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Joined 2022
Seiji O.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Chiba, Hakone, Kanagawa, Mount Fuji, Nikko, Saitama, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Seiji O.
Hello, my name is Seiji, a licensed guide interpreter.
I am a native of Tokyo and registered guide with the “Tokyo City Guide Club”.
I love outdoor activities and I am always inspired by the nature and culture of our country.
Tokyo has been the center and the capital of Japan for more than 400 years. The city is built around the former residence of shogun, now the Imperial Palace, and has gone through damages and recoveries. It is a very modernized city and continues to add new attractions.
I would like to take you to some popular tourist attractions and show you around our cultural tradition that has been ingrained in our lifestyle.
I am looking forward in seeing you soon.
Important
Half day (4 hrs.) tour maybe available either in the morning or the afternoon.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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Seven Gods of Fortune in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Nihonbashi, the financial and commercial district in Tokyo, was a major mercantile center of Tokyo for more than 400 years. We will walk through this area to visit the cultural properties as well as seven shrines that enshrine gods of good fortune. We will also visit shops that sell traditional crafts such as “washi”, Japanese paper, cutlery, brushes and other traditional crafts.
Seven Gods of Fortune in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
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Pilgrimage to Inari Shrines in Ginza, Tokyo
Ginza is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques and restaurants. We will walk through the backstreets of this area to explore many “Inari” shrines on the roadsides and on rooftops. “Inari” is a popular Shinto deity among the locals and are said to offer wish fulfillment, peace and safety of family, business prosperity, luck in matchmaking, fire protection, etc. Expect the blessings from any of the shrines we visit.
Pilgrimage to Inari Shrines in Ginza, Tokyo
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Architecture by Pritzker Prize Laureates
Pritzker Architecture Prize is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture and there are eight Japanese laureates which is the most by a single country. We will first visit the cathedral designed by Kenzo Tange who was the most influential architects in the 20th century, combining traditional Japanese styles with modernism. We will then visit two areas that attract people with modern architectures. You will be fascinated to see the modern architectures in Tokyo.
Architecture by Pritzker Prize Laureates
Reviews
Ced adventures I.
“Indeed an interesting tour”
Seiji was a very flexible and cooperative guide. He adjusted to our needs and schedule and had so many different curious things to tell us. We were very pleased!
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Seiji O.
Alex san, Thanks for you review. I will see you again in June. Take care! Seiji
Ced adventures I.
“Open and welcoming guide”
Seiji was very open and cooperative about our ideas. He delivered a lot of interesting information and was very well prepared. We appreciate that! Loved the tour!
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Seiji O.
Thank you for you comments, I enjoyed the tour with your wonderful group as well. I will see you next spring. Seiji.
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