not only food cultures, but the new harmoniously coexists with the old in Tokyo. Shall we experience Japanese unique culture?
Katie T.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Japan