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Tokyo Private Tour - Me taming a Komainu (lion-dog guardians of temples)
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Tour Guide - Hardy M.

Joined 2025

Hardy M.

5.00 / 5
(17 reviews)
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Available Areas

Tokyo (Living)

Languages

English, French (Native), Japanese

Response Time

10 hours on average

Availability Updated

2 days ago

About Tour Guide Hardy M.

Being a former student and staff member of the University of Tokyo,

I have a natural ability to communicate with people from all corners of the world.

Regardless of whether you prefer to speak English, French, or Globish with me !


I have practiced Aikido, Iaido (Katana), and Kyudo (Bow) martial arts, and I have also worked on the restoration of Japanese armor. Therefore, I am well-versed in the art of war in ancient Japan.


But my passion for history goes further, and during my guided tours, I will share various anecdotes that will bring ancient Japan to life for you !


I'm also a huge fan of old Japanese video games, especially RPGs, so if you want a true otaku experience, follow me to Nakano Broadway and Akihabara!


If you're interested in arranging a tour that's tailored to your preferences, feel free to send me a message !

Important

I am unable to make bookings for customers (e.g. chartered taxi / accommodation....), but I can provide guidance and end my tour at a specific location upon request.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

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Reviews

Excellent tour !

We really enjoyed the tour, it was a great introduction on how to navigate in Tokyo and M. Hardy did great at finding alternatives despite the heavy rain and obon. As we are French speaking, being with a native french speaker was much easier for us. We recommend to take a tour with him !

great guide with kids

We had a fantastic experience with Hardy in Tokyo. He is extremely knowledgeable about the city and was especially great with our kids, which made a huge difference for our family. From the beginning, he understood exactly what we wanted to see and helped us plan our days so we could make the most of our time. He took us through so many different parts of Tokyo, including places and museums that were particularly interesting for the children, and shared lots of details and insights along the way. One of the things we appreciated most was how much he taught us about getting around Tokyo. He showed us how to use the trains and navigate the city confidently, and even on our last day he made sure we knew how to continue exploring on our own. We spent several days with Hardy, coordinating some activities with him and doing others independently, and the whole trip worked perfectly. By the end, we honestly felt like we had not left an inch of interesting Tokyo unseen! Hardy was knowledgeable, patient, flexible, excellent with children, and very attentive to what our family wanted to experience. He played a big part in making our time in Tokyo such a great trip. We highly recommend him, especially for families who want to really discover Tokyo rather than just visit the main tourist spots.

A Stress-free introduction to Tokyo

We really enjoyed our tour with Hardy. It was the perfect intro for our first day in Tokyo. He was full of information and made our time at the Samurai museum, Senso-ji Temple, cat cafe, and hunt for Pokemon cards a stress-free day. Just what we were looking for!

Sheila J.

Hardy M.

Dear Sheila, thank you for your kind message ! I’m delighted you enjoyed your first day in Tokyo so much, but let’s stay humble: the cats played a big part in relieving your stress ;) The Joke aside, allow me to wish you a pleasant stay in Japan.

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