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Ken T.

Ken Takahashi

Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

Yokohama Yamashita Park

Mt. Fuji, Arakura Sengen Shrine

Asakusa

Mt. Fuji, Saiko

Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

Mt. Fuji, 5th Station

Kirin Brewery Tour

Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko

Nissan Oppama Plant

Ukiyoe Cafe

Asakusa

Sushi! in Tsukiji

Ishinomori Shotaro Museum

Imperial Palace

Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji, Saiko

Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko

Mishima Skywalk

Yokohama Osanbashi Pier

Ninja Tour

Imperial Palace Plaza

Nissan Gallery in Ginza

Togetsu-kyo in Kyoto

Naruko-Kyo in Miyagi

Joined 2023

Ken T.

5.00 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Available Areas

Yokohama (Living), Hakone, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Mount Fuji, Tokyo

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

13 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Ken T.

Hi, I'm Ken, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan.

I’ve been living in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, for more than 20 years.

Since 2018 I have been enjoying guiding guests from all over the globe to various attractive places in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura and so on.

I can also bring you unique experiences such as sake tasting, car factory, beer brewery, fish markets as well as rural town visit in Tohoku (Northeast district in mainland Japan), where I was born, and you can meet local Japanese people in person.

Please think I’m your friend in Japan. Tell me where you want to go, see, or experience. I will customize the itinerary to suit to your interests.

My hobby is walking and jogging. I made 42K runs 9 times so far, but I take it easy recently:-)

Having worked globally in food industry for 35 years, I love exploring Oishii (delicious) foods.

I’ll try my best to make your visit a memorable one.

I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!

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Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Yokohama is my hometown. It is the largest port city in Japan with rich history where the country started introducing Western civilization from the end of Edo era. In this tour, you will witness old and contemporary Japan at the same time. Let's enjoy this unique city together!

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

FROM$288/ per group

Tokyo

2 days

Go Local! 2 Days Rural Stay in Miyagi Pref. from Tokyo

Tired with crowded major sightseeing spots? This tour gives you a unique experience in a typical Japan's rural town in Miyagi Pref. which is about 450km north of Tokyo. You can meet local people and experience real Japan’s rural life there. Staying in a local home and joining various activities, communication with local people makes your travel very special.

Go Local! 2 Days Rural Stay in Miyagi Pref. from Tokyo

FROM$501/ per group

Tokyo

10 hours

Full Day Tour to Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo

This tour covers the most popular places around the Lake Kawaguchi, at the foot of the Mt. Fuji. On a fine day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Mt. Fuji over the lake but even if it's not, you can visit many attractions in the area such as museums, ninja show, sake brewery, etc. I can customize the itinerary to meet your preference as much as possible. This tour basically uses public transportations, but a private taxi can be arranged at the guests’ expense in addition to the guide fee.

Full Day Tour to Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo

FROM$382/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

Slow Daytrip to the Old Samurai Capital Kamakura from Tokyo

This tour includes the must-see sightseeing spots for your first visit to Kamakura. The itinerary is designed to give you plenty of time to visit selected places instead of being busy. Enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient city and the casual conversation with your guide. Of course, you can also enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine for lunch like sushi, tempura, ramen etc., strolling along cozy local alleys. Let’s spend a relaxing day in Kamakura together!

Slow Daytrip to the Old Samurai Capital Kamakura from Tokyo

FROM$288/ per group

Yokohama

8 hours

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Yokohama is my hometown. It is the largest port city in Japan with rich history where the country started introducing Western civilization from the end of Edo era. In this tour, you will witness old and contemporary Japan at the same time. Let's enjoy this unique city together!

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

FROM$288/ per group

Tokyo

2 days

Go Local! 2 Days Rural Stay in Miyagi Pref. from Tokyo

Tired with crowded major sightseeing spots? This tour gives you a unique experience in a typical Japan's rural town in Miyagi Pref. which is about 450km north of Tokyo. You can meet local people and experience real Japan’s rural life there. Staying in a local home and joining various activities, communication with local people makes your travel very special.

Go Local! 2 Days Rural Stay in Miyagi Pref. from Tokyo

FROM$501/ per group

Tokyo

10 hours

Full Day Tour to Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo

This tour covers the most popular places around the Lake Kawaguchi, at the foot of the Mt. Fuji. On a fine day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Mt. Fuji over the lake but even if it's not, you can visit many attractions in the area such as museums, ninja show, sake brewery, etc. I can customize the itinerary to meet your preference as much as possible. This tour basically uses public transportations, but a private taxi can be arranged at the guests’ expense in addition to the guide fee.

Full Day Tour to Mt. Fuji area from Tokyo

FROM$382/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

Slow Daytrip to the Old Samurai Capital Kamakura from Tokyo

This tour includes the must-see sightseeing spots for your first visit to Kamakura. The itinerary is designed to give you plenty of time to visit selected places instead of being busy. Enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient city and the casual conversation with your guide. Of course, you can also enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine for lunch like sushi, tempura, ramen etc., strolling along cozy local alleys. Let’s spend a relaxing day in Kamakura together!

Slow Daytrip to the Old Samurai Capital Kamakura from Tokyo

FROM$288/ per group

Reviews

Mira R.

5 / 5

Mar 2, 2026

Hakone private tour for Mira and Alec

Mar 2, 2026

Hakone

6 hours

Customized

“Loved seeing Hakone with Ken-san”

My boyfriend and I toured Hakone and the surrounding area with Ken-san. We had a great day! We took the rope-way and cable car to have black eggs at the top of the volcano (for good luck) and then did the Lake Ashi boat ride (and on a clear day you can see Mt Fuji). We had a great local lunch, shopped a bit and walked in the town and a nearby forest. We also did a sake tasting at a local grocery store that offered a quick, fun way to learn more about sake. Ken-san is very knowledgeable, friendly, upbeat, easy to talk with and funny. He clearly loves what he does and likes to share the history and culture of the region and Japan. He was also flexible and listened to what we wanted to do and planned the day accordingly. We would definitely use Ken-san again and highly recommend him.

Ken T.

Mira-san, thank you so much for your review! I am pleased to know you enjoyed Hakone although Mt. Fuji was not seen. Yes, as you found, Hakone has many other attractive places and things to do. I was also happy to have a wonderful time with you and your boyfriend. I'd love to host you if you have another chance to come in the future.

Yuki H.

5 / 5

Jul 20, 2025

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Jul 20, 2025

Mount Fuji

6 hours

“Great guide, Ken!”

Also, wanted to let you know that the tour guides have been great. Especially Ken, Yuko, and Keiko. Keiko was so the perfect combination of knowledgeable and fun! Perfect for our group. Ken was also very interactive and knowledgeable. He was also great worth the teenagers. Yuki in Tokyo was a treat as well.

Ken T.

Thank you for your wonderful remarks. As a team, we always try to provide the best experience to our guests. Unlike big cities, Shimizu is a port that is accessible to scenic beauties like Mt. Fuji area, where you can stretch yourself in nature. There are more to see. I hope you have another chance to come in future. Ken Takahashi

Darleen R.

5 / 5

Jun 9, 2024

Full Day Yokohama Key Sites

Jun 9, 2024

Yokohama

4 hours

“A wonderful guide in Yokohama ”

Ken showed us all of the highlights of Yokohama He is knowledgeable, friendly, speaks good English and His tour was a highlight.

Ken T.

Thank you very much for writing encouraging feedback to the tour. It was my pleasure to introduce the essence of the city to you and your lovely friends. As you found, Yokohama is a showcase of Japan's modern history from the end of the Edo period to today. The Chinatown doggy and I are looking forward to seeing you again!