About Tour Guide Haruo T.

“An unforgettable Day in Tokyo with Haruo”

Haruo picked us up at the new cruise terminal and guided us through an amazing day in Tokyo. We visited the Tokyo Government Building, enjoyed a delicious teppanyaki lunch, crossed the famous Shibuya Crossing, and explored the Meiji-schrein and Sensoji-tempel along the way. We used public transportation throughout the day, and without Haruo we would have been completely lost in Tokyo’s complex train system. His guidance made everything easy and stress-free. We booked Haruo because our daughters had already toured with him before and were absolutely enthusiastic about their experience — and now we fully understand why. The tour was very relaxed, and Haruo was always flexible and attentive to our wishes. We started the day as strangers and ended it happily, tired, and as friends. A truly special experience — highly recommended!

Haruo T.

(19 reviews)

I can’t say thank you enough for your kind words. It is a great honor and encouragement to have guests from the same family. Since I’d received much information on you from your daughters, I didn’t feel like meeting new guests from the beginning. You were so interested in Japanese culture that your questions were excellent and got the target. Though the restaurant your daughters recommended was closed, you didn’t not complain and even encouraged me to find another. I was happy you liked Okonomiyaki, which was not what you had expected. Most of all, I enjoyed listening to your story on your family members as well as culture in Germany. I wish I could visit you and your country some day. Danke and keep in touch.

“Invaluable guide in Tokyo”

We decided to spend a whole day in Tokyo before embarking on a cruise. We connected with Haruo because he lives in Yokohama, and we had decided to stay in Yokohama within walking distance of the cruise terminal. The HUGE advantage to that is that Haruo met us at the hotel and started the day there, so that he was able to guide us through the extensive train and subway network up to Tokyo. It can be daunting and complicated, and I am not sure how many times we would have been delayed without him. But by the end of the day, we had the confidence to get back on our own. Haruo's English is excellent, and we never had an issue understanding him. He is personable and kind. Best part is that his communication was excellent before the tour, and he incorporated our desired stops into a custom itinerary that would work. And best yet, he was flexible on the day of the tour when weary legs and feet decided to forgo a stop or two to more thoroughly enjoy our day. We had decided to end the tour in Asakusa and go back on our own to meander a bit more on our own and have the ladies do some shopping. And was able to point out a particular type of restaurant that we requested. All in all, getting Haruo was a great decision, and we feel that we have gained a friend in Japan as well.

Haruo T.

(19 reviews)

Dear Bernard. I can’t say thank you enough for your kind words. I also felt like traveling with my friends at the end of the tour. I would be happy if I could be able to give you some advice to help you enjoy your long trip here in Japan. I’m sure you can, since you understand what you need to know and ask me appropriate questions. Even though it’s warmer than usual and needed a lot of walking, you were so cooperative and generous to keep up with my pace. I’m afraid it might have made you exhausted. The conversation with you at the cafe at Shinjuku Gyoen Garden was so enjoyable that I might have forgotten I was your guide. Whenever I see the wonderful picture taken with you in front of the gate of Asakusa Sensoji Temple, I’ll remember and think of you and the tour on one beautiful early summer day in Tokyo. Best wishes Your friend, Haruo

“Great tour with an excellent guide”

Haruo is a very kind and pleasant guide. It was a pleasure, to explore the town with him and we truely can recommend him. He explained the historic and the modern meanings of the stops of our tour and made all of the experience really interesting. We had a very good time with him and it was very helpful.

Haruo T.

(19 reviews)

I can’t say thank you enough for your kind words. I hope your Pokémon souvenir has a great impact on your children. Please don’t worry too much about the result of Omikuji fortune telling drawing. That is a kind of advice for you. I also enjoyed the tour, especially cherry blossom viewing with you. Good luck and take care of yourselves. Danke.