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Tour guide in Osaka Tomoko M.
I'm Tomoko M., your private tour guide in Osaka
Guide #79630
Welcome, guests! Thank you for visiting my page from among so many others! I was born and raised in Kobe and attended college in Osaka, so I am a native Kansai local! From September 2002 to August 2003, I lived in Montreal to learn English and French, where I met many international students from different backgrounds and cultures. Since then, I have been interested in cross-cultural communications, so I started pursuing a career as a tour guide. I passed the national license exam in 2018 and began working as a guide in 2019. I usually do one-day tours for small groups in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. What I love about the guiding job is that I can meet people with different backgrounds, cultures, and points of view, and we can have memorable moments together. I am always flexible with guests' suggestions to provide the best experience possible. Tell me what interests you, and I will do my best to fulfill your wish! I have raised two children and love having tours with families. I also love Japanese anime and enjoy talking about them with guests. I have also been playing the saxophone for over 20 years, so, if you are looking for musical goods in Japan, I can help you. Looking forward to meeting you!
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6 reviews
- Morgan M.May 2026
Awesome tour! Tamoko was excellent. Took us to all the places we wanted to see before the crowds got there. Would 100% recommend!
Replied from Tomoko M.
Thank you for your review! Your decision to come to Japan right after Golden Week was great—it allowed us to enjoy sightseeing at a more leisurely pace than usual. It was an honor for me to show you around Kyoto, such a wonderful, close-knit couple, and your friends. Wishing your family continued happiness, and please come back to Japan again. I hope I can show you more...
- Fiona C.May 2026
We would thoroughly recommend Tomoko’s tour. We had limited time in Kyoto so appreciated the early start. We could enjoy Fukushima Inari without the crowds. The tour was well paced, with variety. Tomoko was an excellent guide - interesting and happy to tailor the trip to our interests. A big thank you for the many photos she took. We have already recommended Tomoko as a...
Replied from Tomoko M.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We were blessed with great weather, making for a truly pleasant early morning tour. It was an honor to be a part of your memories of Japan. I am also grateful that you recommended me to your friends. Please do come back and visit us again during the fall foliage season!
- Teresa B.April 2026
Tomoko was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable on everything we saw and visited. She had the tour planned in advance including every subway, train and bus transfer and made it so easy for us to focus on our surroundings and not the logistics. We also enjoyed getting to know her and her background, she is extremely likable and a truly nice person. We highly ...
Replied from Tomoko M.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I had a great time with you. Thank you for respecting our culture and history. I hope I will be as active as you after my children grow up! I wish you a pleasant rest of your stay in Japan!
- John E.April 2026
Our day trip to Nara with Tomoko was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. She made navigating from Osaka to Nara completely seamless, handling all the logistics so we could simply enjoy the experience. Once there, she guided us through the traditional town and shops, sharing rich insights into the history of the city and how locals have lived over time. We...
Replied from Tomoko M.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We had such a great time exploring Nara under clear skies! The deer in Nara were a bit push and a little scary, but your son did a great job feeding them crackers, so we were able to take some great photos! I was also very happy to see that you enjoyed Kakinoha-zushi, Nara's specialty, and were interested in traditional sweets...