Joined 2018
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Yokohama
Languages
Japanese (Native), English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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!
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Dalton J.
“Wonderful day tour of Kamakura and Enoshima. ”
Seigo was a terrific host, our tour around Kamakura (Houkokuji, Komachi-dori, Kotokuin, Hasedera and ending at Enoshima at dusk) was a great experience. Seigo's willingness to accommodate our needs was greatly appreciated and his recommendation for a restaurant at the end of our tour was a hit!
Judy C.
“Amazing Tour Guide”
Seigo San was our Tour Guide for 2 days. My parents were old and couldn't walk to much, Mr. Seigo was able to rearrange our trip to accommodate my parents where they could sit down and relax while I could still enjoy my sight seeing. I would recommend Mr. Seigo San to all my friends and relatives on our next trip to Japan.
Seigo U.
Judy san, thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We were truly blessed with two days of beautiful weather, and it was such a good fortune to see Mount Fuji from so many different spots. I’m delighted that you all enjoyed exploring Hakone, the Mt. Fuji area, and Kamakura. I’ll be looking forward to your next visit to Japan—when you return, I’ll take you not only to the places you wish to see but also to some of my own special recommendations. Seigo
Eric M.
“Fantastic, friendly, flexible guide!”
I requested a unique tour from Seigo. There were a couple of temples that I wanted to see, which were a bit out of his way. When I sent the idea to him, not only was he open to it, he personally visited the temples beforehand to map out the route, and even suggested a really cool Buddhist statue museum near the temples. He printed out leaflets wih descriptions of the sites, along with an awesome pamphlet of helpful Japanese terms! My only qualm is that I wish I had met him sooner, because I learned so much and it was such a welcoming experience. Thank you so much Seigo!! Arigato gozaimasu!!
Seigo U.
Eric san, Many thanks for your kind review. I’m delighted to know that the tour of the two temples and the Buddhist sculpture museum met your expectations. Your keen interest in Buddhism was both inspiring and enlightening, and I greatly valued our exchange. You are truly Sugoi! I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Japan. Seigo