MY Travel Consulting Inc. provides unforgettable travel experiences in Japan for travelers from all over the world.
We arrange professional guides with qualification of “National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter”.
“National Licensed Guide Interpreters” are described in the Licensed Guide Interpreters Act as “those who receive compensation, and provide interpreted guidance (the act of accompanying foreign nationals and providing travel-related guidance in a foreign language)”. National Licensed Guide Interpreters are those who has passed the national exam, have advanced foreign language skills, high-level knowledge related to tourism such as history, geography and culture throughout Japan, and who are registered by the prefecture. (https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/en/shisaku/kokusai/tsuyaku.html)
We customize your travel plans exclusively for you. Please let us know your interests and needs.
Our goal as a travel agency established by a professional guide is that to assist you to create a trip full of unforgettable memories and discover the beauty of Japan. A family trip, a romantic honeymoon, sightseeing, food tour, or any other journey…
We would be honored if we could help you have a wonderful, once in a lifetime experience during your stay in Japan! We are looking forward to hearing from you!
☆Our members☆
Maria
【 English, Español 】
I originally from Tokyo, but I have lived in Hokkaido for more than 20 years.
Hokkaido and Tohoku Region (northern part of main island) are my current “home ground” as a tour guide.
I am especially interested in nature (animals, beautiful scenery, outdoor activities etc.), culture, food and so on. I’d like to help you enjoy these things in Japan.
I’m looking forward to meeting you！
Originalmente soy de Tokio, pero he vivido en Hokkaido por más de 20 años.
Establezco mi sede como guía en Hokkaido y Tohoku (el norte de la isla de Honshu).
Me interesan naturaleza (como animales, paisaje hermoso y actividades al aire libre), cultura, comida etc. Me gustaría ayudarles a disfrutar esas cosas en Japón.
Espero que podamos vernos pronto.
Silvy
【 English 】
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Japan!
Thank you for viewing my profile.
I am Silvy, English guide interpreter. I was born in Tokyo and grew up in Yokohama(beautiful city), studied in CA in the US for BA and finished
MA in Bangkok in Thailand. I speak English, Thai and a little Spanish. Love reading, movies, cultural activities(tea ceremony, Kabuki, Bunraku)
as well as physical activities. Myself love to travel so I would be accomodate your desire for the trip. I am flexible and cheerful person.
Let me escort your precious time in Japan!
All the best wishes,
Silvy
Aki
【 English 】
Hi, everyone! Welcome to Japan! Nice meeting you!
I am Aki, a Japan National Government Licensed Tour Guide. I was born and raised in Kyoto and now live between Kyoto and Osaka.
I am happy and excited to be your guide in Japan. I always do my best so that my guests can enjoy their trip. I’d like to help make your visit one of your most wonderful memories in Japan.
Japan is a beautiful country with unique history, culture, tradition and delicious foods. I want to share them with you and I am VERY happy working as a tour guide.
I look forward to meeting you!!
Akihiro
【 English, Chinese 】
I had been working for a Japan-based multi-national company for nearly 3 decades as a chief of foreign trade, with business partners and friends all over the world. Then I established my own office majoring in tourism (using the certificate of “National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter”) and a private guest house. Having been living in Osaka for nearly 30 years, I am very familiar with almost all the scenic spots in Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe & Himeji). Besides, I am a national government licensed real estate transaction specialist, that’s why I have a second house near Himeji (where you can visit the most beautiful castle in Japan, as well as the first World Cultural Heritage of Japan).
I never feel exhausted when showing my guests around the attractive spots near the area of my house, treating all the guests as just my family members, chatting and drinking or eating a lot with them.
By the way, I ever lived in Kanazawa for 3 years, as a post graduate student in Kanazawa University. So, I am also a competent guide for sightseeing in small and medium-sized cities along the Sea of Japan i.e. Kanazawa, Toyama & Fukui, etc.
You will surely meet with an unforgettable chat partner if you are interested in international politics (my college major), business management (my Master’s degree), foreign affairs, history, geography, sub-culture, gourmet (as I like cooking.), during your stay here in Kansai, Japan.
我在入籍日本前姓刘，32年前在上海工作时人称”大刘”。日本姓＂晴川＂取自崔颢 的《黄鹤楼》、因为我17岁以前生活在湖北。
大学本科（国际政治专业）是在上海杨浦区邯郸路上的、硕士（经营学）是在日本国立金泽大学读的。
在一家日本制造企业（在全世界主要国家、除中国以外、都有分厂）负责贸易部门有4分之1世纪后、我开设了自己的办公室、主业旅游（导游+民宿）和房地产中介。
我在大阪生活了近30年、关西地区各大名胜古迹当然是熟之又熟、且经常带外国同事或亲朋好友或客人去小众景点。
家里有台老爷车、阿尔法、7人座、若您乐意、我可以载您去任何地方。
您若也很健谈、有我陪同的话、天南海北・古今中外地、旅程中您一定不会感到冷清。
期盼有机会与您幸会！
SHOKO
【 English 】
I am National Licenced English Speaking Guide based in Tokyo, anad it covers Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Nikko.
I was born and raised in Sapporo city in Hokkaido, a big northen island of Japan.
I provide long tours througout the nation from Tokyo to Kansai area as well as Hokuriku, also cruise port guides across the nations, such as Tohoku region, Nagoya city, Shikoku island, and of course Hokkaido.
Since it covers major tourist attractions I talk about your previous and next tourist information you visit.
I love fashion and classical ballet. Uniqlo is my best favorite fashion brand. I take ballet lessons 2-3 days a week for about 20 years. I would be happy to be able to talk about fashion and ballet with my guests.
I am very looking forward to seeing you soon.
Yoshio
【 English 】
Hello, I am Yoshio. I am a licensed English tour guide.
My home and upbringing were in Ishikawa prefecture. I am currently living in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo.
I have been involved in international exchange-related work at a private university for 38 years.
It is important for people all over the world to respect and understand each other’s cultures.
My interests are traveling, art, food, culture, lifestyle and education. I am very cheerful, sociable,
open-minded, and positive person. I have a MA in education from the University of Tokyo.
My intention is to make your tour happy and enjoyable through my knowledge about Japanese culture,
society, history and so on.
I am looking forward to seeing you very soon.
Yoshio
Kanako
【 English 】
Hello
I’m Kanako, a government licensed guide interpreter based in Kagoshima, Kyushu. Kagoshima is a bit way off the major tourist destinations but all the more you should explore it. Kagoshima is abundant in unique nature, history and the good people. As a native Kagoshiman who have lived most of my life here, I’d like to share with you hidden gems where every-day Japan or people are lying.
As well as a guide, I have a teaching background, loving nature, food, travelling, and always looking forward to seeing you all!
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!
Taku-san was our guide for a one-day tour of Tokyo, and it was fantastic! We saw the Shibuya crossing, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Shrine, the gardens of the Imperial Palace, and the Senso JI Temple. At each place, Taku provided additional information and stories that enriched our experience, and he made sure we got great photos. Along the way, he found us a perfect place for a sushi lunch, and a wonderful Japanese dinner at the end. He even helped us find one of the oldest fan shops in Tokyo to bring home a lovely work of art. His ability to translate was especially helpful there. In addition, he organized all the entry tickets we needed, along with our train and subway tickets. Getting from place to place was easy and unstressfull. It was a perfect day!
Martha and Mark T
Orford, NH USA
Hiro-san
【 English 】
Hi, I am Hiro, a licensed National English-speaking guide.
I was born and brought up in Sapporo. I have been an official interpreter of Sapporo Asian Winter Games in 2017.
I have hosted six high school students from abroad in my house for a few months each, showing many sightseeing spots in Sapporo and Hokkaido, introducing local foods, Japanese rules and manners, culture and history.
I like sea fishing. So I am very familiar with many kinds of sea food in Hokkaido, how to cook them and of course how to enjoy eating them.
I have participated in marathon races many times. So I am good at and enjoy walking around in Sapporo, Otaru and other cities in Hokkaido.
I also worked as a medical English interpreter for foreign residents in Sapporo.
I am sure you will have a wonderful memory of your tour in Japan.