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Joined 2025
Nahomi O.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Nahomi O.
Hello! I’m a local guide based in the Miura Peninsula, a beautiful coastal area just south of Tokyo. I’ve been living here for nearly 10 years, surrounded by the sea, fields, and a peaceful way of life.
The Miura Peninsula has many unique towns. Kamakura is an old capital where Japan’s first samurai government began. Yokosuka has long been a base for the Japanese Navy, and today it is a special mix of American and Japanese naval cultures. Misaki & Jogashima (Miura City) is a quiet fishing and farming town, very different from busy Tokyo. Hayama is a beautiful town with a summer house of the Japanese Imperial Family.
Through my tours, I want to show not only the famous places but also everyday life in Japan—especially how people live in small towns outside the big city. I hope you can feel the calm, kindness, and beauty of local life.
I’d love to show you the slower, more local side of Japan.
Let’s explore together!
Important
The best day and time for the tour may vary depending on the destination. I’d be happy to adjust the schedule based on your interests and preferences, so please feel free to contact me to communicate.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima
Just over an hour from Tokyo, step into a quiet fishing town full of Edo and Showa-era charm. There are no tourist crowds, and you can enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. This tour takes you to Misaki, a nostalgic harbor town. Then, cross the bridge to Jogashima, a rocky island with wild coastal views. Jogashima is rated two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan and is Tokyo’s closest island. You’ll experience something authentic, peaceful, and deeply local.
Retro Harbor & Island Escape from Tokyo – Misaki & Jogashima
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Sacred Kamakura: Great Buddha, Serene Temples & Local Flavors
This highlight tour of Kamakura lets you experience both its historical roots and modern-day charm all at once. We’ll visit not only the city’s most famous landmarks, but also walk through narrow backstreets filled with everyday life, giving you a well-rounded experience of Kamakura’s history, Buddhist culture, shopping, scenery, and local lifestyle — all in one compact and memorable journey.
Sacred Kamakura: Great Buddha, Serene Temples & Local Flavors
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Hakone Scenic Day Trip by Private Car – Hot Springs, Art, Lake & Mt. Fuji Views
Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring areas, set in a beautiful mountainous region. You’ll discover historic Japanese inns, charming onsen towns, museums, iconic shrines, and stunning natural scenery. This private tour is fully tailored to you, so you can enjoy Hakone at your own pace. We can start from anywhere you prefer in the Kanto region. Before the tour, I’ll ask about your interests and create a personalized plan to make the day just right. [basically available on Thursday only]
Hakone Scenic Day Trip by Private Car – Hot Springs, Art, Lake & Mt. Fuji Views
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Hayama Art & Healing Retreat – Private Half-Day Tour
Hayama is a seaside town south of Tokyo and Yokohama, best known for Japan’s oldest Imperial Villa. This town offers a blend of natural beauty and refined culture. On this half-day tour, you’ll visit elegant museums, a traditional garden, and enjoy dining in a villa-style restaurant. Unlike nearby Kamakura, Hayama remains quiet and uncrowded, making your experience authentic, relaxing, and truly special. Of course, you can easily plan this tour before or after visiting Kamakura!
Hayama Art & Healing Retreat – Private Half-Day Tour
Reviews
Ellen K.
“We had a engaging day”
Nahomi is an exceptional guide and professional: flexible, creative, excellent English, knows her subject.
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Nahomi O.
Ellen, I really enjoyed discovering Tokyo’s hidden charms with you the other day. Thank you for writing a review—it was very encouraging! If you have any questions about the places we visited, feel free to contact me anytime! I’m looking forward to seeing you again.
James R.
“Relaxing day with Nahomi”
Hi, we're looking for a good local Japanese tour of areas outside of Tokyo that normally tourists would not go to. Nahomi contacted us before the tour started and wanted to know what we wanted to see, eat and do tofay. She was very flexible and adjusted our itinerary to see, eat and do what we preferred. Because my wife couldn't walk fast because of a back surgery, our pace was a little bit slower. Our tour was suppose to be 5 hours but ended up to be 6 1/2 hours. We highly recommend using Nahomi and we plan to take her Kamakura tour during our next visit to Japan. Thank you, Nahomi!
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Nahomi O.
Thank you so much for joining my tour yesterday! You were both so kind and full of humor—James with your gentle heart and Mija with your wonderful grace. The weather was hot and humid, so I wasn’t sure how well I could adjust the tour for you, but I’m really glad to know you both enjoyed it. I also felt that you are such an inspiring couple, really my ideal image for the future. I am really looking forward to meeting again the next time you come to Japan. Thank you also for sharing the beautiful photos! Wishing you a wonderful journey from today onward!
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