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Joined 2023
Hiroaki
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura, Tokyo
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Hiroaki
I was born and bred in Tokyo, so I have some native knowledge there. I worked for trading house for more than 30 years. During this time I was fortunate enough to have chances to contact things & people abroad, while I came to know Japan is very rich in beautiful things including traditional culture, food, area and site due to domestic trips on business. Taking both experiences both of domestic and abroad I thought I could contribute a little bit to mutual understanding and introduction of Japanese things to people from abroad. After retirement I decided to introduce beauty and charm of Japan.
Through guiding I've come to know the questions that people from abroad are likely to feel curious about Japan. My basic ideas to attend guests are, either first visitors or repeaters, I would like to explain the points you want to know steadily for sure in all field including traditional cultures, things about present Japan, and pop cultures. Having cheerful and bright nature, I think I can show you around not only must-see spots but also the off-the-beaten path as you like, to make tour something new and enjoyable. Looking forwards to meeting you soon !
Important
At present, I am not working full-time, so I am generally available on weekdays. However, my availability varies from day to day, so please check my calendar for my latest availability.
If your preferred date is unavailable, or if you have any questions about scheduling, please feel free to contact me. I will do my best to accommodate your request whenever possible.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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