I’ve lived in Tokyo for 23 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am a Freelance editor, writer, translator, coach
Hello! I'm Toshinori, your friendly and trustworthy host to Tokyo's wonderful mosaic of cultures and eras. I'm endlessly fascinated by this city's unique blend of the old and the new, the Eastern and Western influences, and its dynamic yet peaceful atmosphere. As a food enthusiast, my heart belongs to Tokyo's culinary scene. From the steamy bowls of ramen to the delicate slices of sushi and the smoky aroma of yakitori, I'm always ready to share my favorite spots. Walking around Tokyo is like a journey through time, and I'm eager to immerse you in its history, culture, and traditions. I'm particularly passionate about the less-traveled shrines and temples, as well as the serene gardens and parks hidden amidst the urban sprawl. These are the places where Tokyo's soul truly shines. Join me for a friendly exploration of Tokyo, where every corner has a story, and every meal is a celebration of tradition and modernity!
Our guide Toshi was awesome. He was so friendly and funny. He explained things very well and tailored our tour to what we wanted to see. We asked for a tour of the shrines and temples with an explanation so we understood the history, and we got more than that. He took us to an amazing restaurant for lunch that we probably wouldn’t have had otherwise. We really enjoyed this tour and our time with Toshi. I highly recommend booking with him.
read full reviewOctober 2024
Toshi made our tour exceptional. He loves history and shared a lot of cool facts about history of Japan with us. He helped us navigate Tokyo metro and explained a lot of nuances. He took us to great lunch place. We asked to see specific landmarks and Toshi planned everything perfectly. He is also exceptional photographer and took a lot of great pictures of our family. I highly recommend Toshi as a tour guide who will be fun, upbeat. Oh, and his Australian accent is also super cool!
read full reviewAugust 2024
We spent our first full day in Tokyo with Toshi and it was a great introduction to the city. It was our first time in Japan and I thought it would be a good idea to start out with a local tour guide to give us a good overview and an intro to using the subways and trains. Toshi was fun to be with, informative, and went above and beyond in helping us with other things, like purchasing Shinkansen tickets and figuring out the luggage transfer service we hoped to use later in our trip. He gave us suggestions for further exploration and tips for restaurants and food. He was also so helpful later in our trip when we found out the Shinkansen was shut down due to an accident; he helped us get information and kept us calm when we were really confused about where to get good updates in English. Highly recommend!
read full reviewJuly 2024
Kind and extremely helpful guide. Despite rainy weather and luggage issues, the guide did his very best to show me glimpses of the city.
read full reviewJuly 2024