Joined 2018
Seigo U.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Yokohama
Languages
Japanese (Native), English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Seigo U.
Hi, I’m Seigo.
Thank you for visiting my page. I'm a friendly guy who loves traveling, music, and sports, especially baseball.
I enjoy trying my best to take you wherever you want in Japan as much as possible.
Key Skills
Certified National Licensed Guide Interpreter in English (2018) and Chinese (2020)
Domestic Travel Service Supervisor license (2019)
Strengths
• Extensive travel experience both domestically and internationally. Fluent in English and Chinese, and currently learning Spanish to broaden my global communication skills.
• Proven expertise in managing schedules for bus tours, including multi-day and day trips, ensuring smooth and enjoyable experiences.
• A commitment to tailoring tours to individual preferences, creating relaxing, memorable, and joyful journeys.
Guiding Experience
Since 2019, I have guided a variety of tours, including:
• Private tours
• Day-trip, long tour
• Cruise ship excursions
I have extensive knowledge of and experience guiding popular destinations across Japan, such as Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sendai, Kagoshima, and Okinawa.
Background and Education
After earning a degree in English, I devoted over 35 years to teaching English at high schools and special education schools, while also working with the Prefectural Board of Education. My passion for education extends to online language teaching, where I help students master Japanese, Chinese, and English.
Since I have lived in Kanagawa my whole life, I can offer satisfying private customized tours to each guest group. My recommended destinations in Kanagawa are Kamakura, the seat of Japan's first Shogunate, and Hakone, a popular resort area with mountains and Lake Ashinoko. I can also drive you around some nice places in Japan that foreign tourists don't usually visit.
Please feel free to contact me anytime.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Hakone Explorer 1-Day Nature and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide
Why don't you travel efficiently by car? Enjoy nature, culture, and food in Hakone! Your guide will drive you around Hakone. attractions: Lake Ashinoko Sightseeing cruises (normal ship or Pirate Ship) Owakudani Valley Mt. Komagatake Hakone Shrine Taikanzan Observatory Amazake-chaya (traditional rest house) Old Tokaido Roads Museums (Open Air Museum, Venetian Glass Museum...) My cars: Wagon R 2009 Alto Turbo RS 2017 ・660cc with turbo ・with insurance
HIghlights of Tokyo 8-hour Tour with a licensed guide
Visit must-visit places in Tokyo by public transport in one day. Attractions: Imperial Palace East Gardens (former Edo Castle) Meiji Shrine Harajuku shopping streets Shibuya (iconic Shibuya Crossing, the statue of the faithful dog "Hachi", and the Shibuya Sky Observatory) Asakusa (Sensoji Temple in the old downtown of Tokyo) *You can replace the Imperial Palace East Gardens with Shinjuku Gyoen National Park. *The itinerary can be modified according to your requests.
Kamakura Explorer 1-Day Culture and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide
Why don't you travel efficiently by car? Your guide will drive you wherever you want in the Kamakura and Fujisawa areas in English, Chinese, and a little Spanish. *The tour starts and ends at Kamakura or Fujisawa. *If starts and ends in Tokyo: +$100 (10 hours) My SUZUKI K-cars: 1 Wagon R Stingray TS, 2008 2 Alto Turbo RS, 2017 ・small but powerful with 660 engine with turbo ・accommodates 3 guests maximum ・not so spacious nor as comfortable as Mercedes ・with insurance
Discover Kamakura & Enoshima in 1 Day with a Licensed guide
*The 7 hours tour starts and ends at a station in Fujisawa or Kamakura If from Tokyo, it's 9 hours, +8000yen This 1 day Kamakura & Enoshima Itinerary is packed with a visit to an islet of Enoshima and visits to 2 Buddhist temples (Kotokuin with Great Buddha and Hase-dera) and 1 Shinto shrine (Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu) in Kamakura. From the hill-top of Enoshima island, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji when the weather is fine. *The itinerary can be customized to meet your requests
From Tokyo to Wonderful Izu "Off-The-Beaten-Path" 1-Day Car Tour from with a licensed guide
Discover Izu! Visit the West Gateway of the Izu Peninsula by car with a licensed guide 4 Attractions: 1) Suruga Bay Boat Cruise Feed the seagulls that fly toward you for snacks 2) Izu Panorama Park Take a ropeway to the peak of a mountain 3) Izu Gateway Kannami (rest area) Lunch and Shopping, Wasabi Museum 4) Strawberry Picking All-you-can-eat strawberry picking in the greenhouse
Asakusa / Odaiba / Umihotaru Sunset Tokyo Wonder Tour by a private car
You will visit the nostalgic old downtown of Tokyo-Asakusa, Odaiba Waterfront, and the Umihotaru Parking Area in Tokyo Bay. Odaiba and the Umihotaru Parking Area are the best places to enjoy the breathtaking views in Tokyo. Odaiba is an artificial island connected to the City of Tokyo by the iconic Rainbow Bridge, where you can have stunning views of Tokyo. Umihotaru, which means "sea firefly," is a rest area on the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line Expressway. Enjoy great views!
Reviews
Stephanie K.
“Excelent Guide”
Seigo was perfect for our 1 day in Hakone. Showed us what we wanted to see and then some!
Seigo U.
Stephanie san, thank you for your kind words. I had a great day in Hakone with you and your daughter. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Seigo
Katia L.
“Wonderful Tokyo day trip! ”
Seigo, is an absolutely amazing tour guide. A local Japanese born and raised in Tokyo, a tireless individual who took us to famous landmarks like the Asakusa center, Tokyo Tower, the Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku street and pretty much everywhere in Tokyo city within 7 hours. He even booked for us a Kimono dress up experience, which we lived. He was incredibly patient with our three kids, allowing us time to explore as a family and meet them at certain points. He went above and beyond by making a reservation for us at a wonderful sushi place known for its fresh nigiri especially when it was difficult and busy in the city to find food. Seigo's joyful and exciting demeanor made the tour unforgettable. We were thrilled to have Seigo as our guide and couldn't have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend Seigo for anyone visiting Tokyo.
Seigo U.
Katia san, Thank you so much for your lovely review. You were the very first guest to write a review during the tour—what a delightful surprise! I’m very glad you had a fun day. Thanks to you, your wonderful husband, and your adorable kids, I had such a fun and memorable day, too. We were on the move all day by subway and train—I'm sure it must have been tiring. Please take a good rest tonight and recharge for tomorrow. I sincerely look forward to seeing you all again soon! Seigo
Caitlyn M.
“Helpful and insightful tour with a great guide, Seigo!”
We are a couple visiting Japan for the first time and wanted a guide to help us navigate the city and learn the subway system. Seigo was a wonderful guide, he customized the itinerary to our needs, was prompt and clear with communication, and accommodated our requests. We saw areas and visited shops we wouldn’t have on our own, and had a great time. Seigo went above and beyond by being our personal photographer, capturing moments without us even having to ask. Arigatou gozaimasu, Seigo!
Seigo U.
Caitlyn san, thank you so much for your wonderful review. Over the two days, you covered many parts of Tokyo using public transportation—it was quite a busy adventure! I was truly impressed by your energy and enthusiasm. Sugoi! I'm sure you continued exploring Tokyo on your own afterward—you’re practically Tokyo experts now! I hope your time in Japan gave you a deeper appreciation of our culture and history, even just a little. By the way, you both looked fantastic in a kimono—it’s no exaggeration. I look forward to the day our paths cross again. Seigo
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