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Joined 2024
Yuji K.
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Interview-Based Quality Checks
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Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
18 hours on average
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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!
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Art, Culture, & Historical
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Kanagawa
7 hrs 30 mins
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
FROM$219/ per group
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Kamakura
6 hours
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
FROM$219/ per group
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Kamakura
5 hours
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
FROM$187/ per group
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Yokohama
5 hours
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
FROM$175/ per group
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Yokohama
7 hours
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
FROM$219/ per group
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