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Joined 2024
Yuji K.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Yuji K.
Hello, my name is Yuji, and I am a licensed Guide Interpreter based in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Having lived in Kanagawa for more than 40 years, I am deeply familiar with the area, including many hidden gems that are often overlooked by visitors.
I have also spent decades working in advertising with international clients. So, I have no problem communicating with people from many different countries Also, I can explain Japanese culture by using metaphors or comparisons to make my tours interactive and fun
Whether you would like to explore Kamakura’s temples and shrines or enjoy Yokohama's Waterfront, I can provide the best tours as well as the personalized tours.
I am looking forward to guiding you during your visit.
Important
I want you to book me at least 1 week in advance
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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Edo in Motion: From City Streets to Kabuki stage
This tour explores how Edo became one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world. and how Edo culture created Kabuki. We begin our tour at the Edo-Tokyo Museum to understand the city’s design, the roles of samurai and merchants, and the daily life of common people. Then, we move to Ginza to experience a live Kabuki performance and learn how this vibrant art form continues to thrive. This tour connects history with modern times in an engaging way.
Edo in Motion: From City Streets to Kabuki stage
Kamakura and Enoshima One-Day Tour
Kamakura and Enoshima offer a well-balanced experience that combines Japanese history, culture, and coastal beauty. Kamakura was once the political center of Japan and is known for its Zen temples, traditional shrines, and the Great Buddha. Enoshima provides a refreshing contrast with its coastal views, shrines, walking paths, and beautiful viewpoints Together, Kamakura and Enoshima provide a balanced tour experience, showcasing both the historical depth and natural charm of Japan.
Kamakura and Enoshima One-Day Tour
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How warriors replaced aristocrats in Japan
This tour explains how power shifted from aristocrats to samurai. In the Heian period (aristocrat rule) Japan was ruled by elegant aristocrats in Kyoto. But in the 12th century, samurai gained power and created a new government in Kamakura. During the tour, we compare samurai and knights to help you understand this change easily.
How warriors replaced aristocrats in Japan
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Yokohama: Japan’s First Global City
This tour explores how Yokohama became more an international city. When Japan opened to the world in the 19th century, foreign merchants, and Chinese traders settled in Yokohama, not in Tokyo. As we walk through the port area, Chinatown, and Yamashita park., you will discover how cultural exchange gave Yokohama a unique identity. By the end of the tour, you will see how two neighboring cities developed very different personalities
Yokohama: Japan’s First Global City
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From Samurai City to Modern capital
This tour follows a clear historical path from the opening of Japan in the 19th century to the end of World War II. We begin in Yokohama, where foreign ships forced Japan to open trade. Then we explore how Tokyo developed into today's megalopolis at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Finally, we visit Yasukuni Shrine and museum to discuss war, surrender, and how Japan remembers its wartime history. Through simple and balanced explanations, you will gain a deeper understanding of how modern Japan was built.
From Samurai City to Modern capital
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Kaneo U.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for more than 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.
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Grant A.
My name is Grant, and I’ve spent over a decade living and exploring Japan. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I first came to Japan as a high school exchange student in Inuyama, a historic castle town in Aichi. My love for Japan began early—sparked by childhood games like Pokémon that were released in Japanese before English. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for Japanese language, culture, and history. I hold an N2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and I graduated from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy. I’ve visited all 47 prefectures and explored a wide range of historical sites, shrines, and castles throughout the country. My background in Japanese history helps me provide context that brings depth and meaning to the places we visit—whether it's understanding a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, the story behind a castle ruin, or uncovering the historical layers of a Tokyo neighborhood. If you’re planning to explore Tokyo, here are some tour options to consider: One day in Tokyo? The Ginza Line Tour offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights. Two days? Pair the East Tokyo Tour and West Tokyo Tour to get a well-rounded experience. Interested in anime? The Anime Tour is flexible and can be tailored to match your specific interests. For those looking to go beyond the city, I also offer day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and other nearby destinations. Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours) Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen + transportation Feel free to get in touch to plan a tour that fits your interests and travel plans.
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Ayami M.
Hallo alle meine Gäste! Vielen lieben Dank, dass Sie meine Profilseite besuchen! Ich heiße Ayami. Ich bin in Osaka geboren, aber in Yokohama aufgewachsen. Ich habe in Tokyo studiert, deswegen kenne ich mich gut auch in dieser Gegend aus. An der Uni habe ich Germanistik studiert. Mein erstes Mal in Deutschland war 2012, als ich Studentin war, und damals habe ich einen Monat in München einen Deutschkurs gemacht. Da habe ich viel erlebt und erfahrt und war total begeistert für die deutsche Kultur, Sitten, einfach alles, natürlich Leute auch :) Nach dem Studium bin ich nach Deutschland (München und Augsburg) geflogen, um richtig Deutsch zu lernen. In den Schulzeiten habe ich viele Erfahrungen in der Gastronomie gesammelt. In Deutschland habe ich als Kellnerin in einem japanischen Restaurant und Japanischlehrerin gearbeitet. Aktuell bin ich auch private Japanischlehrerin (ich habe auch einen Vertrag mit der amerikanischen Marine) und gelegentlich Reiseführerin. Mein Hobbies sind Reisen, Lesen, Kochen, etwas Süßes backen usw. Ich würde Sie sehr gerne Tokyo bzw Yokohama oder Kamakura und Yokosuka zeigen :)
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