Comfortable
and
worry-free trips
with
a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter!
Enjoy customized private tours!
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It has unique culture mainly
originated in Samurai worrier society dating back to the 17-19th Century, while modern Tokyo has been leading "Cool Japan" represented by Anime, Game and J-Pop. Japanese tradition has been respected by the young and the old and it has still been evolving. What draws you to Japan? Customized tours enable you to easily and comfortably reach your dream destinations and popular tourist spots.
about the guide
Appreciated Bunraku, Japanese traditional Mopet performance.
The guide's profile
I have visited many cities in the world since I left to learn English in Australia in my teens. I was fortunate to stay with host families that were nice, kind, generous, thoughtful and warm to me while staying with them. I have not forgotten their hospitality. Unfortunately, I was unable to repay them for their kindness at the time, and so after returning to Japan. I decided to start guiding people from overseas out of gratitude for my host families and the others who had cared for me. My goal is that when you take a tour with me, you will feel the same as you would spending time with a good friend or family member.
My experience working for a European airline company for seven years gave me many opportunities to see more countries and learn about their topography, history and culture. At that time, I felt that I could have learned a lot more if I had had local friends to guide me. This experience inspired me to learn more about my own country and I acquired a national guide-interpreter certificate in 2016. Since then, I have conducted more than 600 private tours showing 3,000 or more guests around in Tokyo. I believe you will enjoy worry-free and comfortable explorations while getting to know Tokyo with me.
Worked as an interpreter at Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
I'd like to be as much a friend as a guide!
Since I acquired a national guide-interpreter certificate in 2016, I have conducted more than 600 private tours, showing 3,000 or more guests around in and outside Tokyo. I have been most grateful to hear positive feedback from my guests who have enjoyed my tours and company. Many clients have been referring their families and friends who plan to visit Japan to me. Thanks to their word-of-mouth recommendation, my tour guiding business has expanded. Now, I am so happy to have many clients from US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, Columbia, Mexico and more. Please enjoy this website to get great vibes from Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my services.
Recent feedback mail from my guests
I am deeply appreciative of the emails I've received from many of my guests, who have offered compliments on my guidance. Below is a recent one of those messages.
ENJOY CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOURS!
Tours are customized for you focusing on not only must-sees but also your interests and preferences. You start a comfortable and worry-free trip with a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
You enjoy hanging around, having local food, experiencing the latest trends, immersing yourself in Tokyo as the local do. My tour is a great start for you to go exploring more deeply in Japan on your own.
The most popular tourist spot, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo
<HOW TO CUSTOMIZE TOURS>
My services are to design and conduct tours in English to meet your requests and realize your wishes during your stay in Japan. That has already started prior to your arrival in Tokyo! It is my goal and pleasure to help you plan a worry-free trip and I conduct memorable tours by researching and providing suggestions and tips for you.
Right after a booking is confirmed, "Tokyo must-sees" information and travel tips in Japan are sent to you. Please list up your desired destinations. A customized plan is shown to you according to your picks. With your approval, I finalize an itinerary for your tour.
Imperial Palace Plaza
Tokyo has unique culture mainly created by Samurai worriers with simplicity and austerity and vigorous merchants with great wealth. "Shogun", the military and political ruler acquired great political power in the 12th Century over emperors and the aristocracy who had ruled the country for 1000 years. The most notable is Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu as he and his descendants ruled for 260 years residing in the Edo Castle, the present Imperial Palace.
Hedgehog Cafe
Tokyo is the center of not only politics and economy but also art culture in Japan. So many museums, concert halls, traditional performance theaters, art galleries can be easily reached, while Tokyo has been developing "Subculture" that can be associated with "Otaku" or geek among fans of Anime and Game. "Kawaii" or cute fashion is a key concept. Today, cafe-culture has also been evolving in own way, which are Maid Cafes, Cat Cafes, Owls Cafe, Hedgehogs Cafe and surely more coming.
Sushi
Each shopping district has its own taste. Ginza has long-established stores, high-end boutiques, department stores and many restaurants/bars. Ginza embraces a district of art galleries as well. Youngsters and hipsters in the latest fashion hang around in Harajuku and Omotesando.
Tsukiji Outer Market provides a wide variety of Japanese food where you encounter rare fatty portion of tuna, fresh oyster, A5 rank Wagyu beef, beautiful fruits and more. Japanese traditional cuisine has been registered as a UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage.
