Harry

【 English 】

I’m Harry. This nickname comes from Harry Bosch, a character in American detective novels. I like watching films, listening to music and reading books, especially detective stories.

I love meeting people from different countries and would like to help them understand Japanese culture and history.

I was born and raised in Osaka and have lived in Tokyo for over 35 years. I am very happy to welcome tourists from all over the world. I will do my best to make your days wonderful. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Kyoko

【 English 】

Hello, I am Kyoko, a national licensed tour guide.

I was born and raised in Kobe, then moved to Tokyo 20 years ago.

I like Japanese pottery and calligraphy.

I am here to welcome you as ｍｙ friend, and to help you understand our unique culture and history more and better.

I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

Emi

【 English 】

Hello! I am an experienced tour guide with over 17 years of experience. I offer various tours in Kagawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. I have guided customers from all over the world. Some of them have become long-time friends and still keep in touch. Many clients introduce me to their friends. I worked at a Tourist Information Center and a travel company for over 10 years. I am married and the mother of an 11-year-old child. I used to work as a tour guide for Japanese tourists in Australia. During my tours, I prioritize making you feel relaxed and avoid rushing you like big coach tours. Please take your time. If you find a shop during the tour that you want to visit, that’s definitely fine!

My hobbies and interests include visiting gardens and art, hopping into super onsen hot springs, dining out, enjoying sake and beers at Izakaya Japanese pubs with friends, singing karaoke, practicing yoga, meditation, mindfulness, exploring Chinese medical cuisine, and cooking, especially sweets like Japanese traditional sweets (I also offer Japanese traditional sweets-making classes!). I am also studying new languages (Chinese, French, and programming). By the way, this website was created by me from scratch.

I enjoy watching NETFLIX anime. My recent favorites are “Mashle,” “Haikyu!!,” and “Demon Slayer.” “Ghost in the Shell” and Hayao Miyazaki’s works are legendary to me. I also love reading comics (my recent favorite: “Frieren”). Reading books, playing the piano, and listening to music ranging from Japanese pop (like YOASOBI) to Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and jazz are some of my other interests. TV series like “Sherlock” (BBC) and “Grey’s Anatomy” are also among my favorites.

Talking with new people is my calling, which is why being a tour guide for international tourists feels like the perfect fit for me! I hope to continue providing wonderful tours that bring joy to travelers. 

Yoshi

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Hi! I’m Yoshi.
I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
Since I was born in Tokyo, near Asakusa, the famous tourist spot, and I now live in Yokohama, I am very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of Tokyo and Kanagawa area.
I used to live in California in the states, as a graduate student at UCLA and Stanford University, so I speak natural American English.
I used be a CEO of an internet company, dealing business with many foreign companies of the US, European countries and Asian countries. Therefore, I know your culture!
I can explain Japanese culture, by comparing them with yours.
Of course, I can guide you to the popular spots, like Asakusa, the Imperial palace, Meiji shrine, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. But also I can take you to some secret places, which nobody knows, like a hidden temple in a dungeon.
Interested?
I am looking forward to arranging a memorable trip with you!
See you soon!

Yuko S.　

【 English 】

Hello!
I am Yuko and I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
I have been guiding guests since 2014.
I was born and raised in Sapporo and still live in Sapporo, so that I am a pure “Dosanko,” a native of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is a newly developed region compared to Kyoto or Mainland Honsyu, and many locals, except Ainu indigenous people, were descendants from mainland Honsyu after samurai world ended in 1869.
Hokkaido is a large island and I would love to show many aspects of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is a treasure trove of tourist attractions, such as locally grown food(s), dynamic nature and more.
Let me help you discover your own Japan and Hokkaido and create memories you will never forget!
I can be very flexible to meet your requests.
I am looking forward to welcoming you!

Maki　

【 English, French 】

Hello I am Maki. I am a national licensed tour guide.
I live in Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture.
I have visited many foreign countries and people there warmly welcomed me, so it would be my pleasure to welcome foreign visitors.
As a mother of two children, I would be glad to welcome families with young children as well.
I’d love to make your trip meaningful and unforgettable. Please feel free to contact with me anytime.   
I’m looking forward to meeting you in this wonderful country of Japan!

Bonjour, je m’appelle Maki. Je suis guide touristique national agréé.
J’habite à Nagoya, dans la préfecture d’Aichi.
J’ai visité de nombreux pays étrangers et les gens m’y ont chaleureusement accueillie. Je serais donc ravie d’accueillir des visiteurs étrangers.
En tant que mère de deux enfants, je serais heureuse d’accueillir également des familles avec de jeunes enfants.
Je ferai tout mon possible pour rendre votre voyage significatif et inoubliable. N’hésitez pas à me contacter à tout moment.
J’ai hâte de vous rencontrer dans ce merveilleux pays qu’est le Japon!

Yuko

【 English 】

I am an English speaking tour guide based in Kansai area, including Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Himeji. 　
I was born in Kobe and raised in a small town near Kobe where I live now. I have worked for a TV station in Kyoto as a reporter. So, I am so familiar with lots of attractive spots loved by locals as well as well-known sightseeing spots in Kansai area.

I especially love showing my guests around Japanese castles such as Osaka castle, Himeji castle, a well-known world heritage site in Japan, Japanese Sake breweries, Japanese gardens, traditional temples and shrines.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon!

Kaori

【 English 】

Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I’m Kaori. I’ve lived in Tokyo for more than 20
years since I got married with a freelance photographer who lives here.
I’m originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest
mountain in Japan! So, trip to Mt.Fuji from Tokyo has been one of my
favorite tours as a national licensed tour guide.

I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in
Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One
year respectively.

I love travel both international and domestic. That’s why I love helping
individual travelers rather than normal package tours, cause I myself
love travel freely.

I’m light-hearted, (but organized pretty well), accommodating, very easy
to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers.

I can’t wait to see you soon!

Tatsu

【 English 】

Hello, I am Tatsu. I am a Government-Licensed English tour guide-interpreter.

I was born and raised in Tokyo and lived in Hiroshima for 5 years and also lived in New York for 5 years.                                                               

My wife and I have been married for almost 40 years and we have three sons.

In 1976, I sailed from Tokyo to New York to participate in the Bicentennial ceremony.                                                          

When I was in New York with my family, our two sons went to a public school. They were helped by local people very much. And now it’s my turn to help you.

I am a Certified Buddhist English Guide. So, I can guide you to a temple with some explanation about Buddhism.                                                                    

If you have someone who can tell you about the place you visit and the story behind it, the tour may become more enjoyable. I would very much like to be this someone to you.                                              

Thank you. And I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

Hee-chan

【 English 】

Hello, I am Hee-chan. I am a Government-Licensed English tour guide.

I was born and raised in Hokkaido, in northern Japan. Since getting married, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 30 years.  

I like to try new things and meet new people. I used to host international students on short-term visits.

I love traveling, cooking, Japanese calligraphy, and the Japanese martial art, Aikido. It keeps me in good shape.

I am looking forward to meeting you soon. Thank you.

Tatuo

【 English 】

Welcome to Japan.

Hello, I’m Tatuo. I would like to introduce a lot of sightseeing spots in Japan.

I especially recommend you enjoy Japanese pop culture such like anime, manga and maid cafe.

Additionally Mt. Fuji and Mt. Hakone are perfect to feel the breath of Japanese archipelago.

Since I have been living in Yokohama city, which is about 20km south of Tokyo, I’m a specialist with Yokohama.

Let’s go to wonderful tour of these places with me.

Taku

【 English 】

Hello! I’m TAKU.
Don’t worry I’m NOT TAX!

With an extensive knowledge of history and love for this amazing city, I am dedicated to giving unforgettable experiences that reveal the essence of Tokyo and surrounding area. Tokyo offers such a variety of attractions and beautiful places such as historical and cultural places, parks, museums and modern buildings & towers.

I have deep knowledge to guide from the historical point of view, Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, off-the-beaten-tracks and many other spots in Tokyo. In addition, I have specialized skills to explain Sumo, viewing tournaments or stable practice tour because I have been a fan of Sumo more than 50 years.

Beyond my tour guiding expertise, I hold a master’s degree in Medical administration and financial planning, and I had worked for health insurance societies and pension fund, I can explain Japanese Social Security system while my guiding.

Tokyo has convenient public transportation system, but it is still difficult for visitors to use without any difficulties because of using Japanese signs. That is when you need a guide, too.

See you soon!