Joined 2025
Available Areas
Hakodate
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
Welcome to Hakodate!
Hello! My name is Bobby, and I am an English-speaking guide based in the beautiful city of Hakodate, Japan. Born and raised here, I have a deep love and knowledge of this historic port city.
I spent 10 years living in Canada, where I worked in cafes, restaurants, and tailor shops, gaining valuable experience in hospitality and customer service. Now, I’m excited to share the charm of Hakodate with visitors from around the world.
Whether you want to explore historical sites, discover hidden local gems, or enjoy delicious Hakodate cuisine, I can provide a personalized and memorable experience. Let’s make your trip to Hakodate unforgettable!
Feel free to contact me for more details. I look forward to guiding you!
I usually prefer at least seven days’ notice, but I may be able to accommodate shorter notice as well — so feel free to get in touch!
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Debbie N.
“Awesome one hour tour of Hakodate Morning Market!”
Had a great time touring, learning and eating at the Hakodate Morning Market with Bobby. Couldn’t have done it without her! Bobby was knowledgeable, friendly and outgoing and made the time with her very pleasant. I would highly recommend her to friends and if we should ever come back, request her again. Thank you Bobby!
Bobby S.
Dear Debbie, Thank you so much for your warm review. I was really happy that you made the trip all the way to Hakodate despite your busy schedule! I truly appreciate being able to share some of your precious time here together. Your kindness and thoughtfulness meant so much to me. Spending that lovely lunch together was such a special treat for me as well. Next time, I hope you can come with a bit more time to relax. I’ll be looking forward to it! Wishing you many wonderful moments during the rest of your time in Japan. Bobby
Celene P.
“Best Guide Ever”
Bobby is a fabulous guide. She hand crafted a tour with our specific requests in mind. She kept us on time yet allowed for distractions on the ground when we saw something we wanted to stop at. Bobby also took into acccount the tour and we stopped at an amazing coffee shop that was definitely not a tourist trap. Bobby pointed out interesting things about Hakodate that is not a in an out book, only a local would know. I wish she could have been our guide at all of our stops in Japan!
Bobby S.
Dear Celene, Spending time with you two was truly wonderful. I laughed so much, and it became one of the most unforgettable tours for me. Thank you so much. From the very first words we exchanged, I could feel your warmth, and that meant so much to me. This special time would never have happened if you hadn’t found me, and I am deeply grateful for that encounter. Every word you shared with me here touched my heart and I’m still smiling today because of it! I sincerely hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan. I am truly looking forward to the day our paths cross again. With all my gratitude, Bobby
Elisa H.
“Fun Walking Tour of Hakodate with a Local!”
Bobby and I had a fantastic day around Hakodate. It was my first time in the area and Bobby is a local, so she was able to recommend plenty of delicious things to try as well as fantastic spots to visit in Hakodate! The walking tour was fantastic and I had a great time, we were able to visit Mt Hakodate, Goryokaku, the morning market and more sightseeing spots! If anyone is coming to Hakodate and wants to learn more about the area, Bobby is knowledgeable about Hakodates history and about the best spots to visit!
Bobby S.
Hi Elisa! Thank you so much for your review! You are such a warm person with a wonderful smile, and I truly enjoyed spending time with you. Hearing you say that you met so many kind and welcoming Japanese people during your solo trip made me feel proud and happy. Thank you for sharing that with me. Meeting you in person made me feel that your character and warmth truly brought smiles to everyone you met during your journey. Our lunch was amazing too wasn’t it? I hope you’ll visit again someday, next time maybe with someone special. I’m so grateful for this encounter, and as a friend in Japan, I sincerely wish you happiness in everything ahead. Thank you for choosing Hakodate and for choosing this tour! Big hugs, Bobby