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Satoko Kuroda

5 stars

Welcome to Japan and Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe!!

'Featured Guide' - Tourists from Poland as Two Day Kyoto and One Day Osaka Highlight Tour ---- Enjoying taking amazing memorable pictures at opening ceremony of Maiko and Geiko in Gion, Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), Arashiyama area including Tenryuji Zen temple, Bamboo forest, Kinkakuji and Kiyomizu temple/Gion area---.

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Sakoto is one of the friendliest guides we have ever met. All of travelling was very enjoyable, but I must say the best day of all was the one we spent with Sat Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Melissa T.:

Satoko is an amazing guide! We were a group of 21 and she helped us so much not only on the day she was guiding us, but other days too. For example, she helped us get tickets for a Hanshin Tigers game as well as the Kamogawa Odori. The seats were great for both events. Also, she helped us organize our entire visit to Arashiyama, reserving both lunch and dinner, and providing such clear instructions on everything. On the day she was with us, everything was beautifully thought out and done!

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98 time(s) [?]

Kyoto

Japanese

  • English: Fluent

Patrick Lovell

5 stars

Providing visitors to Japan with custom tours, including Nikko, Kamakura, Tokyo, Kyoto, complete Nakasendo, and other fantastic locations in Japan.

If you are coming to Japan, contact me for guidance for your whole time in Japan, or for a portion of your time. Either way, I look forward to showing you the best of Japan!

Thank you, Patrick

As a university student I majored in Japanese history and have lived in Japan for 39 years since graduating. During that time, I have taught Japanese history at an international school and have often led small groups on tours around Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko, Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Mendy K.:

Patrick was wonderful to work with. Good communication before the tour. Our students loved him and a wealth of knowledge. Would definitely recommend him if you are in Tokyo.

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56 time(s) [?]

Tokyo

English

Kazuyo Okudaira

5 stars

I live in Asakusa 15 minutes from Senso-ji temple, old town Tokyo.

Let's explore the unique Tokyo where the old and new, modern and traditional, conservative and progressive otaku culture coexists.

I love to show you around from Japanese gardens, museums and galleries to famous sites such as Senso-ji (very close to my house) and the Imperial Palace etc. I will ensure you get the most out of your Tokyo visit.

I can show you Tokyo's hidden treasures such as atmospheric old alleys, hidden streets, unique kawaii otaku shops, public bath houses.

Please contact me to discuss how I can Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Ellen R.:

Kazuyo is a lovely woman and made every effort to show us interesting things in Tokyo and accommodate our needs. Her English is excellent, having attended college in the states. Tokyo is difficult to navigate if you don't speak Japanese and so Kazuyo's assistance was essential in our maximizing our short stay (2 days) in the fanatstic city. Highly recommend her.

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28 time(s) [?]

Tokyo

English

Hiroe Nakayama

5 stars

Hello, everyone! My name is Hiroe. I'm a very friendly government-lisensed tour guide in Japan. Based in Osaka, I do exciting tours to major sightseeing spots not only in Osaka, but also in other parts of Kansai area (Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama and Kobe etc) as well as Hiroshima which is my hometown. Japan has a rich history with its fascinating traditional culture ranging from geisha/maiko to kabuki stage art to tea ceremony! We also boast many World Heritage sites including Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Todaiji Great Buddha Hall in Nara, along with Itsukushima Shrine Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Eytan S.:

Hiroe was excellent - she took my wife, myself and two teenage kids from NYC around Kyoto for a great day visiting shrines and temples. She is full of energy, very pleasant, gracious and knowledgeable.

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24 time(s) [?]

Osaka

Japanese

  • English: Fluent
  • German: Basic
  • Dutch: Basic

Toyoko Michino

5 stars

I can do a tour not only in OSAKA but also in KYOTO. Please find your favorite tour among a sightseeing tours section at the bottom of my profile page. I'll meet you at your hotel in Osaka or Kyoto. I can meet you at Osaka cruise ship terminal, or JR Shin-Osaka Station.

Please contact me prior to booking.

I have been a licensed tour guide since February 2010. My license is certified by the Japanese government. I have lived in Osaka since I was born. I have a lot of experience with walking tours not only in Osaka but also in Kyoto. I'm married and have two children.

I love to eat. Please le Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Ranjit C.:

We had an amazing 2 days with Toyoko in Kyoto,Osaka and Nara.She was flexible,well informed and so organised and courteous,we could not have asked for more. Our 2 days with Toyoko brought a special experience enjoying the history,culture and people of japan,we had considered cruise tours of the Crystal Symphony,but when comparing our experience to those of our friends on the cruise there was no comparison!

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22 time(s) [?]

Osaka

Japanese

Setsuko Hayashi

5 stars

Hello. I am Setsuko Hayashi.

I specialize in individual, tailor-made, private tours of Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.Although born in Tokyo, I grew up in Osaka and have lived here until now.

After graduating from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, I started to work as an English

teacher at several public junior high schools in Osaka. During my significant years of teaching,

I had various precious memories with my students and coworkers.

I have long been interested in cultural exchange and wanted to help foreign travellers to experience Japanese culture. After retiring from teaching Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Mary L. K.:

My 26-year-old son and I spent the day with Setsuko and had a wonderful time! She was knowledgeable, flexible, and made our one and only day in Osaka a very special day to remember! Highly, highly recommended!

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15 time(s) [?]

Kyoto

Japanese

Satoko Tsushima

5 stars

**Apologize. I will start my full time job in an institute as a secretary to an professor so I'm afraid to say I could not be your guide for the present.

Thank you again for your attention to my site and I hope you would have a wonderful time in Japan. **

English and French speaking licensed tour guide.

I got national certificate for English in 2009 and French in 2011. Started working as a professional guide in 2009 and went around Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Takayama, Matué, Mt. Fuji, Kawagoé, Nikko, Karuizawa with people from the U.S., Austuralia, France, Norway, China, Marroc , Bel Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Steve R.:

Satoko was amazing. Satoko gave us a great introductory tour of Tokyo, but it was clear theat she could do a much much more advanced and focused tour if appropriate. She is very well organized, knowledgeable, interesting, fun and patient. We highly recommend her services!

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10 time(s) [?]

Yokohama

Japanese

Susumu Yoshida

5 stars

1. "Treasure every encounter!" is the keyword of my tour.

2. History and Culture of Japan are exciting. 　I passed the certification exams on History and Culture of the following cities and areas. I'd be delighted to guide you.

Edo(present Tokyo), Kamakura, Nikko, Kanazawa, Nara and Kyoto.

3. Other Area of Specialty:

1)Relligion: Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity

2)Art: Image of Buddha, Japanese Traditional Pictures

3)Technology: Electronics, Robot, Automobile Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Haluk S.:

Yoshida was very punctual, knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed having him as a guide. Thank you Yoshida

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10 time(s) [?]

Tokyo

Japanese

Yasushi Watanabe

5 stars

Hi, I have just registered as a Viator guide and probably shows up at the bottom of the list but that doesn't mean I'm the least! I lived in Canada for four years. I went to college in Victoria and worked for tour companies in Victoria and Banff. I came back to Japan in 2008. Since then I’ve been working as a full time guide. So my guide career is about 7 yeasr so far. Off course, I hold national guide certificate. I do group tours and private tours in Tokyo for some tour companies and also go Mt. Fuji, Nikko and Kamakura every week. I will make your customized tour. Also I organize cycling t Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Selma T.:

Yasushi is very professional in his job and he speaks perfect English also learning Portuguese too, soon will be able to host Portuguese guests. He prepared our plan when we booked him and shred with us and fine tuned according to our requests, during our visits he provided explanations about the history as well as demography of Japan. Thanks to him we had a very nice traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

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6 time(s) [?]

Tokyo

English

Hide Kojima

5 stars

Hello. My name is Hide Kojima, an English-speaking tour guide.

I have a 6 years of professional experience and guided many tourists from all over the world.

I'd be really happy if I could help you explore your interest in Japan.

You may find interesting or maybe odd things in this country. But all the things you'll see are quite normal for us Japanese.

I would like to introduce something Japanese in which you might find interesting.

Let's get going with me! Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Joanna W.:

Hide was punctual, great conversationist and didn't mind the significantly extended hours. He was well versed with the local transport network and knew the various districts very well. Great job! I enjoyed my day's trip very very much. Thank you.

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6 time(s) [?]

Tokyo

English

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