Joined 2018
Yumi T.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Nikko
Languages
English
Response Time
7 hours on average
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About Tour Guide Yumi T.
Hi, I'm Yumi. I'm a government-certified tour guide. I was born and grew up in Tokyo.
So far, I've guided guests from more than 15 countries, and always enjoyed working for them. I am a sociable person and love to meet and talk with people with different cultural backgrounds. I think the greatest charm of Tokyo is that the old and the new coexist with each other. Visit a beautiful traditional Japanese garden with skyscrapers towering at the back, or enjoy tranquility of a big forest surrounding a historical shrine, which lies just next to a very modern and fashionable street! What’s more, Tokyo can meet diverse needs of tourists. Whatever interest you have in – art, garden, anime, architecture and so on, you’ll find the right place for you. I am eager to show you around this fascinating city and make your visit an experience of a lifetime, so see you soon in Tokyo!
Important
Reservations must be made at least three days in advance.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Must-See Spots in Tokyo
First we’ll visit Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the great-great grandfather of the present emperor and nearby Harajuku, a very popular shopping area. Then I will take you to Asakusa, center of which lies a very old and popular Buddhist temple. Later we will enjoy a river cruise and visit Hamarikyu, a beautiful Japanese garden with sea-water ponds where you can enjoy green tea.
City Tram Tour Featuring Lucky Cat Temple
Take a tiny tram of Setagayasen and visit fascinating places such as Gotokuji, known as Lucky Cat Temple, with countless beckoning cats, a local administrator's residence from samurai period, etc. Stroll around a shopping mall where old shops and modern cafes stand side by side. This tour shows you both traditional temples/shrines and how Japanese shop and dine in their local community.
Off-The-Beaten Track!! Nogawa River Spring Walking Tour
Just 40 minutes from the Shinjuku, one of the busiest centers of Tokyo, this tour visits an area which maintains an atmosphere of good old local village of Japan. We will be walking along Nogawa river, a small but clear river with several springs. The river has been loved and enjoyed by locals. If timing is right, you may be able to see lots of cherry blossoms in the tour. We will also visit various interesting historic spots along it.
Local Food and Lucky Cat Temple Tour
Just 10 minutes by train from the hustle & bustle of Shinjuku, visit an off-the-beaten-track residential area of Tokyo dotted with several attractive historic sites and shops offering various delicious foods.
Reviews
“Splendid guide, lovely traveling companion”
My wife and I had a wonderful first-day tour of Tokyo with Yumi, who we wholeheartedly recommend as a personable, knowledgeable, energetic and able guide. Yumi worked closely with us in advance to tailor every detail of our day together and ensured that every need was met along the way. She seamlessly wove together the history, religion and culture of Japan to give us a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of this magical country. Thanks, Yumi!
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(8 reviews)Hi Alan, Thank you so much for your kind words. I also had a wonderful time with you, as you two were so nice! Now I really miss you, and hope you can come back to Tokyo in the near future so that I can show you more of it! Yumi
“A rainy but still perfect day in Tokyo”
I really enjoyed the day with Yumi a lot. Getting all the information about Shintoism and the late emperors of Japan when visiting the Mejii Jingo and Buddhism when visiting the Sensō-ji was wonderful. Closing the day in the quiet Hama-rikyu Gardens was perfect too. But I also enjoyed our conversations about „Gott und die Welt“ („all the world and his wife“ to save you from looking it up) which gave me so much insight into the Japanese culture and thinking. どうもありがとございます Yumi
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(8 reviews)Eduard, Thank you so much for having me show you around Tokyo. I'm glad you enjoyed it although the weather was not so good. Yes, we talked about various things, and found many things in common in our different cultures, which was amazing! Please come back in the near future, as I would like to show you many other interesting places in Tokyo!
“Outstanding!”
Excellent day in Tokyo with Yumi who was a delight to be with. She was very informative and kept the day interesting and adapted our day as required. His English is very good and his knowledge was excellent. She is extremely efficient and will help you with all your questions in Kyoto. I would highly recommend her. Paloma. Madrid (Spain)
Yumi T.
(8 reviews)Thank you so much, Paloma. I’m glad you enjoyed the day. I had a wonderful time with you, too. I really hope to see you again either in Japan or Madrid! Yumi
