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Joined 2016
Koji K.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Chiba, Hakone, Narita
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Koji K.
*My guiding area is only Tokyo (not Kyoto or Mount Fuji areas).
*My tours are walking tours using public trains.
*The maximum number of people I can guide is 4.
Would you like to experience a unique and unforgettable trip to Tokyo with a professional, friendly, and passionate local guide? As a licensed tour guide with over seven years of experience in Tokyo, I would love to share my expertise and hospitality to ensure you have a truly remarkable time in this vibrant city.
As a certified private tour guide, my goal is to provide a stress-free, enjoyable, and immersive experience that feels like being shown around by a local Japanese friend.
My name is Koichiro, but you can call me Koji as well. After spending three years studying English in Southern California, I returned to Japan and earned my national tour guide certification in 2016. Since then, I have guided countless visitors through Tokyo.
Unlike fixed group tours, my tours are flexible—no rigid schedules or formalities. You can adjust your itinerary at any time to match your interests or accommodate unexpected changes.
I genuinely love meeting new people and would be delighted to guide you through Tokyo, sharing both my professional insights and my personal local experiences. Whether you're looking for must-see attractions, authentic restaurants, or hidden gem bars, I’ll ensure you experience the very best of Tokyo—especially its incredible food!
I’d be happy to create a customized travel plan tailored to your preferences and remain flexible to any requests. Feel free to book my tour or message me with any questions or suggestions—I look forward to making your trip unforgettable!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way
There are actually many ways to enjoy Tokyo. On this tour, you can visit the places based entirely on the places you'd like to visit. Even if you don't have clear ideas on where to visit/what to do, I can tailor-make your original travel plan based on your interest so that you can spend your time in Tokyo as you've ever dreamed of.
One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way
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Tokyo Highlights Tour 1st Day
Make the most of your 1st day in Tokyo! On this tour, you'll visit Tokyo's most popular tourist destinations (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Akihabara, Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya) in 7 hours. The places to visit and the time on each place are totally flexible and can be modified anytime. You can spend your first time in Tokyo in the most efficient way without getting lost as well as getting useful information and insights on Tokyo from me. Most importantly, you can enjoy your time in your own way!
Tokyo Highlights Tour 1st Day
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Exploring Katsushika - Tokyo's Old Downtown Walking Tour
Planning to escape the crazy and crowded Tokyo for a sense of serenity? Go off the beaten path and enjoy Katsushika! Located on the east end of Tokyo and widely known as Shitamachi - Tokyo's old downtown, Katsushika is full of warmth from the local people and nostalgic feeling of Showa-era of Japan. On this private tour, you will explore Katsushika by visiting popular places such as Shibamata, Taishakuten Temple, Yamamoto-Tei, Yagiri-No-Watashi, the Edo River, and Mizumoto Park.
Exploring Katsushika - Tokyo's Old Downtown Walking Tour
Reviews
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Eric H.
“Tokyo Tour”
Hi Koji. Thank you for everything and the wonderful two days we spent exploring Tokyo. Thank you for also helping navigating the rail system and Shinkansen. Koji is an excellent guide for your travels in Tokyo!
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Koji K.
Eric I'm blessed I could share great time and my knowledge covering the places of your intetest as well as my recommended spots in Tokyo and am looking forward to your next visit!
Bettina P.
“First time in tokyo”
Very fun experience! Got to visit some great places!
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Koji K.
Bettina it was my honor showing you around unique spots in Tokyo and do hope to serve you again in the near future.
Edmund Z.
“Japan /Tokyo Vacation”
Koji, A great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and informative and kind. Koji was flexible and willing to be spontaneous in our tour by fitting a few bullet train trips, to towns that we decided to go to, on the same day. Without Koji, we would have been challenged to find our way around this Magical city. We would highly recommend him without reservation . Eddie and Michelle
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Koji K.
Eddie the tour was epic covering the finest ramen, sushi, coffee, whiskey, matcha and even cherry blossoms in Tokyo! Also it was special to take Shinkansen to Kyoto for a day trip. Thank you for making the memorable tour possible!
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Hardy M.
Being a former student and staff member of the University of Tokyo, I have a natural ability to communicate with people from all corners of the world. Regardless of whether you prefer to speak English, French, or Globish with me ! I have practiced Aikido, Iaido (Katana), and Kyudo (Bow) martial arts, and I have also worked on the restoration of Japanese armor. Therefore, I am well-versed in the art of war in ancient Japan. But my passion for history goes further, and during my guided tours, I will share various anecdotes that will bring ancient Japan to life for you ! I'm also a huge fan of old Japanese video games, especially RPGs, so if you want a true otaku experience, follow me to Nakano Broadway and Akihabara! If you're interested in arranging a tour that's tailored to your preferences, feel free to send me a message !
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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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Kaneo U.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for more than 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.
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