Guide #48197
Hi I am Hiroshi, a national government licensed guide , living in Yokohama more than 30 years. I have been working as a tour guide since 2017. I was born in Kita-Kyusyu which is in the north side of Kyusyu island and studied at an university in Tokyo and Kanagawa. After graduate from the university, I joined to a very well known electronics company and worked there about 30 years. During my business career, I had opportunity to live in United States; New York, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico, about 8 years. Addition to that, I visited more than 30 countries in Asia, Middle East, Europe, South and North America, and Oceania. Through the overseas experience I recognized difference of cultures in regions in the world. It means I can communicate with clients from all over the world. At the same time, I learned that the general recognition about Japan was from industries aspect not from culture or historical aspect. I like Japanese history very much but while staying in abroad, I found that Japanese were not properly recognized. Because of that I started to study Japanese history more than ever and still I am reading books and attending seminars to deepen my knowledge about Japanese history and culture. At the same time, recently I am learning nature in various seasons. I believe my knowledge and experience amplify enjoyment of clients' interest while being in Japan. My main territory is Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone. And addition to that, I have experience to guide in Kyoto, Hiroshima and Nikko. In 2022, I was certified as English speaking Adventure Travel guide by Hakone DMO which is a subsidiary of Hakone local government. To be certified, I spent almost 150 hours for studying, walking in Hakone and making presentation. Through this experience, I become more familiar to Hakone including people, history and nature. Addition to this certificate, I took a program for Wildness First Aid and Leave no trace trainer course. With above things, I have confident than ever in conducting my tour not only from knowledge aspect but also from security aspect, too. Please join to my tour to maximize your enjoyment. I am waiting for your visit to my beautiful country. - National government licensed tour guide( English) - Certified Domestic itinerary control manager - Certified English Speaking Adventure Travel guide in Hakone - Certified Wilderness First Aid by Wilderness Medical Associate - Leave no Trace trainer Due to the restriction of Japanese law, I can not drive while guiding
Tokyo
Yokohama
Hakone
Kamakura

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10 reviews
Great guide in a lovely area.

Replied from Hiroshi Y.
Hi. Sandra. I am glad to receive a good review about the tour in Hakone. It was much more than crowded than expected. But we could visit all the places as planned. If you have another chance to come back Japan, I would like to be your guide again. Best regards and have a nice tour in Japan.
Wonderful and unique day in Hakone! Hiroshi-san was punctual, efficient, and highly knowledgeable about Hakone. In addition to the usual tourist spots, we visited lesser known places such as a roadside traditional teahouse and a Japanese woodcrafting workshop where I was able to purchase a beautiful handcrafted pair of chopsticks. Additionally, he gave me many suggestions...

Replied from Hiroshi Y.
Dear Andy. Thank you very much for your positive comment about the tour in Hakone and I am very pleased by knowing my suggestion helped your tour in Yokohama. I hope you will have another chance to come to Japan and wish to make a tour in other part of Japan. Thank you again and please have a great holiday season.
Hiroshi was a fantastic guide! He knows Hakone like the back of his hand and navigates the complex public transportation system with ease. He took us off the beaten path and introduced us to incredible local sights we never would have found on our own. He even rearranged our entire itinerary to maximize our chances of seeing Mt. Fuji, tracking the weather throughout the...

Replied from Hiroshi Y.
Dear Gabby. Thank you very much for your good comments. I enjoyed the tour with your family. Fortunately we were able to see My.Fuji. It was really lucky for us. I am waiting for your next trip to Japan and please enjoy rest of your tour in Japan
Hiroshi was an excellent guide who is full of knowledge about Kamakura and is truly interested in sharing his knowledge and. showing clients the sites. He has an excellent use of the English language. We took trains and one bus on an excellent tour of Kamakura from Yokohama. I would definitely recommend him to others.

Replied from Hiroshi Y.
Dear Richard. Thank you for your very positive comment about the tour to Kamakura. I am very happy to be your guide and wish to be again in any other places in Japan. After I will visit Aomori for Nebuta festival, I will report to you how it is . Please back to your home safely. Hiroshi