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Joined 2016
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Hakone, Kamakura
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Mitsuru(mark) S.
KON-NICHI-WA (Hello)! I’m Mitsuru (Mark)
I was born in Hokkaido, the northern part of Japan. When I was five, my family moved to Seattle, USA. That’s when my classroom teacher gave me the name “Mark,” and I also began learning English — though it was children’s English then.
After I returned to Japan at the age of eleven, I faced many challenges adjusting to a new environment. It was tough and it continued till maybe recently, but absolutely it helped me notice the differences and similarities between the two countries. These experiences have truly become the backbone of my career as a tour guide.
My favorite subject is Japanese history, especially Shintoism, Buddhism, and samurai culture. Since I also studied architecture at university, I enjoy introducing visitors to Japan’s unique buildings and structures.
Above all, what I love most is making your trip enjoyable. I want you to feel relaxed, safe, and secure throughout your journey.
I hope to see you someday soon.
Thank you very much.
Important
We may walk a lot so wear flat shoes .
Please note there are few area even in Tokyo where I have difficulty to get to your place.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Private tour "My favorite Tokyo"
Tokyo is simply magnificent. It’s a true metropolis that you can’t really understand just by reading tour books. Tokyo is a place where cutting-edge technology and Japan’s unique traditions and myths coexist in harmony. This tour is designed mainly for first-time visitors who have little idea what traveling in Japan will be like.
Private tour "My favorite Tokyo"
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Private tour "My favorite Kamakura"
KAMAKURA! What a perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Famous for Zen Buddhism and known as the first de facto capital established by the samurai, this town offers a splendid opportunity to enjoy a rustic yet solemn atmosphere.
Private tour "My favorite Kamakura"
Reviews
Samantha K.
“Amazing day!”
Mark was amazing. He was very thoughtful and accommodating. We provided him with a couple of places we wanted to visit and he planned the day around these. He navigated the train and subway systems for us. Mark showed us more than we thought possible. His choice of restaurant for lunch suited everyone in the group with lots of Japanese cuisine, friendly and delicious. We had a great time. Highly recommend Mark.
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Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I’m truly glad to hear that you had a great time with me. I hope you were able to find the fishing reel you were looking for during your time in Osaka. It was a pleasure spending time with you, and I also learned many new things from you. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay, and I wish you a safe and pleasant journey ahead.
Lisa S.
“Beautiful Kamakura”
We had a really wonderful day today in Kamakura. We had Mark as a tour guide and he made sure we saw the highlights of Kamakura and also his personal favorites. He was very interesting and insightful. Don’t miss this beautiful place. Mark also helped us print out our train tickets for future travel in Japan, which was a huge help. He explained what we would need to do for the Shinkansen. Highly recommend Mark!
Mitsuru(mark) S.
It was my great pleasure to guide you to my favorite places in Tokyo and Kamakura. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you so much for your wonderful piano performance at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building — it was truly amazing!
Lisa S.
“Great day in Tokyo”
We had an action-packed day sightseeing in Tokyo. Mark was a wonderful tour guide and made our day both interesting and fun. He was prompt and used the time quite efficiently. We felt fortunate having such a knowledgeable and kind tour guide.
Mitsuru(mark) S.
It was my great pleasure to guide you to my favorite places in Tokyo and Kamakura. I was really happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour. Also, thank you so much for your wonderful piano performance at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It was awesome.
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