GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
GoWithGuide
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!
video thumbnail
Yokohama Private Tour - Kita-Kamakura :The room for Zen meditation in Kenchoji
Kita-Kamakura :The room for Zen meditation in Kenchoji
Yokohama Private Tour - Kita-Kamakura : Japanese cuisine
Kita-Kamakura : Japanese cuisine
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Fukagawa Edo Museum
Tokyo : Fukagawa Edo Museum
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Japanese drum experience in Asakusa
Tokyo : Japanese drum experience in Asakusa
Yokohama Private Tour - Kita Kamakura : Kenchoji Temple's Statue of Buddha
Kita Kamakura : Kenchoji Temple's Statue of Buddha
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : Coin Washing Shrine
Kamakura : Coin Washing Shrine
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : Komachidori Street
Kamakura : Komachidori Street
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : Great Buddha
Kamakura : Great Buddha
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : The Genpei pond in Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura : The Genpei pond in Hachimangu Shrine
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Yokohama Private Tour - Asakusa : Sensoji Temple
Asakusa : Sensoji Temple
Yokohama Private Tour - Yokosuka : Cruise of Yokasuka Navel Base
Yokosuka : Cruise of Yokasuka Navel Base
Yokohama Private Tour - Yokosuka : Sarushima Island
Yokosuka : Sarushima Island
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : Great Buddha
Kamakura : Great Buddha
Yokohama Private Tour - Yokosuka : Sarushima Island
Yokosuka : Sarushima Island
Yokohama Private Tour - Yokosuka : Memorial Ship Mikasa
Yokosuka : Memorial Ship Mikasa
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Tokyo Tower
Tokyo : Tokyo Tower
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Tokyo Tower
Tokyo : Tokyo Tower
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : Hasedera Temple
Kamakura : Hasedera Temple
Yokohama Private Tour - Kamakura : Inside of Great Buddha
Kamakura : Inside of Great Buddha
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Meijijingu Shrine
Tokyo : Meijijingu Shrine
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street
Tokyo : Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Tsukiji Wholesale Market
Tokyo : Tsukiji Wholesale Market
Yokohama Private Tour - Tokyo : Tsukiji Wholesale Market
Tokyo : Tsukiji Wholesale Market
Tour Guide - Haruo T.

Joined 2019

Haruo T.

4.88 / 5
(17 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!

Available Areas

Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Yokohama (Living)

GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!

Languages

English

GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!

Response Time

21 hours on average

GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!

Availability Updated

Today

About Tour Guide Haruo T.

I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. I have a license to teach in high schools and was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language in the University of Birmingham. Until 2015 I had been teaching English at public high schools in Kanagawa for 37 years. During that time, I had some experience of guiding students from overseas through sister-school relationship around Tokyo and Kanagawa. Therefore, I had good command of English with the TOEIC score of 935.

As for a tour guide experience I earned the certificate of National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter in English and since then I have guided tourists to the popular sites around Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka. My guiding focuses on introducing not only Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds but also giving tourists some tips to travel Japan only by themselves, such as how to use trains and subways, find good restaurants, reserve tickets, buy survenier, and speak basic Japanese. In addition, my tour includes opportunities to experience Japanese culture like Zen meditation, ninja performance, visiting anime's location sites based on tourists' request. Besides, by means of my hobbies of writing English Haiku and Waka (traditional Japanese poems) and performing Rakugo (traditional Japanese funny story telling) in English, I can surely entertain tourists during the tour.

My moto as a tour guide is let the tourists have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan with my profound, intelligible and interestiog guiding.

Important

I have changed the day when I am available.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Shore Excursion
Shore Excursion

Reviews

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.

Marcus O.

Haruo T.

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.

Great Day With Haruo

We had a wonderful day with Haruo in Tokyo! He was incredibly patient and flexible, especially when we had to change our original plans due to the rain. He was very open and eager to learn more about our culture, and at the same time, we could ask him anything about Japanese traditions, culture, and daily life. It was a truly enriching experience — thank you, Haruo! He’s not only the best tour guide, but also the ultimate videographer when it comes to making you look like a celebrity while crossing Shibuya Crossing!

Teresa B.

Haruo T.

I appreciate your kind and heartwarming words. I had a great time with the tourists who were so interested in our culture and history. Especially the questions you asked me were so interesting that they induced more deep and profound explanations. Also thank you your patience and cooperation for bad weather and crowdedness. At the end of the tour I felt like strolling around Tokyo with my friends. Take care and keep in touch.

A Very Full and Fun Day!

Haruo and I had a wonderful day exploring the beauty and history of Kamakura, and then after a quick train trip, we did a tour of Yokosuka's naval history and reviewed the American and Japanese fleets. Haruo is a superb guide with an excellent understanding and explanation of the rich history of Kamakura and Yokosuka. A very fun companion and superb English speaker, you will very much enjoy your day with him.

Robert B.

Haruo T.

Hi, Robert. I can’t thank you enough for your kind words. Since you have learned a lot about the culture and history of Japan, I enjoyed talking about various aspects, like history, literature, religion and so on with you. Also I appreciated your sympathy and support on my injury. I’m sure you’ll have a great time at photo session. Best wishes Haruo Takagi

Other Popular Tour Guides in Yokohama

Chiba Tour Guide - Jaime A.

Jaime A.

5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Japan

Welcome to Tokyo! With over seven years in Tokyo and a deep-rooted fascination with all-things-Japan, I blend deep cultural insight with the curiosity of a seasoned traveler. Fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, I specialize in hidden gems, pop culture, retro neighborhoods, and unforgettable food adventures. My tours are personalized, immersive, and designed to show you the real Tokyo—beyond the tourist trail. Whether you’re after anime nostalgia, historic temples, or local eats, I’ll make Tokyo your most memorable destination yet. ⸻ What I Offer Whether you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time or the fifth, I offer personalized tours tailored to your unique interests. From cultural deep-dives and street food crawls to anime pilgrimages and retro neighborhood walks, each tour is crafted to give you an experience that only a local insider can provide. ⸻ Let’s Create Your Dream Tokyo Adventure Your Tokyo adventure starts with a simple chat. Tell me what you’re into—art, food, temples, vintage shopping, hidden bars, subcultures—and I’ll design a completely custom itinerary just for you. Want to tweak it? No problem. You’re in full control, and I’ll make sure every moment is smooth, engaging, and unforgettable. ⸻ Experiences You Can Expect • Hidden gems far from the tourist trail • Retro and Showa-era neighborhoods • Anime, manga, and gaming hot spots • Foodie adventures from street snacks to high-end sushi • Scenic views, iconic sites, and photo-ready moments • Flexible pacing and thoughtful local insight Because Tokyo isn’t just a city—it’s a feeling. Every street corner, every flavor, every hidden shrine tells a story—and together, we’ll experience it not like tourists, but like the locals do. Ready to Explore? Your Tokyo journey, crafted your way — let’s make it unforgettable!