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
4 days ago
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.
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)
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.
Reviews
Robert L.
“It was like having a best friend show us around ”
Fumiko was very well prepared, very kind and patient, and after two days with her as our guide it was very sad for my wife and I to say goodbye. Not having to work out how to navigate the various train station labyrinths allowed us to get around quickly and see so much more of Tokyo than if we tried to do this by ourselves. Fumiko also took us down tiny side streets which were easily overlooked but rich in history and interest. Going in to small eating establishments and not having to worry about trying to order etc was just part of the benefits of having a local guide. Having Fumiko as our guide was a wonderful investment, and experience. We are genuinely sad that we won't be sharing more adventures with her, Fumiko really became like a friend who enjoyed showing us her wonderful city. At least we will always have the memory of catching fish together in one of Tokyo's canals! Thank you.
Fumiko I.
Thank you very much for your wondeful review. I also enjoyed being with you and your wife. I will never forget the days we spent together. Catching big carp was my fiist experience! I hope you will enjoy the rest of stay in Japan and stay healthy and see you again someday in the future. Fumiko
Amy L.
“Fumiko worked hard to customize our tour”
Fumiko went above and beyond to make sure our tour was exactly what we wanted. Her knowledge was excellent. There was lots of communication before the tour. We are older and move more slowly and she found every elevator so we could avoid stairs. I really recommend hiring a guide to get more out of your visit.
Fumiko I.
Thank you very much for your wondeful review️ I am really glad to hear that you and your members enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed being with your group. I hope you will stay healthy and happy️ Best regards, Fumiko
Ced adventures I.
“Great guide”
We are very happy with the tour Fumiko made for us. She was very nice and ready to help and gave us interesting information. Amazing guide, thank you!
Fumiko I.
Thank youvery much for yourwondeful review. I am really glad to hear you eojoyed the tour. It was a beautiful day with greenary in Nikko. I also enjoyed the tour with you. Thank you again. Best regards, Fumiko
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