Guide #19922
Hello, I'm Yoko. I was born and brought up in Ashikaga, Tochigi prefecture which is about 80 km north of Tokyo and I've lived in Tokyo for more than 30 years. I used to work at computer companies as a systems engineer and a customer service representative in my younger days. After that I have worked as an English teacher for children in my neighborhood. I gained a license of English speaking tour guide in 2013 and I started the job in April, 2015. I love traveling both inside and outside Japan. I saw many beautiful scenery, met local people and learned various cultures on my travels. It's so interesting and enjoyable. At the same time I have realized Japan has many tourist attractions and a variety of unique cultures. And I'm sure Tokyo is a very attractive city for tourists. As you might know Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan and also one of the biggest cities all over the world. There are various attractions inside Tokyo, not only sightseeing spots, but also many kinds of restaurants, shops, cafes and so on. There are a wide variety in Japanese dishes and many of them are healthy and tasty. I am interested in Japanese culture (music, art and traditional performing arts such as Kabuki and Bunraku), historical buildings such as World heritage sites, Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Also I love seeing beautiful scenery and townscape. I like strolling around gardens, parks and some places where I can feel nature. So I'd like to take you to beautiful gardens and parks if you like. It would be great if I could help you exploring Tokyo during your stay in Japan. Please feel free to tell me your interest and preference for the tour. I hope you will have a memorable stay in Japan. I look forward to seeing you soon. Certified Tour Guide since 2013 (English - Cert.#EN03254) School Teacher's license for teaching English I don't drive during my tour. But I can arrange a private car upon your request.
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This was a personalized tour focused on local shopping and dining. We wanted to explore beyond Tokyo’s center and experience the suburban areas. Our guide was exceptionally friendly, patient, and kind, with a genuine love for children. Yoko-san has a servant’s heart: gentle, gracious, and deeply understanding. She not only shared her knowledge but also took the time to...

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Thank you so much for posting such a wonderful review! I'm honored by your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour in my neighboring area, Sengawa. It was really nice meeting you, I had a lovely time with all of you. Touring with you was enjoyable and memorable. All of you were nice and warm, so I felt sad when I left you. I hope you had a fun time in Tokyo...
Yoko is engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a perfectly paced first full day in Tokyo and learned to use the subway while navigating the city. Yoko personalized our tour and we had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!!!!

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Thank you so much for taking your time to post such a lovely review! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour. I also had a lovely day with both of you. You gave me an opportunity to have a new experience, which impressed me a lot. Touring with you was interesting and fun. I'm grateful for your thoughtfulness. Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I hope you'll...
What a great tour! Yoko I was amazing. She was so kind and sweet. We only had a few days in Tokyo and she spent a full day with us and we saw so much that was on our list in that one day! The subway system seemed very complex and having her just made it so simple. Would recommend Yoko I she was wondrful!

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Thank you so much for posting such a lovely review! I hope you enjoyed a sumo dinner after our tour. It was very humid on the day, especially in the morning. I was wondering if both of you were fine, but I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour. I also had a lovely time with both of you. Talking with you was fun and interesting. It was really nice meeting you. Thank you...
Yoko gave us an excellent tour of two shrines in Tokyo. She is friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and gracious. She helped us navigate the subway system on our first day in Japan and found a very good cafe for us to have lunch after the tour.

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Thank you so much for taking your time to post such a wonderful review! I hope you enjoyed lunch at the restaurant and strolling around Asakusa. I was glad to hear that you're interested in Japanese gardens. I'm sorry I couldn't take you to a garden in Tokyo, but I hope you'll enjoy beautiful gardens in Kyoto and Okayama. Everyone of your group were so nice and fun, so I...