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Joined 2017
Hiromi Y.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 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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Exploring Tokyo : 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. This tour is half-day customized tour for you. I will coordinate the tour according to your interests or the places you would like to go. Please choose 3,4 places from the list. Or please let me know the places you would like to go.
Exploring Tokyo : Half Day customized tour
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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
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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.)
Discover the Essence of Tokyo in One day
Reviews
Bobbie N.
“Beautiful Garden Tour”
We had a wonderful time walking two beautiful Japanese gardens with Hiromi. She is very professional, communicating before and after the tour, which was appreciated. There was an agenda of our time presented before heading out, so we would know what to expect. Hiromi explained the meaning and history of each garden and walked us through while pointing out highlights and plants. She additionally shared information about other important gardens that we might want to see while in Tokyo. We would recommend this tour and Hiromi!
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Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for submitting very nice review. It was a great pleasure to share those peaceful moments with you both while walking through the beautiful Japanese gardens. Next time, if you have the chance, try venturing out to the western part of Tokyo, too :)
Kathy C.
“Amazing Tea Ceremony ”
Hiromi brought some tranquility to a bustling city. After 3 days of exciting sightseeing, we were ready for this event. After a relaxing walk in the park we travelled to an authentic Japanese tea house where we learned the process from a tea master. Very Zen and learned how important this is to their way of life.
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for submitting very warm review! It was very nice meeting 2 of you. I appreciate having peaceful moment with you through a cup of tea. Have a wonderful time in Japan!
Rebecca N.
“Great morning spent in Tokyo. ”
Really enjoyed our visit to Tokyo garden and our traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Highly recommend. Hiroma was wonderful.
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for submitting very good review! I'm glad to know you enjoyed my tour. It was a pleasure meeting happy couples like you. Hope to see you again!
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