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Tokyo Private Tour - Mm...I wish I had 4 stomachs like cows. All tasted, but not in a day.
Mm...I wish I had 4 stomachs like cows. All tasted, but not in a day.
Tokyo Private Tour - Fun in Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Hajajuku!
Fun in Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Hajajuku!
Tokyo Private Tour - Trip to Nagano♬
Trip to Nagano♬
Tokyo Private Tour - See no evil, hear no evil, say no evil in Nikko :)
See no evil, hear no evil, say no evil in Nikko :)
Tokyo Private Tour - Wow! You look so beautiful in Yukata (summer cotton Kimono)
Wow! You look so beautiful in Yukata (summer cotton Kimono)
Tokyo Private Tour - Spring flowers in Tokyo
Spring flowers in Tokyo
Tokyo Private Tour - Singing in the rain at the shrine♪
Singing in the rain at the shrine♪
Tokyo Private Tour - This is Tokyo, too! Great harvest♪
This is Tokyo, too! Great harvest♪
Tokyo Private Tour - Under the iconic lantern in Asakusa!
Under the iconic lantern in Asakusa!
Tokyo Private Tour - Fun food tasting in Tsukiji♪ Oisheee~
Fun food tasting in Tsukiji♪ Oisheee~
Tokyo Private Tour - Brothers and sister?? at Hasedera temple, Kamakura
Brothers and sister?? at Hasedera temple, Kamakura
Tokyo Private Tour - Imperial Palace Outer Garden
Imperial Palace Outer Garden
Tokyo Private Tour - At Ryokan in Kagoshima
At Ryokan in Kagoshima
Tokyo Private Tour - Hand-roll sushi party with friends
Hand-roll sushi party with friends
Tokyo Private Tour - Gyoza, dumpling making party with friends & family
Gyoza, dumpling making party with friends & family
Tokyo Private Tour - Sake tasting  - you can taste very best sake from all over Japan in the middle of Tokyo!
Sake tasting - you can taste very best sake from all over Japan in the middle of Tokyo!
Tokyo Private Tour - At the top of Mt. Jizo, Zao
At the top of Mt. Jizo, Zao
Tokyo Private Tour - 'Namahage', the scary demons from northern Japan, they tell us the right way!
'Namahage', the scary demons from northern Japan, they tell us the right way!
Tokyo Private Tour - Unexpected snow in Tokyo (Ueno Park)
Unexpected snow in Tokyo (Ueno Park)
Tokyo Private Tour - Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
Tokyo Private Tour - After climbing Mt.Fuji (family pic)
After climbing Mt.Fuji (family pic)
Tokyo Private Tour - I love maps!
I love maps!
Tokyo Private Tour - New Year flower arrangement in Tokyo National Museum
New Year flower arrangement in Tokyo National Museum
Tour Guide - Tomoko H.

Joined 2018

Tomoko H.

4.95 / 5
(186 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

Available Areas

Kanagawa, Saitama, Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Mount Fuji

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

5 hours on average

Availability Updated

4 days ago

About Tour Guide Tomoko H.

Hi everyone! Hearty welcome to Japan.

I’m Tomoko.

I am an English-speaking licensed tour guide, and a registered nurse as well.

“Fun Discovering Experience Walking like a Local!” – F-D-E-W-L!

That’s what I suggest.

【Experiences】

My work history is as follows.

1) high school teacher ---12 years

2) nurse--8 years + 2 years as operational manager for Kamakura city vaccination team (during COVID period)

3) tourism related jobs such as tour conducting, guiding, and backyard supporting---10 years

As a tour conductor, I’ve visited about 20 foreign countries (possibly yours?) as well as countless number of towns and villages in Japan.

I’ve enjoyed these jobs while being a mother.

Through these experiences with lots of people from different backgrounds, I've found it a great pleasure to share the joy of learning and experiencing something new!

【Guiding Areas】

<Basic> Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Fuji, Yokohama, Nikko, and other neighboring areas from Tokyo

I’m a specialist in Tokyo and Kamakura as I have lived and enjoyed walking a lot in those cities for decades. To be honest, even after all my years here, I still enjoy exploring like a tourist as Tokyo is such an enormous city with great diversity and is constantly changing.

Kamakura is a historical small city with nice beaches and hills and lots of hidden spots of beauty. Almost every time I go out, I feel I’m still making new discoveries. That’s why I cannot stop exploring.

I would take you to some neighboring areas like Hakone, Yokohama, Nikko, and Mt. Fuji area (Lake Kawaguchiko), etc.

<Based on Requests > *if my transportation & accommodation are covered

Nagoya, Kyoto, Nagano(Nagano city, Snow Monkey park, Kisoji trail, etc.), Hida (Takayama, Shirakawa-go), Kanazawa, Oita, Yamagata, Akita, etc.

My original family is from Nagoya, so I know their culture and even their language(dialect) well. Later in my life, I have lived in Oita, Kyushu(far south west of Tokyo) for nearly 10 years and traveled a lot in Kyushu. I love traveling Tohoku, the northern Japan area, too. I’ve planned and enjoyed visiting many of those local areas in the north, too. So, I could share those experiences with you even while having tours in Tokyo or online.

【Personality and others】

- I love meeting people, listening and talking to them.

- I'm friendly and caring, I hope:)

- I love nature and enjoy hiking and skiing.

- I love seasonal flowers and good local food.

- You will see a lot about Japanese culture, nature, and lifestyle with me.

What has made you decide to come to Japan, by the way? Is it its scenic beauties, exotic culture, history, food, anime, or what else? Is it your business that has brought (or will bring) you here? Let me have a clue and customize your tour. I will make the best tour suggestion for you.

Why don’t you contact me now? I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you! Arigato-gozaimas!


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Reviews

Memorable day in Tokyo

Choosing Tomoko as our guide was the best decision. She quickly went from guide to cherished friend. The whole tour felt like meeting up with an old friend that was showing us around. Prior to the tour she listened and understood what we were hoping to get out of the tour. Tomoko put together a great itinerary and had wonderful insights on everything. Her instincts about when we needed a break were great. This was our first trip to Japan and Tomoko helped us feel at ease. We learned so much and will remember our time with her forever. I have already recommended her to friends.

Amanda P.

Tomoko H.

Thank you for the wonderful review, Amanda. The day spent with you and Mike was very relaxing and memorable. Since you're interested in local Japanese foods, I really enjoyed taking you around places like Tsukiji, the basement food hall at Ginza Mitsukoshi, and the local grocery store in Yanaka that I often use. It was also a pleasure to walk with you from Ueno Hirokoji to Ueno Park, Kan'ei-ji Temple, and Yanaka Cemetery, sharing stories about the various histories of the Tokugawa shogunate era and seeing your interest in them. Since you had just returned from Nikko, it felt like the fun of fitting puzzle pieces together as we went. I'm grateful to have spent time with two such gentle young people who are open to different cultures and foods. And if you get the chance, try nattō and umeboshi again sometime. Best wishes to you! Tomoko H

Don't know what we would have done without her!

Hiring Tomoko was the best decision I made for my entire 17-day trip across Japan. I messaged several tour guides before messaging her, with a list of unique things I wanted to see in Tokyo off the beaten path and they did not want to do much else than their normal tours. I only had weeks to go before my arrival, and Tomoko worked very hard to get an itinerary that worked for us in a short time. Her communication was amazing. During our time with her, she helped me find FUGU (blow fish) which has been on my bucket list for 20 years. I had a request for live music and she took us to an unforgettable Shamisen performance in a small local restaurant. I requested to see some local artists, and we went to the neatest place which reminded me of Austin, Texas. We found a dog cafe for my boyfriend, played in the photo booths, got some amazing sushi, and so much more. We also saw the bigger attractions and really got a feel for the different neighborhoods in Japan. She is a perfect tour guide for any walk of life as she is very adaptable and organized. Thank you so much Tomoko. I wish I would have had you for the rest of my trip!

Haley F.

Tomoko H.

Thank you, Haley, for broadening my horizon and experience while having fun together. Sure, your initial list of things you wanted to do and places you wanted to go was enough to make my head spin. This may have been your first trip to Japan, but I could sense that your list included places that held memories for your father and grandfather, things you had been thinking about for decades, and consideration for your kind boyfriend who was accompanying you. If you didn't understand my schedule and my relationships with the local shops that are important to me, things might not have gone so smoothly. I appreciate your cooperation. I will never forget Jeremy's sparkling eyes and happy smile when we came across the Snoopy anniversary corner in Ginza.:) If there is one thing I regret, it is that I was distracted by an appointment with a friend and was not on the platform when the Narita Express arrived and you boarded. I was relieved that you'd safely caught your flight after the last adventure in Japan. I learned a lesson. It goes without saying, but “what is usual for you is not usual for others.” I look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes to you all, Haley, Jeremy, families, neighbors and doggies!

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