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Joined 2018
Toru K.
Available Areas
Kamakura, Tokyo
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
9 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Toru K.
Hello everyone! I'm Toru, a nationally licensed tour guide.
I mainly guide individual travelers and small groups around Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone. I live in a town near Narita International Airport.
People often say that one of the unique traits of Japanese culture is paying close attention to detail while trying not to show it. In other words, there are many unspoken stories hidden behind what you see in Japan. I always try to interpret those stories and help my guests discover the secrets of Japanese culture.
I offer three tour plans — Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone — which I believe are perfect for first-time visitors to Japan. Each one includes the must-see highlights of the area.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you in Japan!
Important
I'm sorry, but I don't accept direct bookings. If you are interested in this tour, please kindly contact me by email in advance. I also do not accept tour requests or inquiries from travel agencies.
I truly value direct communication with my guests, as it helps me to provide the best possible tour experience.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Essential Tokyo : Private Day Tour for Small Groups
Join this fun and relaxed day tour to explore five of Tokyo’s must-see spots! We’ll visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, the Imperial Palace East Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku, and lively Shinjuku. We’ll also enjoy a delicious lunch around Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi area. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to discover both modern and traditional Tokyo in a single day. Come and experience the true essence of Japan’s capital with a friendly local guide!
Essential Tokyo : Private Day Tour for Small Groups
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A Day in Kamakura: Tradition, Nature, and Taste
Kamakura is a charming seaside town filled with history, just about an hour by train from Tokyo. It played an important role in the Japanese history as the seat of the first samurai government from the 12th to the 14th century. On this tour, we’ll visit Enoshima Island, the Great Buddha, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine—each offering its own unique beauty and atmosphere. It’s a perfect day trip to enjoy Japan’s history, nature, and coastal charm all at once!
A Day in Kamakura: Tradition, Nature, and Taste
Reviews
Jody G.
“Very interesting tour”
We had a good tour with Toru. He took us to Ueno Park, Kappabashi Kitchen Town, Senso-ji and Nakimise street. He gave us good historical information. Also, he took us to a good sushi restaurant for lunch. It was very easy to book and customize the tour with Toru. He was very thoughtful about our food sensitivities when he chose the restaurant. Good communication and a very nice man. Thank you, Tori!
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Toru K.
Hi Jody, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy to hear that you all enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure spending the day with all four of you and sharing some of Tokyo’s history, culture, and food. I’m glad you enjoyed the sushi lunch, too! I hope you enjoy using your new kitchen knife back home, and that it brings back happy memories of your time in Tokyo! Wishing all four of you a wonderful rest of your travels! Warm regards, Toru
Daniel L.
“En perfekt första dag i Tokyo”
Då jag endast hade 2 dagar i Tokyo fick jag tipset att hyra en guide första dagen. Det var en väldigt bra ide' då jag fick se saker jag själv antagligen inte skulle hitta eller komma på att se, som att testa japanska fluffiga pankakor. Dessutom fick jag en lektion i hur Tokyos lite skrämmande tunnelbanesystem fungerade, så jag nästa dag kunde navigera det själv. Min guide skräddarsydde en hel dag med saker jag var intresserad av och saker man måste se när man besöker Tokyo. Tack Torusan för en väldigt trevlig dag och förlåt att det drog över tiden.
Toru K.
Hi Daniel, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and your kind rating. You were my first guest from Sweden, so I really enjoyed learning about your country and talking with you throughout the day. It was especially fun because Sweden and Japan had just played each other in the World Cup. Talking about the match and sharing our thoughts made the tour even more memorable. Japan's scenery changes beautifully with each season, so I hope you'll have another chance to visit Tokyo in the future. It would be my pleasure to show you around again. Best wishes, Toru
Ricardo R.
“Thank you Toru!!”
Toru was a wonderful tour guide in every way. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. He planned a excellent day for us and was very knowledgable on the many areas that we visited. His gentle and kind demeanour was a very added pleasure to our experience. He almost felt like family by the tail end of the day. I would highly recommend Toru to anyone wanting to have a lovely guided experience of Tokyo.
Toru K.
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review. Guiding you through Tokyo was truly a joy for me. it was also wonderful to see the cheerful energy and kindness of your parents throughout the day. Spending time with you felt like sharing the city with good friends. I hope our paths will cross again in the future. Until then, I wish you all continued health, happiness, and many more family adventures together.
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Keiichiro I.
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Kenji K.
Hello, I was born in 1956 in Hiroshima and have lived in Tokyo for over 40 years. I have a license of “National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter”. I love outdoor activities, especially fishing and golf. I have been to CANADA for 6 months as a bank trainee and have worked for 5 years in the US at the age of my 30s. It is my pleasure to show you around in Japan. As you know, there are four seasons in Japan and you can enjoy the nature of each season. Especially in spring time, cherry blossoms in full bloom welcome you. Japan is a safe country, meals are very delicious, and you can explore Japanese great history at the spiritual places of shrines and temples. Please contact me. You are assured to have an enjoyable and memorial trip. I'm looking forward to having wonderful time with you. See you!
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Masahiro N.
Hallo zusammen! Ich heiße Masahiro, aber meine Freunde nennen mich Masa. Nach meinem Studium in Tokio habe ich von 2006 bis 2013 in Wien gelebt. 2013 bin ich endgültig nach Japan zurückgekehrt. Während meiner Zeit in Wien habe ich die deutschsprachige Welt und ihre Kultur sehr intensiv kennengelernt. Heute möchte ich eine Brücke zwischen dem deutschsprachigen Raum und Japan sein – und genau deshalb arbeite ich als Reiseleiter. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass diese Aufgabe meine Lebensaufgabe geworden ist. Für mich ist ein Guide so etwas wie ein privater Diplomat. Er verbindet Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern und Kulturen und hilft ihnen, einander besser zu verstehen. Ich habe bereits Erfahrung darin, meine Gäste durch viele verschiedene Orte in Japan zu führen, unter anderem durch: • Tokio • Kamakura( Kanagawa) • die Region um den Fuji • Kawagoe(Saitama) • Nikko(Tochigi) • Karuizawa (Nagano) • Kanazawa(Ishikawa) • Kyoto • Osaka • Kobe • Himeji • Nagasaki …und natürlich gibt es noch viele weitere Orte zu entdecken! Ich wohne heute in der Nähe von Tokio. Deshalb sind Touren in Tokio und der Umgebung für mich besonders gut machbar. Eine Reise macht das Leben bunt! Lassen Sie Ihren Alltagsstress hinter sich und genießen Sie entspannte Momente, neue Entdeckungen und interessante Begegnungen – vielleicht sogar den einen oder anderen kleinen Kulturschock. Ich freue mich sehr darauf, Sie auf Ihrer Reise durch Japan zu begleiten! Bis bald in Japan!
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