Tour guide in Tokyo Sumiko T.
Tokyo, Japan
English, Japanese
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6.0
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I'm Sumiko T., your private tour guide in Tokyo
Guide #36197
I welcome you to Japan! Thank you for coming to my page. I'm Sumiko who would like to your Private Guide in Japan! I was born and brought up in Yamanashi -next to Tokyo, having viewed Mt. Fuji every day until the age of 18 and moved to Tokyo for the study in college. After I worked at the central bank of Japan for about ten years, I moved to Pittsburgh, USA from 1998 to 2000 because of my husband's work. During that period, I attended the English classes for English learners at the University of Pittsburgh or a community college, also had a son (he used to tell the difference between "L" and "R" sound when in the USA, not anymore. ) I have also a daughter who was born in Japan! Currently, I also tutor English for kids at a private school twice a week which starts after regular schools. So children are also welcome! I have guided many foreign tourists for the past several years. I had been a volunteer guide since 2011 and got the national license of the certified guide in 2016. So I am quite familiar with touristy places as well as some areas only locals know. Through my study or experiences as a tour guide, I rediscovered how Japan is traditional and new, complicated and simplified, friendly and modest. I hope to help you in understanding this interesting country with utmost "OMOTENASHI" or Japanese way of hospitality. To take your own tour with me, please contact me first. We will correspond and work out the very best tour for you! - National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English) - Certified Domestic Itinerary Control Manager - A member of the Institute for Japanese Culture Experience and Education (IJCEE) - Trained by and a member of the Japan Federation of Certified Guides (JFG) - Japanese Calligraphy grade 3 (dan) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Traveller reviews
- Mary J.United States16 hours ago
We had Sumiko as a guide for two days. Both were excellent tours. Here's the summary: Sumiko is a fantastic guide. We highly recommend her! During the two days that we spent with Sumiko she included the iconic sights of Tokyo but also arranged a personalized tea ceremony and a very special luncheon. She helped us with shopping for several special souvenir items, and was...
Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.
November 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending those two days with you. I’m especially happy to hear that you enjoyed spending time with me. That means a lot to me! I also had such a lovely time sharing Tokyo with you, from the tea ceremony and special (!!) lunch to shopping for your souvenirs. I sincerely hope you’ll come back to Japan...
- Mary J.United States18 hours ago
Sumiko was a fantastic guide. We highly recommend her! During the two days that we spent with Sumiko she included the iconic sights of Tokyo but also arranged a personalized tea ceremony and a very special luncheon. She helped us with shopping for several special souvenir items, and was even able to locate an item that we hadn't found during our previous weeks in Japan....
Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.
November 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending those two days with you. I’m especially happy to hear that you enjoyed spending time with me. That means a lot to me! I also had such a lovely time sharing Tokyo with you, from the tea ceremony and special (!) lunch to shopping for your souvenirs. I sincerely hope you’ll come back to Japan...
- Joy G.United States1 week ago
Sumiko was a partner in developing a custom Feeding the Soul Day for me. She navigated the taxis and destinations and took good care of me. Sumiko listens and let's us pivot when needed. Thank You, Sumiko for a meaningful memory and your great company. I definitely will remember you. Maybe Fukuoka next!
Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.
November 2026I had such a fun day, too Also thank you so much for choosing me! It was a pleasure spending such a meaningful day with you. And yes, hopefully next time in Fukuoka! 😊
- Mary H.United States3 weeks ago
Sumiko T. Is an exceptional guide. We went on 4 tours with her. The tours were well paced. She listened to our requests and planned each tour to match our interests. Her clear descriptions made history come alive. We will recommend her to family and friends.
