Joined 2018
Fumiko I.
Available Areas
Chiba, Gunma, Kanagawa, Saitama, Tochigi, Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Narita
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Fumiko I.
Hello! I'm Fumiko, a licensed national tourist guide. I love Japanese culture such as Japanese way of arranging flowers, calligraphy, origami or folding paper, and wearing yukata. If you would like to experience these kinds of things Japanese, I can arrange for you. I'm good on Japanese history, too. I'd like to show you around Tokyo and other places with their historical backgrouds, if you like. As I had worked for a travel agency for a long time, I can help you travel smoothly and I'd like to meet your request as much as possible.
I often guide Asakusa, Ueno, East Garden of Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Ryogoku, Yanesen, Meiji Jingu , Harajuku and so on.
Important
I mainly guid around Tokyo. I can't sometimes guide other places than Tokyo. If you contact me ealier, I may be able to guide you other places than Tokyo.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi
I will guide you around the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace where Edo Castle was built. You can enjoy contrast of modern and old Tokyo! Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, recently underwent renovation to restore the station to its pre-war glory. I will show you red brick station and Marunouchi featuring many historical buildings. This tour will help you understand Japanese history especially about the Edo period about 400 years ago.
East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi
Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya Triangle Tour
First visit Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine, one of the most popular Shinto shrines in Tokyo. Then explore Omote Sando Street, a sophisticated street and Takeshita Street which is lined with shops selling miscellaneous character and idol goods popular among teens. In Shibuya experience Shibuya Crossing and meet a loyal dog, Hachi. If it is fine, it may be good to go to Shibuya Sky where you can enjoy a panoramic view from the top. (Admission Fee is not included, 2500 yen per person)
Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya Triangle Tour
Tsukiji, Hama-rikyu Gardens & Asakusa Walking Tour
First we visit the outer market of Tsukiji where you will find variety of fish and many delicious Sushi restaurants. Then we take a walk to Hamarikyu Gardens where used to be the family garden of the Tokugawa Shogun ( the Samurai miritaly government in the 17th century ）and it is now oasis in urban center. Then we take a waterbus to Asakusa where Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo located.
Tsukiji, Hama-rikyu Gardens & Asakusa Walking Tour
Reviews
Caterina C.
“Wonderful Tour of Tokyo with Fumiko”
I had the pleasure of spending last Saturday on a guided tour of Tokyo with Fumiko, and it was truly an excellent experience. Our visit to the Imperial Palace East Gardens was a highlight, not only for the beauty of the place but also for the wealth of interesting information Fumiko shared throughout the day. Her deep knowledge, clear explanations, and constant availability made the entire tour both enjoyable and enriching. I felt very well taken care of at all times. Thank you, Fumiko, for your kindness and for making my day in Tokyo so memorable.
Fumiko I.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I am very glad that you enjoyed the tour. We visited historical and beautiful places around the Imperial Palace and Marunouchi districts. I also enjoyed being with you. Please have a nice journey of Japan. And see you again someday in the future.
Sebastian W.
“Great experience!”
We had a customized full day Tokyo tour with Fumiko. The day was excellent and guide did a great job. Fumiko was explaining us all perfectly at every step of the tour. The tour and guide are definitely worth recommending.
Fumiko I.
Thank you very much for your wondeful review️ I am really glad to hear that you and your family members enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed being with you. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. and stay healthy and happy️ Best regards, Fumiko
Aydin D.
“Pleasure to see Tokyo with her as a guide”
Fumiko is a great guide. She was well-prepared with background information on the places we visited, she had a whole folder with visuals and timelines to provide a context fot the shrines and temples. She was kind enough to change my return location ( from my hotel to a tea ceremony in Asakusa) and accompany me all the way to ensure that I find the location for the tea ceremony. She patiently explained the subway system so that I won't feel anxious about finding my way back to the hotel by myself. Overall a, knowleageable and very pleasant person. She was very patient despite guiding on an incredibly hot and humid day. She even even thought of bringing an extra fan for me to use.
Fumiko I.
Thank you very much for your wondeful review️、 I am really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed being with you. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. and stay healthy and happy️、 Best regards, Fumiko
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