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Joined 2016
Hiro Y.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura
Languages
English
Response Time
1 day on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Hiro Y.
Hello, my dear would-be guests! My name is Hiroko. People call me Hiro for short. I am a government licensed guide. Here I am to make your time in a tour full of fun and provide you an unforgettable travel experience of your life. I grew up and live in Yokohama that is adjacent to Tokyo. After many years of several English-related job experiences, such as translating, teaching, desk work, etc., I finally found this job, tour guide, which is a perfect fit for my true nature. I love meeting people, having fun with people, and am always looking for something interesting wanting to share it with people. How about spending a part of your precious time here in Japan with this cheerful, friendly and well-informed tour guide, Hiro?
Important
Only day trips are available. No night tours.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like One-day Tour
Kamakura, a home to samurai culture and Zen Buddhism, is neighborhood of where I live and one of my living rooms that I'd really love to invite you to. I am also happy to share some exclusive info that only local residents know, as I show you around the place. Let me customize your one-day tour based on your requests or preference adding my recommendation out of my experience regarding the season.
Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like One-day Tour
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Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like Half-day Tour
Let me customize your half-day tour based on your requests or preference adding my recommendation out of my experience. Kamakura, a home to samurai culture and Zen Buddhism, is neighborhood of where I live and one of my living rooms that I'd really love to invite you to. I am also happy to share some exclusive info that only local residents know,. You can also enjoy the scenic beauty of the ocean and mountains, and plenty of flowers in each season. I'm looking forward to sharing them with you.
Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like Half-day Tour
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Kamakura "Zen Culture" Finding Tour
Do you know a Japanese word, "Bushido" or samurai spirit? About 800 years ago, Kamakura became the center of the first samurai military government. Samurai warriors had austere lives. They were brave and didn't cling to life. They willingly devoted their lives to their jobs. How come they could get that extreme mindset? The secret was Zen Buddhism. Let's find Zen culture through visiting iconic Zen temples, Zen gardens, and experiencing Japanese distinctive beauty in this ancient capital city.
Kamakura "Zen Culture" Finding Tour
Reviews
Alex B.
“An Excellent tour guide and a very kind person”
A very knowledgeable tour guide and a very kind person. She took very nice pictures from me as I asked her. I would Highly recommend her. Thank you very much for giving me this tour.
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Hiro Y.
Hello, Alex! Thank you very much for the wonderful review. It was really a great day being with you in Kamakura. I really appreciate that you also took many photos of me so nicely. I'll treasure them. Actually, I replaced my profile photo with one of them. How does it look? Thanks again for having me with you on one of your precious days in Japan. Best regards, Hiro
Julie M.
“A fascinating and fun day to Kamakura - 5 of 5 stars!”
We have just spent the most wonderful day with Hiro, touring the amazing sites of Kamakura. She was recommended to us by a friend who had toured with her previously and certainly did not disappoint! From the first inquiry she was a joy to work with, communicating with us before the trip to tailor the day to our interests and providing clear travel recommendations to help us get from Tokyo to Kamakura easily (it is astonishingly easy, by the way). As a guide, she is kind, friendly, fun and very very knowledgeable. We felt like we had spent the day with a new local friend. If you are considering visiting Kamakura, I cannot recommend Hiro highly enough! You will never regret booking a tour with her.
Hiro Y.
Hello, dear Julie! I really appreciate your wonderful comment, and I feel so grateful for getting to know you and William thanks to Amy. I also had a great day with such wonderful people like you two. Thank you so much for having me on your precious trip with your beloved son, and I really appreciate your interest in Kamakura and your profound understanding about Japanese culture. On that day, I was the happiest guide in Japan talking and walking with you two including singing and vending-machine hunting :-). The day with you has become an unforgettable memory of mine. Please convey my best regards to William and Amy. Thanks again, Julie, for everything. It would be so wonderful if I could see you again some time. Warmest regards, Hiro
Giuseppe L.
“Lovely tour in Kamakura ”
Hiro is a very good guide and an extremely friendly person. Her English is excellent. She is always ready to explain a lot about what you are seeing and discuss about Japanese culture. We managed to see a lot of things in only half a day without the being rushed through our tour. Hiro was so kind to gift us with our own kanji name and an origami. She also managed to find us a great vegan spot for lunch. It was a great tour and we would totally recommend her as your guide. Thank you!
Hiro Y.
Hello, Giuseppe! Thank you so much for your kind words! I was the happiest guide in Japan on that day being with you and your wonderful family. Thank YOU for having me in your very special family tour. Always being full of smiles, what a cheerful family you are! Every one of you impressed me a lot, and I really feel grateful for letting me in your happy hours in Kamakura. Also thank you for the photos. They will be my treasure of the unforgettable time with you. From now on, whenever I have "Monburan" or "Daifuku-mochi", I'm sure I will remember all of your smiles. Thanks a million, again. Please convey my best regards to your beautiful wife and daughters. Cheers! Hiro
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