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Joined 2019
Ritsuko K.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Ritsuko K.
Hi, I'm Ritsuko, a national licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in Tokyo.
As Tokyo is a city of many faces, I hope you will discover your hidden gems during the tour.
I love to wander around the shops and places downtown and one of my hobbies is to find daily-use products made in Japan. So I can select unique souvenirs for you within your budget!
I am football-mad and have been to every FIFA World Cup except one tournament since 1998.
I also love to go island hopping in Asia. That's why I have been to over 30 countries.
Wherever I went, people were so kind to me. So, it's my turn.
I will do my best to make your tour a memorable one!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Important
I am available 7 days a week, but if you prefer popular tourist destinations, please select weekdays. Additionally, my tours have a minimum duration of 5 hours.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
My tours are essentially tailor-made, but I have listed a model tour due to this site's rules. It is designed for first-time visitors who want to explore Tokyo’s must-see spots. If you’d like to visit other places, feel free to send me a message—I’d be happy to create a personalized tour just for you!
A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
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A one-day tour to explore Kamakura’s major spots
Kamakura is just about an hour's train ride from Tokyo Station, making it a perfect destination for a day trip. This historic city is home to ancient shrines and temples, offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage.
A one-day tour to explore Kamakura’s major spots
Reviews
Thomas C.
“Great city guide with our family”
We were very pleased with the tour. She was very flexible, knowledgeable and helpful. The tour we pre arranged with her wasn’t a deep dive on anything but rather just a first day in Tokyo tour to get us oriented.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Tom, thank you very much for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure showing your family around Tokyo and helping you get oriented in the city. I’m glad my flexible approach worked well and that you were able to start exploring comfortably. I hope our time together was a helpful start to the rest of your stay. Enjoy discovering more great food, shopping, and memorable sights during your trip.
Terri A.
“Excellent Tour!”
Ritsuko was an excellent guide. Extremely kind, knowledgeable, and went the extra mile to help is find some Pokémon cards for my son. We saw many sights our first day in Tokyo and she did a wonderful job of answering all our questions.
Ritsuko K.
Thank you so much for your heart-warming review. Though I am still a bit sad that we couldn't secure the "Winning" for Edgard, it was MY pleasure to show you around my hometown. I hope you continue to have a fantastic journey ahead. From the Biggest Buddha to the Biggest Torii gates, there are so many majestic sights waiting for you. I wish you a safe and wonderful trip!
Jo N.
“Amazing day in Tokyo with Ritsuko!”
Had a fabulous day with Ritsuko. She was informative and interesting with the knowledge and insights she shared. Ritsuko made our first day in Tokyo a delight. Highly recommend!
Ritsuko K.
Hi Jo and Ross, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Coming from the opposite season, you both did an amazing job walking so much. Thanks to your energy, we were able to check off almost everything on your bucket list together. Keep capturing those beautiful photos, and don’t forget to keep your phone battery charged. All the best!
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Ayami M.
Hallo alle meine Gäste! Vielen lieben Dank, dass Sie meine Profilseite besuchen! Ich heiße Ayami. Ich bin in Osaka geboren, aber in Yokohama aufgewachsen. Ich habe in Tokyo studiert, deswegen kenne ich mich gut auch in dieser Gegend aus. An der Uni habe ich Germanistik studiert. Mein erstes Mal in Deutschland war 2012, als ich Studentin war, und damals habe ich einen Monat in München einen Deutschkurs gemacht. Da habe ich viel erlebt und erfahrt und war total begeistert für die deutsche Kultur, Sitten, einfach alles, natürlich Leute auch :) Nach dem Studium bin ich nach Deutschland (München und Augsburg) geflogen, um richtig Deutsch zu lernen. In den Schulzeiten habe ich viele Erfahrungen in der Gastronomie gesammelt. In Deutschland habe ich als Kellnerin in einem japanischen Restaurant und Japanischlehrerin gearbeitet. Aktuell bin ich auch private Japanischlehrerin (ich habe auch einen Vertrag mit der amerikanischen Marine) und gelegentlich Reiseführerin. Mein Hobbies sind Reisen, Lesen, Kochen, etwas Süßes backen usw. Ich würde Sie sehr gerne Tokyo bzw Yokohama oder Kamakura und Yokosuka zeigen :)
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Koichiro Y.
Hello! I’m Koichiro. Please call me “Yamasan”. It derives from my family name and my friends call me so. I worked for a machinery company as a project manager and engineer for mechanical and electrical construction projects both domestic and overseas for over 35 years. I recall my first overseas project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when I was 26, and the second was in Singapore. I visited many countries for surveys, meetings, commissioning, project handing over, and so on. In 2014 at the age of 60, I decided to retire from the company and live the expected further 30 years of life with a new career and experiences. I, then, studied translation and guide interpretation. I passed the national examination for licensed guides (English) in 2015 and registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in February 2016. Until now, I have been guiding many beautiful guests mainly to popular sightseeing spots such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Omote-Sando, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Tokyo Skytree, and also cultural experiences of Origami making, Furoshiki wrapping, and Sushi cooking. I am happy that I can freely arrange a customized tour together with you, or can propose my tours to you. I want to show you some parts of daily Tokyo life and introduce you to Bunkyo City which is located in the heart of Tokyo, just north of Chiyoda City where the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station are. The city is Tokyo’s typical residential and academic area where I was born, grew up, and live a happy life now. Now, we can tour around the world but have not yet overcome COVID-19 completely. Recently, the number of passengers wearing masks on public transportation in Tokyo reduced to some 25% but we should mind about it still. Please carry your mask to wear it where or when necessary (December 2024, Yamasan).
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