Tour guide in Tokyo Sumiko T.
Tokyo, Japan
English, Japanese
128
Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 28, 2019
4.0
Hours, Avg. response time
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
- Marc H.United States1 day ago
Sumiko made our two days in Tokyo the highlight of our time in Japan. We came off a cruise ship with a long wish list and very little time, and she turned it into two relaxed, perfectly paced days. Day one started at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, where she brought old Tokyo to life before we stepped out to see what remains of it. She had reserved a beautiful mini-kaiseki lunch in...
- Marc H.United States1 day ago
Sumiko made our two days in Tokyo the highlight of our time in Japan. We came off a cruise ship with a long wish list and very little time, and she turned it into two relaxed, perfectly paced days. Day one started at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, where she brought old Tokyo to life before we stepped out to see what remains of it. She had reserved a beautiful mini-kaiseki lunch in...

Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.
October 2026Thank you so much, Marc and Kathy! We exchanged many messages starting early this year as we worked together to create the best possible plan for Kathy. Back then, the trip still seemed so far away! I’m so happy that everything came together and that Kathy enjoyed the two days we planned together. Thank you again for your kind words. It was a pleasure spending time with...
- Pedro P.United States5 days ago
There were several available guides for Tokyo but we chose Sumiko-san as she offered several different tour time lengths and the option to choose the places we could visit. After answering a few questions on areas we would like to see as well as some likes/dislikes and insights we would like to experience, she crafted a well-reasoned and thorough schedule for our...

Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.
October 2026Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Tokyo with me. And you looked wonderful in your kimono! It was a pleasure spending time with you both. 😊
- Jimmy K.United States2 weeks ago
Sumiko is such an excellent tour guide! We loved her! We are a couple in our 70's from the United States. Sumiko was our guide for three days and she was so attentive to our needs whenever we needed to slow down or see something different. Her suggested itineraries covered a variety of different things to see and places to eat. She is so friendly and happy, we're very...

Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.
September 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m so happy that you trusted me to plan the days around the things you wanted to experience. I really enjoyed spending those three days with you. And thank you again for inviting me to such a lovely breakfast. It was a special time for me, too! I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and have many more wonderful experiences....







