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Joined 2025
Yacco M.
Available Areas
Yokohama (Living), Kamakura
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Yacco M.
Hi, I’m Yacco, a friendly and passionate local guide. I was born and raised in Shizuoka and have lived in Yokohama for over 30 years. For the past several years, I’ve been guiding international visitors in Kamakura, Yokohama, and Tokyo as a volunteer, helping them discover the rich history, culture, and hidden charm of these unique cities.
Traveling abroad creates once-in-a-lifetime memories, and I would love for you to fully experience the beauty and spirit of my favorite towns.
I not only enjoy showing historical and modern landmarks, but also love introducing quiet backstreets, seasonal flowers, cozy cafés, and delicious local food that reflect the charm of everyday life. What I enjoy most is comparing Japanese traditions with my guests’ own cultures and histories—these conversations often lead to deep and inspiring exchanges.
As your guide, I’m happy to customize tours based on your interests, whether you’re seeking unique experiences, historical insights, or local flavors. Let’s walk, talk, and create unforgettable memories together!
Important
【Tokyo Tours】
I also offer customized tours in Tokyo. If you are interested in exploring Tokyo, I'd be happy to help you plan and arrange a personalized tour based on your interests and preferences.
【First-Come, First-Served Basis】
Even if we are in the middle of discussing or customizing your tour, please note that bookings are finalized on a first-come, first-served basis. Your reservation will be confirmed once the booking is officially completed.
【Guide’s Expenses During the Tour】
If you would like me to join you for meals, snacks, or paid activities/attractions during the tour, I kindly ask that you cover the guide’s expenses as well. If you prefer to enjoy meals or activities on your own, please do not hesitate to let me know!
【Transportation】
My tours mainly involve walking and using public transportation. If you'd prefer to take a taxi, I'd be happy to arrange one for you. The taxi fare would be at your own expense.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze
Explore Kamakura - just about an hour from Tokyo with a local guide who loves this compact ancient town, rich in history, culture, nature, and Zen spirit. We will visit highlights such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Buddha standing for 770 years, and the bamboo temple. You can savor authentic matcha with Japanese sweets in a serene Zen garden, admire seasonal flowers, and stroll hidden paths to the seaside, where the ocean breeze offers a peaceful close to your journey.
A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze
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Tokyo Time Travel — Futuristic Takanawa Gateway & the Legendary 47 Ronin at Sengaku-ji
Begin at Sengaku-ji Temple, where the legendary 47 Samurai rest in eternal honor. Offer incense at their graves and immerse yourself in their timeless story of loyalty. Then, just minutes away, the gates of tomorrow open at Takanawa Gateway — Japan's newest district, where architecture meets AI and robotics. Your guide shares insider tips on navigating Tokyo like a local. Two contrasting worlds, yet both represent the real Tokyo. Also perfect for a leisurely first day.
Tokyo Time Travel — Futuristic Takanawa Gateway & the Legendary 47 Ronin at Sengaku-ji
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Kamakura & Enoshima in One Day: Packed with the Best Historic & Scenic Highlights
Discover the best of Kamakura and Enoshima—just about an hour from Tokyo—on a customizable 1-day guided tour. Immerse yourself in Zen traditions at a 13th-century temple and visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the spiritual heart of samurai Kamakura. See the Great Buddha and Hase-dera Temple, then ride the retro Enoden train to Enoshima for local street snacks and the historic shrine. End your day on the bridge with a sunset over Mt. Fuji (on clear days) and a fun Shonan Monorail ride!
Kamakura & Enoshima in One Day: Packed with the Best Historic & Scenic Highlights
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Yokohama Highlights Tour: Waterfront Walk, Chinatown & Choose Your Museum Experience
Located about 30 minutes from central Tokyo, Yokohama is a port city blending historic charm with a modern waterfront. This relaxed walking tour covers highlights like the Minato Mirai area, Yamashita Park, and Chinatown—perfect for first-time visitors. You can also choose an optional visit to either the Yokohama Port Museum (closed Mondays) to learn about the city’s port history, or the CupNoodles Museum Yokohama (closed Tuesdays) for a fun, hands-on look at instant noodle culture.
Yokohama Highlights Tour: Waterfront Walk, Chinatown & Choose Your Museum Experience
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Discover Kamakura: Half-Day Highlights with a local guide
Explore Kamakura with a guide who loves this charming, compact town rich in history, culture, nature, and Zen spirit. Just an hour from Tokyo, this 5-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. We’ll visit Kamakura’s top landmarks — Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Hase-dera Temple, and the Great Buddha — while discovering its fascinating history, beautiful scenery, local culture, and everyday life.
Discover Kamakura: Half-Day Highlights with a local guide
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Kamakura by Day, Yokohama by Night: The Ultimate 1-Day Trip!
Experience the best of two worlds in one day. Begin in Kamakura, once the heart of Japan's samurai era, wandering a bamboo grove temple and sipping matcha at a quiet Zen temple. After a lunch featuring local ingredients, admire the Great Buddha and stroll a garden known for its seasonal flowers and ocean views. In the afternoon, head to Yokohama, where the mood shifts to modern port energy. Watch the sunset from a 46th-floor observation deck, then stroll the waterfront for stunning harbor views.
Kamakura by Day, Yokohama by Night: The Ultimate 1-Day Trip!
Reviews
Benjamin S.
“Small Group/Solo Traveler Customizable Private Value”
Yacco was wonderful. Very communicative and knowledgeable. She contacted us many times before the trip to get our preferences known. We were unfortunately running late the day of the tour but she took it in stride and got us off on a wonderful adventure. She definitely does her homework and had detailed files when we met to teach us as we went, including each and every one of the items I had mentioned in our previous messages. I was quite humbled by her preparation. And her gifts. We saw so much and enjoyed every minute of it thanks to her. Unfortunately my group enjoyed the market so much that we ended up not reaching Enoshima until just as the sun set. We enjoyed the lower levels but asked her please to not lead us up to the top. We were already filled with memories, stories, mementos, and snacks. We regret nothing, except being late.
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Yacco M.
Dear Ben-san, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a heartwarming review! I am truly touched by your kind words. I loved tailoring the day to your interests and seeing how much your group enjoyed visiting places that mean so much to you—it was truly a precious experience for me, too. Although the weather was lovely that afternoon, it was a bit of a shame that Mt. Fuji was hidden behind clouds. However, I was so happy when you sent me that breathtaking photo of Mt. Fuji bathed in the beautiful morning light the next day! Thank you also for the lovely gift. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I hope to welcome you and your family back to Japan again in the future! Warm regards, Yacco
Jaena C.
“Book a Tour with Yacco”
Very warm & hospitable. She shows so much joy in sharing Japan’s culture. A helpful guide who makes your tour very comfortable & worth the 4 hours of exploring Takanawa.
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Yacco M.
Dear Jaena-san, Thank you so much for your wonderful and kind review! I am truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed our tour in Takanawa. I also discovered so many new things during this tour, and spending time with you felt just like being with a friend. I hope to see you again someday! Take care! Yacco
Johanne M.
“Memorable day in Kamakura and Enoshima”
Yacco was a pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond in preparing the perfect itinerary for my family to include things that my teen was interested in doing. She is very knowledgeable and speaks great English. When the weather didn’t look ideal, she was able to reschedule our tour for a better day and it turned out to be the perfect day. We really couldn’t have asked for more. We truly enjoyed our day in Kamakura and Enoshima with Yacco. It was the highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend Yacco.
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Yacco M.
Dear Johanne-san, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and heartfelt message! Looking back, even though it rained on our original date, being able to reschedule our tour turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It allowed us to make our special custom itinerary happen under perfect weather, making it a truly unforgettable memory for me as well! And thank you so much for sharing that wonderful video with me! It brought back so many happy memories and touched my heart deeply. I hope to see your lovely family again in Japan someday! Yacco
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