About Tour Guide Koichiro Y.

“All aspects of Tokyo”

We spent two pretty full days looking around Tokyo with Yamasan. Planning with Yamasan was easy - he understood quickly what we were and were not interested in doing and put together an itinerary that got in as much possible. We followed the plans quite well and Yamasan didn’t worry about the fact that that our looking at extra things meant we finished late. Yamasan was very knowledgeable about Tokyo and its history and a nice , kind and genuine person - and we all survived eating blow fish (fugu) together.

Koichiro Y.

(22 reviews)

Thank you so much for your review comment. I didn't know the fugu restaurant you found via the internet, but it was great. We enjoyed every fugu dish, and the best thing was we all survived as you mentioned. I sincerely hope to see you again in the near future.

“Art, culture, lunch and nature”

Once again we were treated to a wonderful day out with Yamasan, whose choices for us were perfect. We started with the Edo Museum, a must for visitors’ education about the development of Tokyo through its history. This was followed by lunch close by the Sumo Basho, a delicious and typical noodle based meal. Onto the Hokusai Museum which broadened our knowledge of reduction printing techniques and insights to the evolution of his work. Finally we visited the Rikugien Gardens which provided us with tranquil time to reflect on our day. On the three occasions we have spent time with Yamasan he has proved himself to be wise, thoughtful, humorous and a good friend. We shall miss him. Arigatoo gozaimasu

Koichiro Y.

(22 reviews)

Thank you very much (Arigato gozaimashita). You have had good knowledge of Japan and the Japanese language prior to the tour. I'm happy if the three-day tour could provide you with further information. I agree with you that the Edo-Tokyo Museum is a must-see spot for visitors who are interested in the ecological city of Edo, flourished commoners' culture there, and the development of Tokyo. Please enjoy the Kabuki Play and your remaining days in Tokyo. These were precious and fantastic days with such a wonderful couple for me. Zehi, mata kite kudasai. Matte imasu (Please visit Tokyo again. I'll be waiting for you).

“From Urban Bustle to Calm Countryside.”

Once again we were treated to the results of Yamasan’s meticulous research and planning by travelling out to Chiba Prefecture to experience the calm of the countryside. The Kominato train ride was great fun and the lunch at our destination was simply splendid. The journey back enabled us to observe local residents going about their business and ended with a short bus ride past high end shops. Thank you Yamasan for another brilliant day which showed us a different side of Japanese life.

Koichiro Y.

(22 reviews)

I appreciate your second review comment very much. It was sad that we couldn't have a full tour of the Kominato Railway to Yoro Keikoku Valley because of the record-breaking heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture last August. However, thanks to a high school student's recommendation on the railway's homepage, we enjoyed a heartfelt lunch at a local restaurant in Kazusa Ushiku town where the Satoyama Trucks driven by an SL-designed engine could reach. We strolled through the town becoming desolate, and had a short peaceful rest on the old train on Track "0" of the station. The short bus ride in Shinjuku was just something extra for your experience. I'm happy to hear that even such a small event could be of interest to you.