Joined 2017
Yoshi S.
Available Areas
Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Mount Fuji
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Yoshi S.
Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy.
I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!
Important
I am available from 9am to 5pm everyday.
I am flexible to one day trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Nikko if you pay my transportation fee on top of the tour in Tokyo.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
Wonderful Hakone to be left in your memorial album
Wonderful Hakone to be left in your memorial album
Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji, Pagoda and Cherry blossoms!
Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji, Pagoda and Cherry blossoms!
Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
Embark on an enchanting adventure to the mesmerizing realm of Nikko, Japan
Embark on an enchanting adventure to the mesmerizing realm of Nikko, Japan
Yokohama, Night View Tour
Yokohama, Night View Tour
Reviews
June D.
“Tour of Tokyo”
Our family really enjoyed the walking tour Yoshi took us on of Tokyo. It was a very good introduction to so many Tokyo highlights. Definitely need good walking shoes. Yoshi was very nice and informative and we truly enjoyed the day.
Yoshi S.
Hi June, thank you so much for your kind message. I'm so happy to hear you could enjoy my tour. That is very motivating and encouraging. Look forawrd to seeing you again! Yoshi
Carinne M.
“A day to remember”
My family had a wonderful day with Yoshi in Tokyo. It was our first full day in Tokyo and it was wonderful to be with Yoshi to experience some of Tokyo's history, people and culture. It was also very helpful to start to use the train system with an expert! Yoshi shared so much about Japan's religion and history and we were able to explore so many major attractions, and little hidden haunts. Thank you Yoshi for such a wonderful day. Mark, Angus and I enjoyed our time with you immensely and the day helped us for the rest of our trip. Best regards, Carinne
Yoshi S.
Hi Carinne, thank you for beeing with me on the day and sending me your warm message. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour and it encourages me to continue guiding in the future. Best regards, Yoshi
Allen B.
“A Guide makes all the difference”
On our trip to Japan we used private guides for the first time. I highly recommend private guides. Yoshi was easy to communicate with in advance of our trip and his fees were reasonable. He was always punctual and easy to understand. While we could have spent time figuring out the subway and trains and buses, Yoshi made that process easy and we spent more time touring instead of looking at transportation schedules. We had Yoshi guide us in Hakone and Kamakura. He was very knowledgeable of each site that we visited and gave us time to enjoy the site before we moved on. Yoshi is a dynamo and he will get you where you want to go. I'm attaching some pictures of Yoshi in action that you can consider when deciding if he is the right guide for you. Thank you, Yoshi, for helping us have a wonderful trip to Japan.
Yoshi S.
Hi Allen, thank you for your warm message. I am very honored by your kind praise and it will encourage me to continue my guide activities in the future. I also had a great time guiding you and your family to Kamakura and Hakone. Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Japan. Yoshi
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