Toshiko provided us with an outstanding introduction to Tokyo. She is extremely knowledgeable and well prepared. She was very collaborative in designing a tour for us. Flawless english, charming and engaging. Book with confidence.
Private tour in Tokyo Toshiko A
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Hi! I am Toshiko. Welcome and thank you for visiting my page! I'm a tour guide in Tokyo. I like meeting people and showing them around Tokyo. When I went to university in Japan, I got a scholarship to study abroad for a year at an American college. After graduating from a Japanese university, I worked for a company that deals with study-abroad programs and had many opportunities to go abroad to take care of students. It was a fun experience to go abroad and meet new people. I came to think that I want to learn more about Japan because when I was abroad, I sometimes had trouble answering questions about Japan. These questions were things that were so obvious to me that I never thought about them. However, I have come to realize that such questions are actually what people overseas want to know. With this in mind, I have been reviewing Japan and guiding many people from overseas. I would like to share my experience and knowledge with you. I would like to make your trip very special and memorable. I would be honored to be part of your trip. I look forward to meeting you. *Pick-up and drop-off at cruise ship ports and airports are not available. -National Guide Certificate (English) -license#EN04661 -Trained by, and a member of the Japan Federation of Certified Guides (JFG) -Teacher's certificate of English -Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
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If you are a first-time visitor to Japan, this tour is for you. I will briefly explain Japan's history and show you both modern and old Tokyo. I especially like doing this tour because I can share some historical background that might not be known if you visited the sites yourself. I like history, especially when Edo, the former Tokyo, served as the political center of Japan during the 17th to 19th centuries. That period was the foundation of today's Tokyo. I am sure you will better understand this metropolis by the end of my tour. Why not explore Tokyo with me? *Pick-up and drop-off at cruise ship ports and airports are not available.
Toshiko provided us with an outstanding introduction to Tokyo. She is extremely knowledgeable and well prepared. She was very collaborative in designing a tour for us. Flawless english, charming and engaging. Book with confidence.
We had an amazing tour with Toshiko. Our flight was delayed by a day but Toshiko was able to accommodate the change in schedule. Our tour included a wide range of sites, information and activities. Toshiko booked lunch at a top floor restaurant that we never would have known about, it was an amazing view and meal. Our tour included everything from gardens to subway to historic sites and everything in between. The amount of information that Toshiko knew about every aspect of Japanese history, culture and facts was impressive. We are so happy to have had this tour on the first day of our day in Japan. Our experience was priceless.
Toshiko was an excellent guide. She was so knowledgeable and able to answer all our many questions. She was also very flexible, allowing our group to adapt the itinerary and take our time when we chose. We very much enjoyed our time with her and would tour with her again.
Toshiko was an excellent guide. The tour was well thought out, covering an impressive variety of sites including historical, markets, and natural areas. The restaurant where we stopped for lunch was fantastic! Toshiko was knowledgeable, friendly, and added local knowledge. Highly recommended!!!
Excellent tour! Toshiko’s knowledge and experience with Japanese culture and life in Tokyo gave us great insight into this wonderful city. She is a master of the subway system which allowed us to cover many areas. Lunch was a highlight! Toshiko patiently answered our many questions. She designed the tour around our specific interests. Pre-tour questions were quickly answered. Toshiko provided us with recommendations for ours post-tour days in Tokyo. Highly recommend touring with Toshiko!
We had a great time in Tokyo with Toshiko. She was very helpful in advising us in the planning of our Tokyo tour pre-arrival in Japan ensuring we would have a good selection of sites on our tour so that we would have a good overall experience of Tokyo. On the day, she met up with us promptly at our designated meeting point and provided us with an excellent tour. She was very friendly, informative and fun to be with. Besides the sites she took us to an excellent Japanese restaurant for lunch. A very enjoyable day in Japan thanks to Toshiko.
SAMPLE 10:00 am Your hotel lobby in central Tokyo - Asakusa: Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, Senso-ji, and its approach, Nakamise Street, with many small shops - Tsukiji market - lunch - a traditional Japanese garden such as Hama-rikyu Garden, Rikugien, etc., made by samurai lords about 300 years ago - Meiji Shrine: Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji 4:00 pm Tour finishes near Meiji Shrine. Other options - Imperial Palace East Garden: It is a former site of the Shogun's castle. It is now part of the Imperial Palace. - Akihabara: It is known as an electric town and a place for Manga, Anime, and figurines. - Yanaka: a neighborhood that has a little retro atmosphere
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Subway, train, and walking. We can hail a taxi if you like. Up to 4 passengers, including me, can fit into one taxi cab.
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