Tour guide in Tokyo Yukiko F.

Tokyo, Japan

English, Japanese

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I'm Yukiko F., your private tour guide in Tokyo

Guide #77688

I'm Yukiko. I'm a Licensed Tour Guide and a Registered Nurse. I've worked as a guide since 2015. Thanks to increasing repeat, referred and new clients, tour guide is my main job! I was born and raised in Tokyo. I am a mother so that I'd be glad to welcome families with young children as well. I used to teach Japanese cultures to elementary students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 at local and private elementary schools when I lived in Canada, United states, and New Zealand. My happiest moments with these children were when they look forward to another lesson every week. All lessons were customized and prepared after discussing with each classroom teacher. It was a challenging job, but this experience broaden my horizon and prompted me to become an English tour guide. My main tour area are Tokyo and Kamakura. I've also expanded my tour area, outside of Tokyo such as Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Utsunomiya, Nikko in Tochigi and Takasaki, Shibukawa in Gunma. I've done Sake brewery Tour in Utsunomiya, Initial D Tour in Shibukawa, Visiting Artisans of Traditional crafts Tour in Takasaki. There are so many beautiful places in outside of the city, and just it takes 1 hour by bullet train! It's a private personalized tour so that I'd be happy to discuss about itinerary with you in advance. We can include Japanese cultural experiences if you'd like. I also have done virtual experience on Amazon and company events during the last 3 years pandemic. I took the plunge, it was definitely a great step and enhanced my guiding skills. I have a license of Registered Nurse and a Medical interpreter.  I've still worked as a nurse during the off- tourism season so that I've kept a medical back ground. There are some common thinking between Tour guide and Nurse, both jobs are required to put myself into their shoes. I'll make plans considering their physical conditions and will arrange any supports after discussing about the tour.  I've already experienced to do several tours for mobility challenged clients who have intractable disease and have a difficulty for a long walking. Mobility challenged customers (cane/wheelchair) are always welcomed.   I'd love to make your trip meaningful and unforgettable. Please feel free to contact with me anytime.    I'm looking forward to meeting you in my tour!

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5.0
  • Matthew H.United States
    5 days ago

    Yukiko has a special talent for communicating the ethos and culture of the Japanese people. She is thoughtful, organized, knowledgeable, professional, fun to be with and fluent in English. She took us to the expected and unexpected (including a wonderful lunch at a two-table restaurant staffed only by a charming owner who functioned as both cook and wait staff). We had a...

    Replied from the guide, Yukiko F.

    November 2026

    Thank you very much for your kind and heartwarming review! Thoughtful words from my guests are truly my greatest treasure and a wonderful encouragement to me. I hope you will share your fond memories of Japan with your family and friends. Please do not hesitate to reach out whenever you travel back to Japan. Domo Arigatou gozaimashita!

  • Jane K.United States
    June 2026

    I have used Tours By Locals on other excursions a few times. Yukiko is a wonderful tour guide. She is very knowledgeable, considerate and organized. Yukiko planned out my half day tour in Tokyo extremely well. It was so fun. One of my highlight is learning more about Japanese tea ceremony and visiting the smaller, residential parts of Tokyo. She loves sharing the...

    Replied from the guide, Yukiko F.

    June 2026

    Thank you for your wonderful review! I remember that you mentioned Tea ceremony was the best experience for this your entire trip. I was so pleased to hear that. I always welcome guests from all over the world and I would like to make one's trip memorable. Thank you once again, Jane! Domo Arigatou!!

  • Kate P.United Kingdom
    April 2026

    Excellent tour! Yukiko made great suggestions and we chose an itinerary that worked well together- she was so knowledgeable and interesting. We saw so many sights, traditional and modern, and Yukiko was flexible and adaptable all day. We appreciated our lesson on how to use the subway too! Our children loved the day, as did we. Thank you for a memorable and fun day,...

    Replied from the guide, Yukiko F.

    April 2026

    Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a so nice meeting with your beautiful family. I'm glad that the time we spent together was memorable and so did I. Domo Arigatou!!

  • Melissa S.United States
    October 2025

    My husband and I had a wonderful tour of Yokohama with Yukiko. I had a special reason for visiting the area. I was born there when my father was stationed at Camp Zama a U.S. army base during the Vietnam War. Yukiko went out of her way to customize our tour and took time to hear my story. She even brought special candies from Yokohama for me to bring back to my...

    Replied from the guide, Yukiko F.

    October 2025

    Thank you so much for your review! I really appreciate it. I had also wonderful time with you while talking about many topics. I hope you 'll enjoy to share about your experience to your parents. Thank you once again, Domo Arigatou!!

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