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 (71)

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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71 reviews

  • Hilary H.
    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 Sumiko T.

    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

  • Andrew K.
    May 2026

    Having Sumiko as our guide was a wonderful experience! She was very kind, funny and had vast knowledge of history in tokyo and was helpful for us as first-timers in japan. 10/10

    Replied from Sumiko T.

    Thank you very much for your kind review! Although it was a short tour, I’m glad I could show you around the area near your hotel at a relaxed pace. I hope you continue to enjoy your stay in Japan!

  • Bill W.
    May 2026

    I had a one day private guided tour with Sumiko very recently. It was a great day. She selected a number of nice and unusual sites to see and was very knowledgeable. She is also very personable and a nice person overall. I would not hesitate to choose her again for another guided tour.

    Replied from Sumiko T.

    Thank you so much for your kind review. I also had a wonderful time with you. I really enjoyed hearing about your previous trips to Japan as well. When we said goodbye on the train platform, it honestly felt like saying, “See you again soon!” to a long time friend. I would love to guide you again whenever you return to Japan!

  • Julie H.
    May 2026

    Sumiko was a wonderful guide. She customized and planned a tour that met my daughter's preferences very well. She was inciteful and understanding with the pacing of activities to best accommodate our needs.

    Replied from Sumiko T.

    Thank you very much for your kind review. I’m so happy to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the tour. The places you wanted to visit were very specific and unique compared to the usual requests I receive, so I was genuinely excited while planning the itinerary as well. It was a wonderful experience for me too, and I truly enjoyed spending the day with you both.