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Joined 2017
Yukiko K.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura
Languages
English
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
About Tour Guide Yukiko K.
My name is Yukiko . I have a national license for a tour guide in English. I live in Tokyo on weekdays and go back to my house in Kamakura on weekend. I like both cities.
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Kamakura is a traditional city with history and nature. I like communicating with people.
My family and I had homestay students from all over the world and my children call me "mother of the world." I like learning foreign languages. I speak a little German and I learned a little Italian last year. I also have a license for teaching Japanese to foreigners as a second language. It would be a great pleasure for me to make your trip to Japan more valuable and impressive through my explanation of Japanese culture and history,
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Important
I can guide you in Kamakura if you pay my transportation fee.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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TOKYO Tour of your choices
If this is your first trip to Tokyo or your first time to have free time in Tokyo, I recommend visiting "three" major spots of your choice, I will show you the brief history of Japan from the Edo Period to the Meiji Period by explaining these spots. You can also enjoy shopping in this trip if you want, I want you to know two sides of Tokyo; historical side and modern side.
TOKYO Tour of your choices
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Highlights of Kamakura
Kamakura was the first capital of Samurai government in Japan. It is not only a historical city with about 100 shrines and temples but also a city with beautiful nature surrounded by mountains on two sides and facing the sea to the south. It has a brave culture based on Zen Buddhism. If you are interested in Japanese history and culture and you like nature, this trip will satisfy you.
Highlights of Kamakura
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Half Day Trip in Tokyo
Begin the day with a visit to Meiji Shrine, the largest shrine in Tokyo. In the afternoon, you can choose between exploring Asakusa—home to Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo—or the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, which was once the site of Edo Castle. You can see both old and modern sides of Tokyo in a short time. We will use mainly public transportation system like subway and trains, yet according to the situation we can catch a taxi.
Half Day Trip in Tokyo
Reviews
Nshan B.
“Tokyo Tour”
This was a great tour! I was able to see and do so much. Experiencing Asakusa and seeing the Meiji Shrine was an amazing experience. It was also very nice to see Koishikawa Korakuen in the morning. There are so many shops and things to do, thanks for taking me and also remembering my birthday. 本当にありがとうございます!
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Yukiko K.
Dear Nshan, Thank you for your nice review! You are so interested in Japanese culture, history, architecture and even Japanese and were such a good listener. So I enjoyed being with you. Visiting Koishikawa Korakuen in the morning was such a good idea that you felt peaceful in nature and learned about Japanese history in quietness. At Meiji Shrine the explanation about poems of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken seemed to have impressed you. Lastly at Sensoji, you said you were impressed by the architecture. I was so glad that you appreciated my tour. Yukiko
Kristen V.
“Nice tour with Yukiko ”
Yukiko came prepared with a timeline during different eras so she could explain the history of Japan as we walked through the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens. She also brought us to some high rises just to see some magnificent views of Tokyo. We had a nice time with Yukiko learning about the history and culture of Japan.
Yukiko K.
Dear Kristen, Thank you so much for your nice review! You are so intelligent and have a deep insight into life. You have a great knowledge on Japanese culture and asked me keen questions. It is a great pleasure if you learned about Japanese history and culture from my tour. You and your husband Noel were so generous and kind. I really appreciate your kindness. Yukiko
Danielle S.
“Great, kind and nice guide”
Yukiko is very professional, nice and kind. Great guide! Very flexible and adaptable.
Yukiko K.
Dear great team, You are the great guests! You are the best listeners! We could communicate well and made up a good trip. Thank you for your kindness. I will never forget. Yukiko
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