Tour guide in Tokyo Masaharu N.

Tokyo, Japan

English, Japanese

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Since Sep 7, 2017

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I'm Masaharu N., your private tour guide in Tokyo

Guide #18894

4.9 (436)

Hello, I am Masaharu, the national licensed English speaking tour guide. I was born and brought up in the suburb of Tokyo. After graduating from the university, I worked for a Japanese global logistics company where I had wonderful chances to stay overseas as an expatriate. I have stayed in London three times over fourteen years in total. A long time stay in London enabled me to interact with lots of people from diverse backgrounds and it highly broadened my horizons. Fortunately enough, I have so far visited 38 countries. The invaluable experience helped me deepen my view on a cross cultural comparison between Japan and overseas. Therefore, I am pleased to help you enjoy your stay in Tokyo as my return of the experience I was blessed with. Now, it is my utmost pleasure sharing your precious time with me and satisfying your interest to the best of my ability. How wonderful it is to see you excited! I love playing tennis, piano and travelling around Japan. It is my unforgettable memory that I spent much time waiting in a long queue to get a ticket for Wimbledon tennis tournament games over twenty times during my stay in London. As for travelling, I like visiting historical places and natural hot spring sites where I feel relaxed and also love to taste fabulous local specialty. I have a eighteen year old black & white cat named Jelly who was born and brought up in London. I brought him back to Japan. He took such a long journey with me all the way from London to Japan. He takes great delight in Japanese cuisine such as fresh tuna. Japan is a the pet friendly country. So, you can find plenty of pet cafes in the center of Tokyo like cat cafe, owl cafe, etc. Let's enjoy my tour together, featuring authentic Japanese history, interesting mixture of old and modern culture, natural beauty, unique coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism religion, and seasonal delicacy of Japanese cuisine. I am pleased to customize my tour flexibly according to your interest and request. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city, I will be delighted to take you to off the beaten track places where you can feel utmost comfortable and relaxed. Should you have any inquiries about my tours, please feel free to ask me. I would love to see you soon! National Licenced Tour Guide-Interpreter (English) : Certificate No. EN00790 Itinerary Administration Manager Certificate I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle. I also can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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  • Gretchen G.
    May 2026

    We heard about Masaharu from friends who had taken his tour and we agreed with their high praises. Masa’s tour was our first activity in Japan. As novices we needed some practical support in navigating the train and subway systems and we gained confidence. Masa took us to Asakusa where we formed a good understanding of the role of and difference between Shintoism and...

    Replied from Masaharu N.

    I am grateful for your heartwarming words. It was my great pleasure sharing such a lovely time with both of you around Tokyo. I also enjoyed learning a lot about your lifestyle in Berkeley and fruitful talks on cross-border topics. I look forward to seeing you again. Wishing you great health and all the best!

  • Donna G.
    May 2026

    Highly recommend. Excellent guide, fabulous day!

    Replied from Masaharu N.

    Thank you for your wonderful review. I had much pleasure guiding you around the must-see spots in Tokyo and having lots of fruitful talks on cross-border topics ranging from social issues/politics to MLB baseball, etc. Thanks again.

  • Donna G.
    May 2026

    What a great guide! We spent two days with Masaharu in Tokyo. He anticipated our needs, accommodated our requests, and took us to two excellent places for lunches. Although, not on the usual itinerary, on the second day, Masaharu suggested we attend a major festival taking place in a suburban area of Tokyo, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend...

    Replied from Masaharu N.

    I am grateful for your warm words and nice review. It was great pleasure sharing such a lovely time with both of you over two days, especially helping you highly enjoy Asakusa festival, the biggest festival in Tokyo. I also enjoyed learning a lot about your lifestyle in State of Washington. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Wishing you both great...

  • Sheri R.
    May 2026

    We spent a wonderful 3 days with Masaharu. His communication before the tours was outstanding to make sure that he was meeting our needs. The three days were exceptionally well organized. We learned so much from Masaharu not only about Tokyo and its history, but also about the culture. He was able to pivot quickly when we were particularly interested in a certain location...

    Replied from Masaharu N.

    I am grateful for your nice review and heartwarming words. It was my great pleasure sharing such a lovely time over three days with your wonderful family around Tokyo. I also enjoyed learning a lot about your lifestyle in Dallas and talking about interesting cross-border topics. Thank you again. Wishing you all the best!