Joined 2017
Nobuo K.
Available Areas
Chiba, Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Nobuo K.
Hi, I'm Nobuo. Please call me "Nob" or "Noby".
I am a national certified English tour guide.
I became a tour guide, after working for a foreign company for over a quarter century.
I am interested in the Edo (the old name of Tokyo) culture. And I also join volunteer groups which are "the Edo-Tokyo Museum" and "the Imperial Palace East Gardens", which used to be the Edo Castle.
You will learn the present Japanese culture, history, the Japanese way of thinking, and a Japanese sense of beauty based on the Edo culture by joying the tour. I am sure that I can provide you with the most impressive tour.
I hope you enjoy your stay in Japan. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
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Reviews
Felicia S.
“First time visit to Japan ”
This was our very first time visiting Japan. Kono made sure that our first visit went smoothly. He's an excellent tour guide. He was very prompt, organized, and courteous. We had a very tight timeline. He made sure that we were able to fit in everything that we planned. He was also good with giving suggestions. I would definitely hire him again. Kono made our first visit to Japan a positive experience!
Nobuo K.
Felicia-san, Thank you so so much for taking my tours. Also thank you for the great comments. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Were you able to enjoy Mt. Fuji or take bullet train(Shinkansen) on 5th? If you have a chance to visit Tokyo again, let me know. I will take you capybara café, also Asakusa, Skytree, Tsukiji fish Market and so on. Best Regards, Kono.
Apollo A.
“Much respect to Mr Noburo!”
Kono San was helpful with directing me around Tokyo. He informed me about Japanese history, food and culture. He was very patient, easy going and hard working. I would recommend him to other tourists.
Nobuo K.
Apollo-san, Thank you for joining the tour! Also thank you for the great comments. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and also you could enjoy shopping. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. Best Regards, Kono.
Victoria S.
“Excellent guide in Tokyo ”
Kono San was an excellent guide for our family for 3 days. He was informative and all the information (whilst not extensive), was precise and given in small bits for us to easily understand. He was incredibly flexible and understanding with our schedule. Loved the photos he took along the way and the interesting sites he added. He was great with our kids and very patient. He is highly efficient and if you have a short time in Tokyo, using him is highly recommended. I suggest you figure out what you want to do and he will make it happen!
Nobuo K.
Victoria-san, Thank you so so much. That's very kind of you. I'm so happy to meet you and I had a pleasant time. Please enjoy Japan for 3 weeks.
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