Joined 2016
Nobu S.
Available Areas
Chiba (Living), Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama, Shizuoka, Tochigi, Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Narita, Mount Fuji
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
Tour Categories
About Tour Guide Nobu S.
Hi, I am Nobu, a national licensed tour guide.
The main areas I guide are Tokyo and its surrounding areas including Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Nikko, but I can also accommodate custom tours according to your wishes.
I also offer tours using my minivan.
You can take a short tour by the minivan that stops at several spots on the way from Narita Airport to your hotel in Tokyo.
If you let me know your preferences, I will design a private tour that is perfect for you.
I am looking Forward to Meeting you soon in Japan!
Nobu
Important
I can guide you in Tohoku District including Akita, Aomori, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata only if you could bear my transportation fee of 8,000Yen. (Sorry, but I usually live in Chiba.)
For Kanto District including Chiba, Hakone, Ibaraki, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Mt. Fuji, Narita, Nikko, Saitama, Tochigi, Tokyo and Yokohama, the pick up fee is 3,000Yen.
If you would like me to guide you in any other area, please feel free to contact me.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Day Tour to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo
A day tour to Mt. Fuji area by a private van (up to 8 people) / a private microbus (up to 18 people) or public transportation (expressway bus + local route bus). Expressway bus + local private chartered car is also available. Please note transportation fee is not included in the guide fee. You can fully enjoy Mt. Fuji, the Symbol of Japan and the World Heritage, by this day tour!
Customized Day Tour in Tokyo
Since there are too many places to visit in Tokyo, it is not possible to include all the spots in a one-day tour. I will make a customized day tour in Tokyo based on your requests. You can include 3 or 4 places that you would like to visit depending on your interests. A chartered van tour is available for a group up to 8 people.
A Day Tour to Mt. Fuji Area from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan
This is a tour to Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo using a minivan led by a nationally licensed guide. The guide is driving a minivan during the tour. It allows you to fully enjoy the popular places in Mt. Fuji area at your own pace. Using a minivan with a spacious interior that can accommodate maximum 6 people (excluding the driver), but recommended up to 4 or 5 people. If you wish to depart from and/or arrive in an area other than Tokyo, please feel free to contact me.
Three-hour tour to Naritasan Temple from Narita
If you have a half day free at Narita Airport, this excursion is just right for you! This is a 3-hour tour to Naritasan Temple, one of the most popular temples in Japan. We visit almost all of the main buildings in Naritasan including, Main Gate, Ni-o-mon Gate, Great Main Hall, Shaka-do Hall, Komyo-do Hall and Great Pagoda of Peace. We can also walk in beautiful Naritasan Park.
Excursion to Fukagawa, a typical of old downtown Tokyo
Fukagawa is one of the typical old downtown areas in Tokyo. You may feel something of Japan's good old days during this excursion. We will visit Fukagawa Fodoudou (a temple), Tomioka Hachimangu (a shrine), Kiyosumi Gardens (a Japanese garden), and some other attarctive places. You can also enjoy a famous "Fukagawa meshi", a meal cooked with rice and clams if you wish.
Muslim Friendly Customized Day Tour in Tokyo
A Muslim friendly day tour in Tokyo. Available to pray in a Masjid or a Prayer Space. (Option) Lunch at Halal restaurant (with Halal certificate, or Muslim friendly) A chartered van or a microbus tour is available for a group up to 18 people as an option.
Reviews
Peter C.
A Day Tour to Mt. Fuji Area from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan
“Enjoyable Day Around Mt Fuji”
Nobu was great! He was very quick to respond and flexible to our groups plans. We ended up extending an hour and doing a sake tour which was enjoyable.
Nobu S.
Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to know that you enjoyed my tour. I am always trying to meet my guests' requests. If my guests are happy, I am also happy. Thank you again for having me as a guide. Nobu
Deng C.
A Day Tour to Mt. Fuji Area from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan
“Lovely time in Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji”
Nobu-san was a great guide. First thing he asked us when he picked us up was if there were certain places that we’d like to visit around the Mt. Fuji area. He shared fascinating history and stories with us about the places that we went to. Our elder parents were with us on the trip and being a private tour, the pace was just right for them. We all had a lovely time and enjoyed the amazing views of Mt. Fuji! We highly recommend Nobu-san and this day tour :)
Nobu S.
Thank you very much for your review. I'm glad to know that you enjoyed my tour. This is a private tour, so even senior people and children can enjoy it. I would be happy if this tour becomes one of your memories of Japan. Thank you again for having me as a guide. Nobu
Rakel O.
A Day Tour to Mt. Fuji Area from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan
“Wonderful Day with Nobu-san”
We started the day being picked up at an out-of-the-way location, which Nobu-san was able to do for us at no extra cost. He drove us all around the Hakone / Lake Kawaguchi area and told us many interesting stories, facts and historical information. I had done some research beforehand for places I wanted to go, and he graciously prioritized those places, whilst also showing us some other fun stuff we wouldn't have known about otherwise. Mt Fuji decided to be shy on our tour day, but that didn't take away from the experience! We had a marvelous time together at the Fall Festival next to Lake Kawaguchi as well, with many laughs. Nobu-san is a personable and friendly man, a great driver, and we so enjoyed our trip with him. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much, and I hope we can do it again sometime! ありがとうございました.
Nobu S.
Thank you very much for your review. I'm glad to know that you enjoyed my tour. The Kawaguchiko area has many attractive places, so even if Mt. Fuji is shy and hidden behind clouds, we can still enjoy it. My tour is a private tour using a private vehicle, so I can customize it according to the guest's requests. It is a great pleasure for me to provide attractive tours to many guests. I look forward to seeing you again. Nobu
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