Joined 2017
Yoshi S.
Available Areas
Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Mount Fuji
Languages
English, Japanese
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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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 am 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!
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
There are lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo. I will arrange a customized one-day tour based upon your requirements so that you could enjoy your stay in Tokyo. We can discuss and decide places to visit effectively for a limited amount of time. One example is shown here as follows, but I'm sure I will take you to some of my best selections so that you could enjoy both of traditional and modern culture. I can arrange an appropriate lunch restaurant based upon your requirement.
Wonderful Hakone to be left in your memorial album
Hakone is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations with easy access from Tokyo, attracting both of international and domestic visitors seeking a break from busy city life. There are many hot spring resort with numerous inns, restaurants and gift shops. You can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature including breathtaking views of nearby Mt. Fuji. With this tour you will have wonderful experience to be left in your memorial album.
Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji, Pagoda and Cherry blossoms!
Lake kawaguchi is one of the Five Lakes at the foot of Mt. Fuji and also a resort area. Visitors can enjoy various experiences on top of fine view of Mt. Fuji throughout the year. Many kinds of delicious local food like "Tempura" and "Hoto noodle" are available.
Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan with easy access from Tokyo, I'll pick up you at your staying hotel and take you to one day trip to Kamakura which is located about 50km southwest of Tokyo. Kamakura was the seat of the first military government called Shogunate during the period from the end of 12th century to the early 14th century. Then Kamakura has many historical and cultural sites and attracts visitors all over the world as well as Kyoto and Nara.
Please join a memorable tour for traditional experience!
I'll pick up you at your hotel and take you to traditional areas, Fukagawa and Ryougoku, which are reminiscent of old townscape in Edo, former name of Tokyo. You can enjoy more comfortable atmosphere apart from popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo. And at the end of my tour I'll take you to your favorite shopping area, Ginza, Shibuya or Shinjuku before leaving.
Yokohama, Night View Tour
Yokohama is a retro-modern port city that blends the old and the new and attracts many tourists. This evening, you can enjoy Yokohama's greatest attraction: the Night View.
Reviews
“Exceptional Tokyo Tour with Yoshi!!”
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of taking a guided tour with Yoshi in January 2024, and it was hands down one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Yoshi is an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide who made Tokyo’s rich history and culture come alive for us. He curated a thoughtful itinerary that included many must-see spots, and we were amazed at how much we were able to experience in a single day. Yoshi’s insights gave us a deeper appreciation for everything we saw. His explanations of the historical and cultural significance of each location were engaging and added so much depth to our experience. What truly sets Yoshi apart is his ability to connect with his guests and tailor the tour to make it unforgettable. Thanks to him, we not only visited amazing places but also gained a genuine understanding of Tokyo and its culture, which enriched the rest of our stay in Japan. We are so grateful for Yoshi and his time, and we wholeheartedly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. Thank you, Yoshi, for making our trip so memorable—you’re the reason we’ll cherish these memories forever!
Yoshi S.
Hi Lindsey, Thank you for your extremely warm message. I also enjoyed being with you and your husband. I hope my explanations will make your trip in Japan a little more valuable. Have a nice trip! Yoshi
Lucinda M.
Wonderful Hakone to be left in your memorial album
“Wonderful family tour!”
Yoshi took our Aussie family (2 parents, 4 kids aged 5-11) on the most wonderful tour of Hakone. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! Yoshi was super friendly and extremely organised. He created the perfect blend of culture, beautiful scenery, delicious food and local education. He was very patient and kind with our small kids and set the perfect pace for a very big family of young kids. His English is very very good. We highly recommend Yoshi!
Yoshi S.
Hi Lucinda, Thank you for your warm message. Your kids are so cute and polite. I also enjoyed being with you today. Have a nice trip in Japan! Yoshi
Patrick B.
2-day tour in Tokyo for Patric & Astrid
Customized
“Great tour with Yoshi-San”
Yoshi-San is a very friendly and knowledgeable Japanese, English-speaking gentleman. He used to work for a Japanese company, for which he traveled abroad a lot, and became a full-time guide 6 years ago. He took our family on a great two-day tour around Tokyo. He went to pick us up at the hotel and dropped us back at the hotel as well, which was very convenient. He brought custom-made printed pages to each visit to make sure we fully understood and retained the key historical / cultural details. He took us to nice places to visit and eat, suggested breaks when appropriate, proposed to take pictures, and was very understanding (our kids were exhausted from the plane trip so we had to cut part of the 8-hour program the first day). He is a fast-walker so make sure to bring appropriate shoes :-). Highly recommend!
Yoshi S.
Hi Patrick, Thank you for yout kind message. Your boys are cute and polite. I hope they could enjoy gaming and other attractions in Akihabara yesterday. Tomorrow it will be rainy but I'll do my best to make my tour enjoyable. See you soon!
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