Joined 2025
Yoko S.
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Aichi (Living), Gifu, Mie, Nagoya
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English (Native), Japanese (Native)
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4 hours on average
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4 days ago
About Tour Guide Yoko S.
Hello and Welcome to Japan. I was born and raised in Japan, but grew up in an American environment, receiving an education in both English and Japanese from preschool through high school.
For the past 30 years, I’ve lived in Nagoya, a city located between Tokyo and Osaka. Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the 4th largest city in Japan, well-known for being a major hub in manufacturing industries, particularly automobiles and aviation.
With over 30 years of experience in global business, I’ve had the privilege of traveling extensively to North America, Europe, Mexico, Australia, and various countries across Asia. Along the way, I’ve led many tours and, for the past 10 years, I’ve been exploring the beautiful mountains and many non-touristy locations surrounding Nagoya. These hidden places can be far less touristy, offering the chance to breathe in fresh, clean air and immerse yourself in nature.
I’m committed to offering you the most comfortable and personalized tour experience possible. If you have any specific places you would like to visit or a customized itinerary, you’d like me to arrange, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
As a licensed driver in Japan, I can legally drive you during your tour if you approve, and my car is fully insured for all passengers. The vehicle used will be the same model shown in the photo for private tours.
I look forward to helping you experience the best that Japan has to offer!
Important
My calendar in my website indicates the days I’m available.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Car Tour (driving guide)
All year - Enjoy both Takayama and Shirakawago on the same day - return tour from Nagoya
Nagoya
12 hours
You can enjoy both Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go in the same day and will drive you from Nagoya and back. Shirakawa-go village is World Heritage and is famous for its traditional and unique Kayabuki(made from grass) farmhouses, with most ancient houses from 250 years ago. --Visiting in Winter-- Shirakawa-go region snows heavy in winter. Please have coat and boots for winter snow.
FROM$688/ per group
Yoko's Mountain House the traditional Japanese house and enjoy the nature walk
Gifu
8 hours
Yoko's mountain house is old traditional Japanese house of wood built 100years ago in the mountains with waterfall close by of relaxing place for you to enjoy clean air and fresh mountain water. We will go climb mountain on a short hiking (3-4 hours) where the air is fresh, and the view is awesome. Feel the breath of the past times and enjoy the peace and tranquility of beautiful nature, experience Japan in the most authentic way, through nature and tradition.
FROM$562/ per group
Magome Nakasendo trail - experience the ancient Samurai trail in Japan
Nagoya
8 hours
Walk through Magome Nakasendo Trail known as one of Japan’s most ancient thoroughfares but is also one of modern Japan’s most aesthetically exquisite walking trails. Visit Yoko’s mountain house and feel the air in the mountains with waterfall close by.
FROM$527/ per group
Only Autum - Shikizakura(4season Cherry) and Korankei Gorge
Nagoya
8 hours
Cherry blossom is known to be in Spring only, but this is the only place in Japan where you can enjoy both Autumn maple and Cherry blossom Shikizakura (4season Sakura) at the same time. Korankei Gorge is famous for the beauty of Autumn where the entire mountain gets covered with leaves turning red. The illumination night show is also gorgeous during November. *** It can only be seen 2-3weeks from late November to Early December
FROM$632/ per group
Ninja tour - wear the Ninja outfit and be the Ninja for the day
Nagoya
10 hours
Did you know that Ninja village actually exists in Japan. With just less than 2 hour drive by car from Nagoya is the village of Ninja known since ancient Japan and the origin of Ninja is known to come from this village called “Ninja village”. You can actually wear the Ninja outfit and climb walls, throw the “shuriken" to the target and enjoy being Ninja for the day. Also enjoy seeing the Ninja Show and trick Ninja art on the way
FROM$597/ per group
All year - Pearl Museum and experience taking Pearl out and making your jewelry with ocean BBQ
Nagoya
11 hours 30 min
Pearl industry has been popular since ancient Japan. Shima, Toba area about 3hour drive from Nagoya has been known as one of the biggest industry with Pearls for decades. You can experience taking Pearl out yourself and making your own Pearl accessory. Visit Mikimoto Pearl museum and see Ama show from ancient Japan (ladies diving underwater to get Pearl, fish, clams and Lobster). Also visit Ise Jingu - known as one of the great Shrine torn down once every 20 years to be rebuilt again.
FROM$737/ per group
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