Joined 2019
Shuichi O.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
8 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Shuichi O.
I am Shuichi, a licensed tour guide in Japan. I was born and grew up in Tokyo, near Asakusa. And lived in Portland, Oregon, USA for 5 years.
I am a travel lover, visited 18 countries with 24 airlines.
Through my experience, I have learned Japanese culture and history are so unique.
I will be more than happy if I can show you interesting places in my country.
I can introduce myself as a tail-economist. It doesn't mean scholar of economics but always boarding tail section of economy class.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Bye now !
COUNTRIES I visited :
Canada, U.S.A, Mexico, U.K. Netherland, Germany, France, U.A.E. Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and S.Korea.
AIRLINES I traveled :
American, Delta, United, Northwest, Alaska, America west, British airways,
Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore air, Thai international, Philippine air, Cathay pacific, Tiger air, China east, Shanghai air, Sichuan air, JAL, ANA, Peach air, and Vanilla air.
Important
- I am frexible to add or substract something you want in my tour..
- I will reply to your question as quickly as possible.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
Welcome to Ghibli world. We visit GHIBLI MUSEUM and EDO-TOKYO ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM in this tour. GHIBLI MUSEUM is the original museum on Ghibli movies. EDO-TOKYO ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM is where anime creators got inspirations for their works. Let's jump into Ghibli world.
One day Tokyo, Family Plan
One day sightseeing tour for family group including small children and/or elders I propose an enjoyable plan focusing on children and/or elderly persons. Visiting places are flexible according to your family preference. Please advise me. Alternate plan for bad weather or family's conditions are well prepared. I believe when children/elderly persons are happy, everyone is happy.
Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum Tour : "Spirited Away" too
** EDO－TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM reopens from Mar-23 after COVID-19 influence. We visit Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. This Museum exhibits 30 historical genuine houses. They are not imitation nor miniature. Also well-known the place where provided seeds of imagination to creators on "Spirited Away" "My neighbor Totoro" and partly "Your Name".
"Your Name" Anime spots in Tokyo
We will visit many locations depicted in the animation film Your Name, including staircase at the last scene. Would you like to sharing the atmosphre and breeze with Taki and Mitsuha ?
Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum and Beer Brewery tour
** EDO－TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM reopens from Mar-23. But BEER BREWERY ARE still CLOSED DUE TO COVID19. We are visiting Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and Suntory Beer Brewery. The Architectural Museum exhibits 30 historical genuine houses. They are not traditional but ancient. Also well-known the place where provided seeds of imagination on "Spirited Away" to Hayao Miyazaki. Then we visit Suntory Beer Brewery nearby.
Reviews
Vanessa W.
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
“Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour”
The Ghibli Museum was something we really wanted to do and we knew getting tickets for the time period we were going to be in Tokyo was going to be difficult. Shuichi made the process so much easier for us as he was so attentive in the planning beforehand and when we were there. It was like we were visiting with a kindly uncle who was so good at keeping us engaged and content all the while on schedule. We loved how he was able to point out Miyazaki's places of inspiration while visiting the Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum and learned many things about Japanese history there. Shuichi made sure we were warm enough and provided hand warmers when the cold winter winds picked up and made it chilly. He even accommodated our request to have lunch at a particular tiny udon restaurant we were interested in checking out. When we let him know we required a taxi to get to our next destination after the tour, he told us not to worry and took care of the arrangements. We enjoyed our day with Shuichi.
Shuichi O.
Thank you for your wonderful review and comment. I also had a wonderful time with your family. I think you already arrived home town in California safely and have restarted daily happy life. Please come back to Japan again. See you again somrday in future . Goodbye today.
Fiona H.
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
“A kind and well-organised guide. Thank you Shu, for an exceptional day out! ”
We had a fabulous day with Shu, who I recommend as a guide. I knew that after recent changes to the Ghibli ticket purchasing system, it would be harder than ever to purchase them from my home country, and I wanted the best odds of including this museum on my itinerary. I figured Shu would know best how to access the system from within Japan as he's done so many times. I felt fortunate that he successfully purchased tickets for the 10am opening time and also that we managed to book him, since guides can only book one lot of tickets per month. We are Ghibli fans, and the highlight of the museum for me was an exhibition of the exquisite art from 'The Boy and the Heron. We could have easily spent longer examining all the artwork from other Ghibli movies that covered the walls elsewhere. The room showing how animation works was delightful, the models and carousel whimsical and fun. So was the short movie. I felt joy as I viewed all the pieces. Possibly someone who isn't a Ghibli fan wouldn't enjoy it as much after all the hype over ticket purchases. But I felt it was true to the spirit of its creator and I loved it. Shu improved our visit by knowing where to go, not rushing us at all, and being very considerate of my sore feet (from my two prior weeks of walking everywhere in Japan). I took lots of breaks throughout the day. He took us to an izekaya for lunch which served delicious local food, and suggested we try some items we wouldn't have otherwise. That was a great success. We then visited the architectural museum. The grounds are full of significant Japanese buildings that were painstakingly moved there in their original condition. Shu showed us screenshots from some of the Ghibli movies and paired them with the buildings that may very well have inspired them (I was certainly convinced). The buildings are beautiful and worth seeing even without their connection to the Ghibli films, but Shu's thoughts on that and his knowledge of history enriched the experience.
Shuichi O.
Thank you for your wonderful review and comment. I also had a wonderful time with your family. I think you already arrived home town safely and have restarted daily happy life. Please come back to Japan again someday in future. See you again. Goodbye today.
Gregory F.
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
“Great day at Ghibli Museum.”
Thanks Shoe we had a great day spending time with you on our tour today to the Ghibli Museum and Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum. We were able to see a lot more with you and how it all relates Spirited Away. Thank you so much.
Shuichi O.
Thank you for your wonderful review and comment. I had a wonderful time with your family. I hope you cotinue a wonderful trip in my country Japan. Please come back to Japan again someday in future. Good-by today.
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