Joined 2018
Tomoko H.
Available Areas
Kanagawa, Saitama, Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Mount Fuji
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day 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!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
One Day Customized Tour in Tokyo
One Day Customized Tour in Tokyo
Hakone Highlights - One Day Excursion from Tokyo
Hakone Highlights - One Day Excursion from Tokyo
Kamakura Highlights with Local Expert - from Tokyo
Kamakura Highlights with Local Expert - from Tokyo
Kamakura Day Hike with Local Expert
Kamakura Day Hike with Local Expert
Nikko Highlights - One Day Excursion from Tokyo
Nikko Highlights - One Day Excursion from Tokyo
Historical Exploring in Ueno (half day)
Historical Exploring in Ueno (half day)
Reviews
Les T.
“A Beautiful Beginning to Our Japan Journey – Thank You, Tomoko!”
My family and I (myself, my dad, my auntie, and my two sisters) planned the trip of a lifetime to Japan. It was a dream my dad and auntie had shared for years, and we were so excited to make it a reality together. But as much as we were looking forward to it, the thought of navigating Tokyo right away felt a bit overwhelming. So we decided to book Tomoko for our very first day, and oh how grateful we are that we did! From the moment we met her, Tomoko-san was everything we could have hoped for and more. Warm, patient, and incredibly kind, she instantly made us feel at ease. She gently guided us through the city with a calm confidence, weaving in stories of Japanese history and teaching us bits of the beautiful language along the way. We never felt rushed, only welcomed. What made the day truly unforgettable, though, was something we could never have planned. Thanks to Tomoko-san’s personal connections, she brought us to a traditional tea house for an authentic Japanese tea ceremony. We were even invited to drink from centuries-old Chawan bowls, carefully and respectfully, under the watchful eye of the host. To wrap this up, you definitely won't regret it if you book Tomoko as your guide! It honestly embarrasses me that it’s taken us this long to write this review. Life swept us away when we returned home, but even now we all still talk about the experience and we will remember this for a long time! Tomoko-san, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. For your patience, laughter, your knowledge, and your kindness. You didn’t just show us Tokyo, you helped us feel it. And in doing so, you gave us the loveliest beginning to our Japan journey :)
Greg B.
“Brilliant Tour Guide”
Tomoko is a brilliant tour guide. She is full of useful information, anecdotes and stories that are so interesting. She went out of her way to accommodate our requirements. My wife was unable to walk great distances due to blisters. Tomoko was able to restructure our tour so we were able to see the Tokyo sights on bikes, That was a great experience.
Tomoko H.
Thank you for the lovely review, Greg. To be honest, when the subject of cycling came up the day before I wondered what I would do, but now I am grateful for the way you have broadened my horizon. Unlike Nara, Tokyo is much larger and has more traffic, so we enjoyed riding very carefully together. The lunch we had after returning our bicycles at Otemachi, with our stomachs suddenly felt empty released from the tension, and the beer we toasted was delicious! The good times we had together laughing and talking a lot are my treasure. Thank you, Greg and Jan.
Tina B.
“All in all perfect!”
Tomoko-san is a very kind, fun and reliable guide. Thank you so much for the great day trip to Hakone and all the organized planning beforehand!
Tomoko H.
It was great working with you Tina. Our joint efforts went smoothly and I'm sure your clients had a very enjoyable time in Hakone. I look forward to working with you again.- Tomoko
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