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Joined 2023
Hiroaki
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura, Tokyo
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
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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Reviews
Troy M.
“Outstanding Kamakura Tour with Hiro!”
I had a wonderful day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura with Hiro as my guide, and I highly recommend a tour with him! From start to finish, Hiro was exceptionally polite, warm, and attentive to every detail. Before our tour even began, he communicated with me in advance and took the extra time to research local options so he could accommodate my vegan diet, which I appreciated so much. When he picked me up, he provided a thoughtfully-prepared itinerary mapping out our stops and arrival times. Even with such great planning, he was completely flexible and happy to adjust our pace depending on where I wanted to spend more or less time. Hiro’s lively energy and enthusiasm made the entire trip fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together, and if you are looking for a highly professional, energetic, and dedicated guide, Hiro is a wonderful choice. Thank you, Hiro!
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Hiroaki
Dear. Mr. Troy M Thank you very much for your cordial review. It was a nice memory having time with you. There is no other message than such utmost kind words to encourage me greatly in my work from now on. I felt I was well rewarded by your warm review. Although the tour day was very hot & humid, it was not a little surprising to find that you were unaffected at all by considerably uncomfortable weather condition. This is, I am sure thanks to your good dietary practice. (I am firmly convinced to eat vegetables more) During the tour you left almost everything to me. I would like to express my gratitude that your broad-minded & cooperative stance was very helpful for me to run the tour smoothly. (thanks for your coming earlier to meeting place in the morning) One of the most enjoyable scenes that reminds me was talking a lot between us at Macha-Tea terrace surrounded by bamboo trees, which caused me to forget the time. It is my great pleasure If you have enjoyed your trip in Japan to the full this time, and Japan has become one of your favorite countries. Looking forwards to meeting you again if there is a chance I wish you may have healthy and prosperous future also hereafter. Best Regards Hiro Orima
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