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Joined 2017
Hiromi Y.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
About Tour Guide Hiromi Y.
Hi, I am Hiromi, a National licensed guide in English. I studied in England and U.S. during my 20s and 30s. I graduated college in NY. While I lived in overseas and experiencing different culture, I had chances to look at Japanese culture from the outside. And I realized its richness and uniqueness. Experiencing different culture was like discovering my own culture.
I live west part of Tokyo with my husband. Whenever we have time we like traveling. Also I have been practicing tea gathering (tea ceremony) about 10 years.
In Tokyo, there exist traditional culture as well as pop culture. There are so many places I would like to show you.
It’s my pleasure to introduce you exquisite part of Tokyo. Let’ enjoy exploring TOKYO with me! I’m looking forward to sharing memorable experience with you.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
In this tour, we visit the beautiful Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, created in 1629. As you stroll around the central pond, you can enjoy landscapes inspired by rivers, mountains, countryside and the sea. Afterwards, we move to the place for where you can experience tea ceremony, where a tea master prepares matcha in a refined, ritualized manner. You’ll savor Japanese sweets, learn about the history and philosophy of tea ceremony, and even try making tea yourself.
Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
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Discover your beloved Tokyo together: Half Day customized tour
This tour is half-day customized tour. Tokyo has mixture elements of distinctive traditional Japanese culture and the elements caused by rapid modernization. There are many places where you find unique Tokyo and exquisite Japanese culture. I will coordinate the tour according to your interests and requests. Or please choose 3,4 places from the list.
Discover your beloved Tokyo together: Half Day customized tour
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Discover the Essence of Tokyo in One day
This tour showcases five popular destinations that have been favorites among customers: Koishikawa Koraku Japanese Garden, Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Jingu Shrine & Harajuku (Takeshita St. Omote sando). Tokyo beautifully blends traditional Japanese culture with the striking sights of rapid modernization, offering numerous locations where you can experience the city’s unique charm! (Visiting order of spots can be arranged depending on your hotel location.) The tour uses public transportation.
Discover the Essence of Tokyo in One day
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Explore two breathtaking Japanese gardens
On this tour, I’ll guide you through two of my favorite gardens. The first is Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, where a stroll around the central pond reveals four beautiul landscapes: a river, a mountain, countryside, and the ocean. The second is Rikugien Garden, renowned as the 'Garden of Japanese Classic Poems' . Both gardens, created by influential feudal lords of the Edo Period (1603-1868). Those gardens provide a serene experience while offering a glimpse into Japanese history and culture.
Explore two breathtaking Japanese gardens
Reviews
Carol D.
“Full Day Custom walking tour”
Hirami did a great job of assisting me to see and do the things I wanted to do. She even did a last minute customization so I could purchase something a friend wanted. It was a delightful day. I am appreciative of the services she provided
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Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for your very nice review. It was such a beautiful sunny day. Walking around the Japanese garden and spending a peaceful time at the tea ceremony with you was truly enjoyable for me as well. Thank you again! Please take care of yourself, and I hope to see you again someday in Japan!
Katie T.
“Fun day!! ”
Hiromi was a great tour guide! We booked her for our first day in Tokyo and that was very helpful with getting to know the subway system. She planned a nice itinerary for us which also included a tea ceremony. She was very knowledgeable and pointed stuff out to us as we walked around Tokyo!
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. If you come to Tokyo again, there are many places I would love to show you. Please take care, and I hope to see you again someday!
Diana I.
“Tea ceremony experience ”
Amazing experience thanks to both tea ceremonies masters! Thank you Hiromi san
Hiromi Y.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was lovely meeting both of you. I really enjoyed the peaceful and harmonious time we spent together through chado (Tea ceremony). Thank you!!
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Shin N.
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