Joined 2023
Ken T.
Available Areas
Kanagawa, Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Yokohama (Living), Mount Fuji
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
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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!
Important
See my calendar for availability
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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!
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.
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.
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!
Reviews
Darleen R.
“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!
Norman H.
“This man does his homework”
My wife and I booked with Ken at Yokohama pre-cruise and he came prepared with notebook in hand. Despite our impulsive changes on the fly he knew how to compensate venues and was very patient every step of the way. His English was totally understandable as well.
Ken T.
Thank you very much for your wonderful remarks. I hope you found Yokohama is an attractive city where tells you the history of Japan's modernization from the Edo period to the current, and toward the future. Because the city was one of the ports that started trading with other countries from the end of the Edo period, it retains multi-cultural features, Japanese, Western and Chinese as you eye witnessed. Although it was a full-day tour, it was not enough for me to introduce the charms of the city. I am looking forward to having you here again!
Janelle J.
“Our guided tour of Yokohama with Ken T.”
An enjoyable day was had with Ken. We experienced local bus and train and did a lot of walking. He was very knowledgeable about local history. We visited a Shrine, went to the 69th floor of Landmark Tower and looked out onto the city of Yokohama, enjoyed a local coffee and lunched at a Japanese restaurant and Chinatown . Lastly, the highlight of the day was Sankeien garden. We would highly recommend Ken to anyone wanting to sightsee in Yokohama.
Ken T.
Thank you for contributing a wonderful review for today's tour. I am glad you liked my hometown, Yokohama, although it might be a bit long day for you. Please enjoy the rest of your trip and see you again in the future! Ken Takahashi
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