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Tour guide in Tokyo Hiro S.
I'm Hiro S., your private tour guide in Tokyo
Guide #14527
Welcome to Japan! I'm HIRO, a Certified National Guide Interpreter of English. I'm pretty sure that I can help you enjoy this country full of wonder because I am a big global traveler and know how to enjoy this amazing country of Japan. With my plenty of travel experiences as well as knowledge / affection in Japanese culture / history, I always do my best to ensure your satisfaction in every second of 'your' Japan. I've been living in greater Tokyo for nearly five decades and Osaka / other cities for some years. I also frequently travel to Kyoto, my most favorite city in the world. Therefore, I'm confident in helping you enjoy throughout greater Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. If I may describe myself, I love to travel, read, play tennis, and have just started surfing in Bali ! I now live in central Tokyo with my wife and adult children. I really look forward to assisting all of you enjoy my beautiful country of JAPAN. See you all very soon!! Hiro Certified National Guide Interpreter (English) I'm not a driver but can accompany you in your vehicle.
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Kamakura
Yokohama
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Traveller reviews for this guide
275 reviews
- Philip A.June 2026
Absolutely worth the cost. Hiro was professional, flexible, informative and responsive. His tour was a great way to start off our Japan travels. He met us close to where we were staying and adjusted the agenda to what we requested. He is a Japanese instructor and has excellent English. We were able to get some language lessons and get a glimpse into the Japanese...
Replied from Hiro S.
Thank you very much for the tour, Phil. I'm so happy to learn that you've enjoyed the tour. Your kind and clear prior advice on what you wanted on the tour was extremely helpful in our planning the itinerary. I've enjoyed the tour a lot as well, and was pretty amazed by your rich Japanese vocabulary! Please convey my best regards to your beautiful family. Thanks again....
- Anuj T.May 2026
Hiro was excellent and very flexible on my interests in the Japanese language, Kanji, and culture. He tailor made his tour to fit these and also was flexibly enough to pick me up from my hotel. Great experience and I look forward to the next one.
Replied from Hiro S.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Anuj-san. Likewise, I've really enjoyed speaking with you in English and Japanese and finding very fresh aspects of Tokyo towns and streets thanks to your perspectives and insights. I hope to see you and enjoy Japan together in the not too far future at a tourbylocals tour and hear your further improved Japanese. Thanks again,...
- John R.April 2026
My wife and I did a half day tour with Hiro on our first full day in Tokyo. It was a perfect introduction to the city. His knowledge of Japanese history and culture was impressive, and he is a fun guy to talk with. I am amazed at what we learned, and how much territory we covered during our tour. Hiro gave us some great tips and suggestions for things to do while in...
Replied from Hiro S.
Thank you so much for everything, John. You two are the experts of Tokyo now.
- Bergita B.March 2026