About Tour Guide Yukiko F.

“art tour with Yukiko”

Ykiko is a lovely young woman who is an artist herself and we did an art tour. I highly recommend her.

Yukiko F.

(245 reviews)

Thank you for joining the tour of MOMAT (The National Museum of Modern Art)! I would be delighted if exploring the exhibition focused on modern art—where Western and Japanese art mutually influenced each other—brought you new discoveries or creative inspiration. Having worked on Japanese paintings for a long time, I really enjoyed sharing our perspectives and talking about the stories behind the artworks. Domo Arigatou Gozaimashita!

“The Highlight of our Tokyo trip!”

This review is long overdue, but our day with Yukiko-san was such a special part of our trip that I couldn't let any more time pass without sharing our experience. Japan had been at the top of our family's bucket list for years, and somehow Yukiko-san exceeded all our expectations. My husband, our 20-year-old son, our 12-year-old daughter, and I spent 7½ hours exploring Tokyo with her, and by the end of the day, she felt less like our guide and more like a family friend showing us her city. Before our trip, Yukiko-san took the time to learn about our interests and helped create the perfect itinerary. She was warm, patient, funny, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She knew Tokyo like the back of her hand and shared fascinating history and cultural details everywhere we went. She even wore a beautiful kimono! She connected wonderfully with both of our kids despite their age difference. She knew so much about anime, which they loved, taught us Japanese and origami, explained Japanese culture and food, and even prepared information on her tablet and a keepsake from our tour. My favorite experience was the tea ceremony in Asakusa. It was beautiful, but Yukiko-san's explanation of the history and meaning behind it made it truly unforgettable. She also taught us how to navigate Tokyo's public transportation and gave us tips that helped throughout the rest of our trip. Yukiko-san didn't just show us Tokyo, she helped us understand and appreciate it. Months later, our family still talks about our day with her. Booking this tour was one of the best decisions we made in Japan. I cannot recommend Yukiko-san highly enough! Yukiko-san, I'm sorry this took me so long to write. Thank you for making our first trip to Japan even more special than we imagined!

Yukiko F.

(245 reviews)

Thank you so much for writing such a heartfelt review and photos! I'm so happy to hear that you still look back on our tour even after a few months and that it became a memorable day for you. I also remember the day I spent with you all as if it were yesterday. Please come visit Japan again! There are many beautiful places and I am always here to welcome you. Domo Arigatou!!

“Wonderful Intro to Tokyo”

We had a great first day in Tokyo with Yukiko - she is charming and knowledgeable and gave us a great intro to Japanese culture and history. Her English is excellent. We had a very special traditional lunch at a small family restaurant and were visited by a geisha - and the fire ceremony at the Fukagawa shrine was memorable. Loved it!

Yukiko F.

(245 reviews)

Thank you so much for your heartfelt tour review! I hope you will enjoy the unique, one-of-a-kind experiences that each region, Izu and Toyama. Domo Arigatou!!