Tour guide in Tokyo Sumiko T.

Tokyo, Japan

English, Japanese

Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 28, 2019

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I'm Sumiko T., your private tour guide in Tokyo

Guide #36197

5.0 (74)

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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74 reviews

  • Sherry F.United States
    2 days ago

    Our tour was the best experience of Japan! We presented Sumiko a challenge requesting an itinerary that was very diverse. We wanted to see temples and shrines, shop for unusual local items such as a floor seat, shop for anime collectibles that were not available in regular stores as they were retired years ago, and see all of the nature Japan is noted for while...

    Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.

    July 2026

    Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review! I had so much fun planning g a day that matched your family's unique (!) interests, and I am delighted that you enjoyed exploring places that are loved by local people. one of my favorite moments was seeing all of your chatting and connecting with the local community. it made me so happy to be a bridge...

  • Jeff D.United States
    1 week ago

    Sunil worked with us on an ideal agenda to give us plenty of time to walk and ask her questions. Fantastic

    Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.

    July 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind review! I really enjoyed our tour—it felt like a fun "100-question challenge," and I loved every minute of it. 😊 I hope you have a fantastic time fishing, too. Sumiko

  • Gary L.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Sumiko lead a wonderful tour that included a short tea ceremony that included antique tea bowls (400 year old!), a walkthrough of the Tsukiji market area, and the Tokyo National Museum. She explained the Tokyo subway system in a way that made sense, to boot. She's a great communicator with solid English. Highly recommended!

    Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.

    July 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure spending the day with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tea ceremony, Tsukiji, and the museum. Wishing you all the best, and I hope to meet your wife someday!

  • Hilary H.United States
    May 2026

    Sumiko was an absolutely outstanding guide for my husband and I! She was welcoming, very positive and fun. We loved the way Sumiko shared background information about each site we visited. She clearly is quite knowledgeable about Tokyo and Japanese history and culture. Sumiko was a perfect match for us. We actually were so lucky to have her for two tours in Tokyo’

    Replied from the guide, Sumiko T.

    May 2026

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Your kind words mean a lot to me. The two days I spent with you were very memorable, and I truly enjoyed our time together. I am the one who feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to guide you on two tours. Thank you for choosing me as your guide. I hope to see you again someday in Japan! Warm regards, Sumiko