Yoshio M.

5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
 

Available Areas

Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama, Tokyo, Yamanashi, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama (Living), Mount Fuji

 

Languages

English

 

Response Time

0 days on average

 

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About Tour Guide Yoshio M.

Hi! I’m Yoshi.

I’m a pure, but a little bit an international, Japanese, living in Yokohama for about half a century. In addition, I used to live in Malaysia for 2 years, U.S.A. for 8 years and Canada for 3 years. I had long been involved in the international trade of U.S., Canadian, Australian and European grains for 40 years, during which I visited more than 40 countries including most of East Asian and South East Asian countries and most of Western European countries.

Now I’m a national certified guide-interpreter, working here for the past couple of years.

Believe! There is much more vast range of tourist spots and attractions throughout the year in Japan, even in Tokyo and its neighboring area, than “Green Michelin” and “Lonely Planet” offer to the world. Oops! You will surely encounter a new electricity here and there, day and night!

It’s really great to be welcoming here those who;

- Like to visit famous historic and cultural sites, shrines and temples in Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko and other local areas,

- Love to bask in the natural beauty of Hakone, Mount Fuji and their vicinity,

- Have a keen interest in time-honored, culture-rich local cities like Kanazawa, Takayama, Matsumoto, Nagano and unique rural areas like Shirakawa-go and so many others,

- Are fascinated in Japanese art and paintings, both traditional and contemporary, including “Ukiyo-e”, wood block printings,

- Are aggressive enough to stroll in the sky by a gondola over an active volcano and sulfurous gush! Oh dear!

- Are passionate enough to directly touch the atmosphere of live, sometimes violent, “Matsuri”, traditional festivals in downtown,

- Wish to experience Japanese traditional, elaborate craftwork, handed down for centuries,

- Are enthusiastic about Japanese various pop culture and unique attractions,

- Like, or need, to escape from your everyday stress or boredom anyway!

Seeing is believing. Sightseeing is feeling through your own five senses! See Naples and Come on in Japan any time! I’m ready here whenever you are.


Important

Please kindly note the followings:

1. I'm available to contact every day and will reply to you within 24 hours when a day remains peaceful.

2. Charges for transportation and lunch of you and a guide during guiding will be paid by you.

3. If you want me to meet you at Narita Airport, It costs 8,000 yen. Meeting inside Tokyo 23 words is free.

Meeting outside of the area costs extra.


Reviews

Juan carlos J.

5 / 5
May 31, 2023

Great tour guide

Yoshi is a kind and dedicated guide

Yoshio M.

Many thanks for your heartful comment. I really enjoyed with you today. Looking forward to seeing you again, here or there.

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Carolyn C.

5 / 5
Apr 6, 2023

First Time Visitors to Tokyo

What a wonderful day with Yoshio in Tokyo! Yoshio is incredibly knowledgeable, very flexible and focused on ensuring we enjoyed the experience. Yoshio was particularly kind and patient with my 11 year old son. I look forward to seeing Yoshio again on future trips to Tokyo and definitely recommend him to any first time visitors.

Yoshio M.

I sincerely appreciate your heartful message. One day I spent with you and your sun was really nice and very much memorable. I'm more than happy, as a tour guide, if you and your sun enjoyed a short tour with me in Tokyo. Please further enjoy your stay and tour in Japan. Best regards, Yoshi Muramatsu

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Pierre S.

5 / 5
Nov 7, 2019

We spent 4 days with Yoshio visiting Kamakura and Nikko and exploring Tokyo more esoteric shopping areas.

Yoshio has been a perfect organizer of tailor-made visits to our areas of interest. While this was my 4th visit to Japan, he was able to provide a number of new insights and experiences.

Yoshio M.

Dear Pierre and Cathy, Many thanks for your hearty comment. I really enjoyed very precious time with you here and there. I have much more places and events to take you to in different seasons. Nothing remains unchanged. See Naples, and see another Naples! Take care. It's nice to drive slowly sometimes. See you soon again here.

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Dane D.

5 / 5
Aug 25, 2019

Knowledgeable and Enjoyable Tour Guide

Yoshio is extremely knowledgeable about Japanese culture. He is also experienced living and traveling internationally, which means he is able to relate and explain Japanese culture to foreigners. His English skills are very good. I would highly recommend Yoshio after spending the day with him.

Yoshio M.

Dear Dane, I deeply appreciated your warm message. I really enjoyed pleasant time with you and your family during the excursion to Ishioka. I have many other places and events I like to have you experience throughout Japan, even in Tokyo area and its vicinity. I'm looking forward to meeting you again. Wish you and your family to find and enjoy continuously more wider range of Japanese foods. Take care and see you soon. Beast regards, Yoshio Muramatsu