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Joined 2018
Hiroshi S.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko, Tokyo, Yokohama
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Hiroshi S.
Hello, I'm Hiroshi.
I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter in English. I received a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S.
I have lived in a city of Fujisawa, which is a city next to Kamakura, for more than 20 years, and also used to live in Kamakura for more than 10 years. So far, I have visited almost all the temples and shrines in Kamakura. I am sure I can offer you a pleasant trip to the historical city!
In addition to Kamakura, I can also guide you around Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Nikko, etc. because I have visited many places in Kanto area. For example, in Tokyo I can show you around many sightseeing spots, such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, etc.
I like baseball and used to play baseball, but now enjoy watching professional baseball games. And I like watching Rakugo, Japanese traditional story-telling performance.
Of course, I also like travelling very much, and am interested in Japanese culture and history. So I would like to show you Japanese tradition and culture.
Let’s enjoy a trip in Japan together.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Important
Nothing speceial.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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One-Day Historic Tokyo and Sky Adventure (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Boat Cruise)
Enjoy shopping and spectacular view, and feel the atmosphere of Buddhism and Shinto! We will visit Tsukiji outer market and enjoy shopping and dining. We also visit Namiyoke Shrine and Tsukiji Honganji Temple, which are the heart of Tsukiji people. From Hinode pier near Tsukiji we will take a boat to Asakusa. You can enjoy the view of Tokyo from the river. In Asakusa we will visit Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and Tokyo Skytree.
One-Day Historic Tokyo and Sky Adventure (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Boat Cruise)
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One-Day Hakone Nature and History Expedition (Owakudani, Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi, Hakone Sekisho)
Feel the atmosphere of Hakone volcano, and enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi! Owakudani and Lake Ashi were made by the volcanic activity of Mt. Hakone about 3,000 years ago. At Osakudani you can see the sulfur vapor blowing up and beautiful Mt. Fuji on sunny days. From a boat on Lake Ashi you can enjoy beautiful scenery every season. Hakone sekisho, which was built about 400 years ago, was a facility to investigate travelers. You can learn more about it in Hakone.
One-Day Hakone Nature and History Expedition (Owakudani, Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi, Hakone Sekisho)
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One-Day Spiritual Highlights of Nikko (Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Taiyuin, Futarasan Shrine)
Feel the atmosphere of Tokugawa Shogunate at the world heritage site! Rinnoji was established by Saint Shodo in the 8th century, and the beautiful Taiyuin mausoleum is located in the precincts of Rinnoji. Toshogu was built in the 17th century to worship Tokugawa Ieyasu. You can see the beautiful carvings of Yomeimon Gate, three wise monkeys, etc. Futarasan Shrine is famous for the benefit of good marriage and inviting good luck. The beautiful Shinkyo Bridge is a property of Futarasan Shrine.
One-Day Spiritual Highlights of Nikko (Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Taiyuin, Futarasan Shrine)
Half-Day Tokyo Highlights : Tsukiji Fish Market, Vibrant Harajuku, and Trendy Shibuya
Embark on an exciting half-day tour through Tokyo, starting with the culinary wonders of Tsukiji Market, moving to the vibrant fashion scene in Harajuku, and concluding in the energetic hub of Shibuya. This tour offers a diverse blend of traditional flavors, modern trends, and iconic Tokyo experiences, making it perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.
Half-Day Tokyo Highlights : Tsukiji Fish Market, Vibrant Harajuku, and Trendy Shibuya
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One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)
Enjoy the historical city Kamakura and feel the old Japanese atmosphere of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrine! At Hokokuji Temple you can enjoy matcha tea while viewing a beautiful bamboo forest. Then we will visit Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu Shrine which was a shrine for samurai warriors and enjoy shopping at Komachi-dori shopping street near this shrine. After lunch we will visit Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple using Enoden local train.
One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)
One-Day Trip to discover the Charms of Historic Kawagoe: A Journey Through Time
Kawagoe is known as "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period atmosphere. This tour offers an immersive experience of Kawagoe's rich history and culture. The main attraction of this tour is strolling through Kurazukuri Street you will feel the charm of the Edo period. We can also visit Kumano Shrine, Toki-no-Kane Tower used to tell the time, Kawagoe Festival Museum, Kashiya Yokocho street filled with traditional sweets shops, Hikawa Shrine, Kawagoe Castle, etc. according to your preference.
One-Day Trip to discover the Charms of Historic Kawagoe: A Journey Through Time
Reviews
Kay H.
“Great experience”
We booked our half-day tour four months in advance, and communication was prompt and seamless right up until the day we met. When a typhoon hit during our trip, Hiroshi proactively reached out to adjust our schedule, moving our tour to the following day which turned out to be completely clear and sunny! On the day of the tour, Hiroshi was already waiting down in our hotel lobby early, proving how punctual and reliable he is. He speaks excellent English is incredibly knowledgeable + was simply lovely to be around. He was a massive help translating with local vendors at the fish market, offered to take photos for us and shared so many practical transit tips that we felt totally confident navigating Tokyo on our own for the rest of our trip. Since we are a younger couple and moved through our itinerary quickly, he even offered to take us to a few extra temples and shrines, which we loved. He was incredibly generous, patient & humble throughout the entire tour. We couldn't recommend Hiroshi as a tour guide enough!
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Hiroshi S.
Thank you for taking your time to write a review. I had a wonderful time with you both. Our tour was scheduled for a typhoon day, but by rescheduling it for the next day, we were able to enjoy the tour under a clear blue sky! At Meiji Shrine, we saw a bride and groom in traditional Japanese wedding kimonos. At Tsukiji-Honganji Temple, we witnessed a solemn Buddhist ceremony, and I hope you enjoyed the fresh fish at Tsukiji Market. I am happy the information I shared was helpful for your tour. There are still many more things to see in and around Tokyo. Let's enjoy Japanese culture, customs, and beautiful scenery together again sometime!
Guy B.
“Third time with Hiroshi”
Hiroshi is a kind, patient guide, who took great care of us. We appreciate everything he did for us, and can highly recommend him to anyone wanting to see Tokyo and surrounding areas!
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Hiroshi S.
It was a rainy day for the tour, but we were able to experience Japanese culture at the Tokyo National Museum and enjoy shopping at Solamachi shopping mall. Although the indoor facilities were crowded due to the rain, I hope you enjoyed the tour. There are still many more sights to see in Tokyo. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Next time, under a blue sky!
Guy B.
“Another wonderful day with Hiroshi”
Hiroshi took us to Kawagoe yesterday. We had a great day out. The town is beautiful, and Hiroshi was so kind and patient as we shopped and wandered through the old town.
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Hiroshi S.
Thank you for accepting my suggestion to change the Tokyo tour to a Kawagoe tour due to the weather. We were able to enjoy Kawagoe tour without rain. We walked through the streets lined with traditional warehouses and felt the atmosphere of the Edo period. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the old town and the shopping in Kawagoe. There are many other sights to see in the Tokyo area besides Kawagoe. Let's enjoy Japanese culture and history together again!
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Kaneo U.
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 more than 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.
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