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Joined 2024
Atsushi K.
Available Areas
Yokohama (Living), Tokyo
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
1 hour on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Atsushi K.
I have been working for the business with American companies for many years and have many experiences guiding customers from all over the world, from Japan to the USA and Europe.
I lived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for five years and loved to drive around Europe, the USA, and Japan.
I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter and want to introduce Japanese traditional culture to people worldwide who are interested in it.
I can be your guide in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura for your enjoyable time in Japan.
Important
I now work as an English translator and an interpreter at home, and my availability is very flexible.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo
Best recommended tour for the first-time visitor to Tokyo. Tokyo is a unique city with various traditional and contemporary attractions. Let’s create your personalized time in Tokyo by discussing the places you want to visit. You should plan a tour of different sites, such as Kamakura and Hakone, along with my other plan. I am based in Tokyo, but I would happily arrange your tour.
Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo
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Visit Kamakura, the 13th century capital of Japan!
Kamakura served as Japan's capital from the late 12th century, following the Heian period in Kyoto. You can enjoy the Samurai—time temples and shrines with the Big Buddha. In addition, we will visit the Hase-Temple and the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Visit Kamakura, the 13th century capital of Japan!
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One-day Scenic Tour to Hakone from Tokyo
Let's enjoy the scenic beauty at Hakone Hakone, a scenic site, is only 1 hour away from Tokyo by train. It is also a popular spot for Tokyoites to spend a weekend or one-day trip. Why don’t you spend your free time at Hakone, where you can enjoy Lake Ashinoko and a volcano in a day? It is highly recommended to book with my other tour plan, "Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo," as you can fully enjoy your Tokyo stay within a limited time.
One-day Scenic Tour to Hakone from Tokyo
Explore Japanese history and culture in Eastern Tokyo
Knowing mid-to-modern Japanese history is important as you start your stay in Japan. I will provide the cultural and traditional background of Japanese culture and people’s behavior. Tokyo is a vast city, and we will use public transport, such as trains and subways. I will also explain how to use the IC train card, take the subway, and change stations to reach your destination. Suitable for learning the big picture of Tokyo
Explore Japanese history and culture in Eastern Tokyo
Active and Quiet West Tokyo Tour
This tour is recommended for first-time visitors to Tokyo and Japan. This tour covers western Tokyo, where you can experience traditional and modern pop culture. Tokyo is a vast city, so we will use public transport, including trains and subways. I will also explain how to use an IC train card, take the subway, and transfer between stations to reach your destination. Suitable for capturing the grand picture of Tokyo
Active and Quiet West Tokyo Tour
Reviews
Net S.
“Nice Tour Guide”
Atsushi was a wonderful tour guide . We learnt alot about Japanese culture from him. Don’t let his age fool you. He has alot of energy. We had to try to keep up with him that is how much energy he has. I have never walked so much in a day until this trip. What an experience. Thank you Atsushi , we had a good time.
Johan G.
“My day with Atsushi”
I asked for a personal tour of Tokyo & got exactly what I asked for & more. Local neighbourhoods, houses , restaurants, temples & parks. I also got a wonderful explanation of the Japanese way of life & Shinto & it was somewhat of an awakening to how Japanese people live & interact. I witnessed coining out ceremony at Shinto temples & walked in areas with little or no tourists, What s day, Atsushi took me all over Tokyo to find the real places to see, guided me all around the train system & was charming & focused. An absolute delight & I have no hesitation in recommending Atsushi to anyone. My sincere thanks for a most enlightening day.
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Atsushi K.
Thank you very much for your nice review. I also enjoyed talking with you. I always try to explain the background of Japanese culture and Japanese behavior, as this can help you understand it more deeply. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan!
Beverly F.
“Amazing GUIDE”
It was our first trip to Japan. Atsushi is the best guide we have ever worked with and I highly recommend him. He has amazing knowledge of the history of his country. Every question we asked he answered in amazing detail. He planned every detail of our trip to perfection. He taught us how to use the subway system, took us to amazing places to eat. Because of him we saw Mt Fuji on a beautiful sunny day, the great Buda and so many temples and he knew the history of all of them. Thank you Atsushi for an amazing trip. He deserves 10 stars
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Atsushi K.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I also enjoyed talking with you two. It was my pleasure to share our culture and history, and I hope it helped you understand the real background of Japanese culture and made your tour even more enjoyable- not just a simple sightseeing tour. I would be very grateful if you could look back on Japan and reflect on what you experienced.
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Yumiko O.
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Akari U.
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