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Joined 2018
Tsutomu H.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Hakone, Kamakura, Mount Fuji, Nikko, Yokohama
Languages
English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
About Tour Guide Tsutomu H.
Hi, I am Tsutomu - please call me Tom !. I am Japan’s Government Certified English Tour Guide. Living in downtown Tokyo, my guiding expertise is all over Tokyo, including but not limited to Ueno, Asakusa, Ryogoku, Akihabara, Imperial Palace, Harajuku and Ginza area. I love to show you the contrast in Tokyo from the old temple of Asakusa to the world's tallest futuristic tower of Sky Tree and Akihabara sub-culture. Other than Metropolitan Tokyo, I can guide you in Yokohama, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Nikko. My goal is to give you the best of my 64 years knowledge and experience of Japan. My English is fluent at the native level as I have studied, lived and worked in the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore for many years. I do look forward to sharing my extensive knowledge of Japan with you. I will try my very best to make your Japan experience enjoyable and memorable with great hospitality. See you soon !!
Important
For Mt. Fuji and Nikko, private car need to be arranged prior to the tour for the local transportation.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Full Day Tokyo Key Sites #2 (8 Hours)
Hi I am Tsutomu. This is my #2 Full Day Tokyo Key Sites. This compliments my Plan#1 and of course, you could mix #1 and #2 if you wish. Both are my standard plans and my objective is to give you the best part of Tokyo in 8 hours.. I customize the tour especially for you. Tokyo has so many sites that would appeal to your intellectual interest, so feel free to let me know if you have any other places you wish to see. I will accommodate.
Full Day Tokyo Key Sites #2 (8 Hours)
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Full Day Mt. Fuji Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
This tour covers key sites of Mt. Fuji and its surroundings with beauty and wonders of nature. I will also cover the cultural aspect of this World Heritage Site. I will meet you at your hotel and will escort you back to your hotel. As I designed this tour, I focused on full coverage of key sites of Mt. Fuji in regards to geography, culture and history, plus time and budget efficiency utilizing a coach (bus) transport from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji area. Your safety/satisfaction will be my #1 key.
Full Day Mt. Fuji Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
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Full Day Nikko Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
In Japan, there is a saying (pun) that goes "Don't say Kekko until you see Nikko", which means "Don't say you are fully satisfied until you see Nikko". The great representation of Nikko is the combination of unparelled Cultural World Heritage Site of Toshogu Shrine and pure beauty of nature at Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. This tour covers all of those key sites with my professional explanation of history and culture behind those heritages. Let's discover beauty of Nikko and exclaim "Kekko!!"
Full Day Nikko Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
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Full Day Kamakura Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
In the eastern Japan, Kamakura is one of the best (if not THE BEST) places to witness the deapths of Japanese history. While Kyoto is a capital established by aristocrats, Kamakura is a capital built and nurtured by samurai worrior class. Its culture is simple and dynamic. My guiding point is History, Culture, Natural Beauty and Zen spirit, not to mention authentic Japanese food of your preference (or choice in any ways)!! I would like you to see the unique historical sites of over 800 years.
Full Day Kamakura Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
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Full Day Tokyo Key Sites #3 (8 Hours)
This tour has been designed for the guests who have already experienced my Full Day Tokyo Key Sites #1 and #2, and/or for those who are interested in some unique sites that are not covered by my Tokyo Key Sites #1 and #2. If you need to use a wheel chair, I would be more than happy to modify my tour. If you prefer, you can book a private car or mini van for easier logistics and mobility.
Full Day Tokyo Key Sites #3 (8 Hours)
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Full Day Yokohama Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
If I was asked the question of "What is the most exotic and international city of Japan", I would not hesitate to name Yokohama. Yokohama has a flavour of the beautiful port city and rich history representing modern Japan. In my "Full Day Yokohama Key Sites #1 Tour", I would like to show you the international aspects of Japan which still characterize authentic Japanese culture. Let's enjoy truly international city of Japan with the rich history from the 19th century.
Full Day Yokohama Key Sites #1 (11 Hours)
Reviews
Yannick F.
“Super day !”
Tom was wonderful- after our initial introduction he was quickly able to establish exactly what we wanted/needed to really enhance our trip to Japan. He tailored his plan to suit us and made sure we got the most out of the day we spent with him. We really enjoyed his expert knowledge and recommendations for later on in our trip. A warm and generous man- we would recommend Tom San very highly.
Planet V.
“A really fruitful experience!”
Mr. Tsutomu was extremely helpful and supportive in organizing this tour experience for our group. He is very knowledgeable and engaging and answered all of our questions. His English is also very good. Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to meeting again!
Gregory G.
“An excellent way to explore Tokyo”
Tom was a great tour guide! He spent the day showing us key sites throughout Tokyo. Without him we wouldn't know the history behind so many important shrines and places. He gave me and my friends an amazing tour and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn and explore more of Tokyo.
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Tsutomu H.
Gregory from Tom, I want to thank you for your kind review for my service of guiding you and your friends in Japan. It was such a quality time with lots of laughs and smiles. Meeting with nice people like yourselves is the best reward being a tour guide. I am wishing you and yours only the very best. Sincerely, Tom
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