Joined 2017
Hisako S.
Available Areas
Kanagawa, Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Nikko, Yokohama
Languages
English
Response Time
16 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Hisako S.
Hi, everyone! I'm Hisako, a Government Certified Guide Interpreter. Since 2014, as a volunteer guide, I have taken more than 100 foreign tourists from about 30 countries to many famous spots around Tokyo such as the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, the Asakusa area, the Meiji-Jingu shrine and Harajuku area, Tsukiji fish market, and so on.
I used to be an exchange student and had lived a foreign country with local people. The experience taught me how interesting the differences between countries were. Now I am glad to share these interesting things with many foreign tourists.
I love to study about our history and culture such as Kimono, the Japanese traditional clothes, Kabuki, the Japanese traditional musical, Ukiyo-e, the traditional wood-block printing, etc. If you join my tour, I would like you to show and enjoy them.
I really look forward to meeting you here in Japan, and hope I would be your good helper, so please feel free to ask anything.
Thank you, see you SOON!
Reviews
“Two days Walking in Tokyo”
Walking tour of Tokyo with Hisako was great. Great mix of things to see and eat. She tailored it to my ideas and made it a seamless experience. Thanks a lot.
Hisako S.
(15 reviews)Thank you so much for your great review. I also enjoyed our time together for two days. Hope you have more fun at the rest of your trip! Hisako
“Tokyo, Kawasaki and Haneda”
Hisakosan was an intrepid and insightful guide to Tokyo, Kawasaki and guiding me to Haneda. Hisako was willing to help me try and track down an aunt I had lost touch with (after she was assured I was not a scammer - good to think about!). She helped interview the local Koban officer, check at the Ward office, and investigate possible addresses. After a day of fact checking, she still squeezed in a fun afternoon in Tokyo, taking me to historical cafes, Takeshimaya Department Store (which still has a staffed elevator - one of my favorite childhood memories), and a peek at the Pokemon Center (wow). But the best part - a restorative stop at Y's Sewing Table (@ys.sewingtable), where Suzusan recycles kimono, obi and tenugui (the cotton head wrap) into shirts, dresses, bags and offers classes. Suzusan hosted us to cold green tea (!) and showed us her hand dyed fabrics using fermented persimmons. Super day - and wonderful company later to Haneda!
Hisako S.
(15 reviews)Hi, Mary san! Thank you so much for putting me the greatest rank! It was extremely nice meeting you and I could have a great day with you at all. Yoko san (Yoko Suzuki san) also enjoyed our visiting her shop so much. We both are hoping you will come back again soon. Thank you again, hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Hisako
“Very kind and courteous, highly recommend!”
Hisako, has a friendly and courteous personality. She was able to help out my group with interpretation on a last minute basis. I highly recommend this guide!
Hisako S.
(15 reviews)Assata, Thank you so much for your kindly rating and comments! I could have a great oppoturity with you through your great work. Hope to see you again soon. Please take care. Best regards, Hisako
