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Joined 2025
Yumiko O.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Hakone, Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
1 hour on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
About Tour Guide Yumiko O.
Hello, my name is Yumiko, and I am a licensed tour guide based in Japan.
It is my pleasure to share the beauty of Japan with travelers from all over the world. I have guided many visitors through Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and other famous destinations, as well as hidden gems that only locals know.
My goal is always to create a tour that is not only informative but also enjoyable and personalized to your interests.
With a warm and flexible guiding style, I love helping guests discover Japan’s traditions, history, and everyday life. Whether you are interested in temples and shrines, delicious local food, or simply strolling through charming streets, I will do my best to make your time in Japan unforgettable.
I am excited to announce that I have started offering tours in Odawara!
Odawara is a historic castle town located just an hour from Tokyo, famous for its impressive Odawara Castle, beautiful views of both the sea and mountains, and its role as the gateway to Hakone. In addition to exploring the castle and tasting local specialties such as fresh seafood and kamaboko (fish cakes), you can also enjoy many Instagram-worthy spots, from the scenic coastline to charming traditional houses that give a glimpse of Japan’s past.
Odawara is still less crowded compared to other popular destinations, so it’s a great time to visit.
I look forward to welcoming you and creating wonderful memories together!
Important
There are no particular restrictions on the days of the week.
I’m available for booking on any day when I don’t already have another tour scheduled.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Reviews
Dawn-marie D.
“Wonderful guide”
Yumiko was early , knowledgeable, interesting and flexible and gave us a great day in Hakone.
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Yumiko O.
Thank you very much for joining my Hakone tour today. Since it was Sunday, Hakone was quite crowded, and I’m sorry that we couldn’t always move around smoothly. I hope you still enjoyed the tour. Thank you also for sharing so much knowledge about trees with me. I learned a lot from you, and it was very interesting. The type of tree that Priest Mangan used to bind the dragon was agarwood. Hakone still has many wonderful places to explore, so I hope you will have another opportunity to visit in the future. Thank you again for spending the day with me. I truly enjoyed guiding you this time.
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Grant A.
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