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Language: 日本語, English

Welcome to Tokyo!

I'm working at a foreign-affiliated company, and often host a tour and dinner with people from headquarter after work. Talking with foreigners always makes me fun.
I've been learning Japanese Tea ceremony, The way of Tea, and already got master title. Japanese tea ceremony began more than 400years ago and handed down to present, and you can know essence of it if you would like to.

I like communication with foreign people very much and also like telling about Japanese culture.

In Tokyo there are so many things to see, experience. I guarantee that you can find everything you want and will be satisfied to visiting Tokyo.
I want to help you to raise your satisfactory level. And please feel free to contact me and let me know your interests. I can arrange best plan for you.

Let's have a lot of fun with me!

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Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony

Price: US$40

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Shinjuku Night Tour

Price: US$20

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Experience Japanese Geek & Otaku culture in Akihabara

Price: US$20

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Dan

Nobuyuki was an extremely knowledgeable, and kind individual. I had a great time with him! he was very willing to fit his time within my schedule and work something out. His tour was a fun adventure that I enjoyed very much. I would recommend Nobuyuki to anyone visiting japan! he speaks very good English as well! Hope you are doing well Nobuyuki, keep in touch!
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Thùy

It was such a pleasure having Nobuyuki show us around Shinjuku. He was very knowledgeable and patient as he answered all of our questions. Nobuyuki - Thank you for being so flexible in the start time because of our delayed flight!
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Euge

Nobu has been a great guide! We went on an interesting night tour of Shinjuku and then had dinner together at an izakaya. He's very knowledgable, has a great sense of humour and speaks very good English. I definitely suggest his tour!
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James

Nobuyuki-san is an incredible guide and my wife and I were very lucky to have him so us around Tokyo. Tokyo is an amazing city, but it is a little intimidating for first-time visitors (who don't speak Japanese). With Nobu-san's help, we were able to see the many highlights of Tokyo, while also having a great companion to chat with and learn from. Nobu-san met us at our hotel in Shinjuku to begin the tour. He took us to Golden Gai and the Hanazono Shrine, where he showed us how to properly bow at a Shinto shrine. We continued the tour in Shinjuku, passing by Omoide Yokocho and visiting the basement of the Odakyu department store, where we saw amazing food displays. Nobu-san then took us to Harajuku, where we walked down Takeshita street to ogle at the throngs of people and store displays. We also stopped by an owl cafe which was a fun and unique experience. I think it was Nobu-san's first time doing that as well :) We walked past Omote Sando and then, getting hungry, Nobu-san found us a great lunch spot that specialized in Okonomiyaki. Without him, there was probably no way we'd find a place like that or be able to order from a completely Japanese menu, so we were lucky to have him. Afterwards, we visited Meji-jingu, which was beautiful. It was a good time to go, because November is the month where parents bring their 3 and 5 year old boys and 3 and 5 year old girls to the shrine for blessings. It was fun to see families in their kimonos all go to the shrine. We ended the tour in Akihabara, where Nobu-san took us to an electronics store as well as Mandarake. During the whole tour, Nobu-san was very informative about the things we were seeing and our questions. He was a very pleasant and enjoyable companion. We highly recommend him!
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Alex

Touring with Nobu feels like going around town with your best buddy... which is exactly what I wanted because when I visit a place, I want to immerse in the culture and not the typical exposure tourists get. He has very good command of English and strikes good conversations. He is quick to shield you from scalpers and scammers (yes, they do exist in certain places in Tokyo). He is considerate of your budget (without you having to ask for it) and finds the best prices for things you want to buy. And is very accomodative of whatever requests you may have... he graciously sampled me with his skills on the piano (when we passed one in the store) and a brief taste of calligraphy (see picture). He does what he does with personal passion and is very liberal with his time, so long as you're schedule allows as well. Before I knew it, 5 hours has passed and I feel I've gained a good friend. I highly recommend that you get to meet him.
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Amelia

Intelligent, classy and accomplished Nobu-san (who is a tea ceremony Master!..wow...) showed us so much of Tokyo in a lightning strike 4 hours, using subway amid nutty Sunday crowds. He was wonderful and would have given us more time but we had an early dinner appointment. He is NOT doing it for money but to show foreigners how to enjoy Tokyo, meet people and practice his English. He's a really busy professional (not related to tourism) and helping tourists in his spare time so is very busy and only available at limited times. He has tons of local knowledge and explained a lot of Tokyo that is weird or puzzling to foreigners (and even to other Japanese!) We did - Shibuya Area - Hachi Statue (of the famous dog) which a stray cat huddled for shelter Crazy Shibuya Crossing and view of it from Starbucks (He protected me while I took photos while crossing) Akihabara Area - Electric town ..and walked past Maid Cafes, the famous AKB theater, saw girls dressed as maids paid to innocently accompany and converse with men, and explored famous anime store Mandarake (full of collectors' old toys, Doujin for men or women, dolls and their parts), then ran through Radio Kaikan(a building which rents out displays for collectors selling their figurines in thousands of show cases). And I tried to play Pachinko but it wasn't worth the 1000 Y fee! Shinjuku Area West side and waling over to north of Shinjuku station. Omoide yokocho (tons of small closet sized restaurant-bars) and a superb tonkatsu curry chain Don Qijoute, Godzilla road, Kabukicho, Love Hotel area, Golden Gai Bar Area and Hanazono Shrine. I really recommend you TRY to book time with him. With all the places he showed us, my son and I returned to hang out in, and found fantastic bars and eateries in Shinjuku the next night where we met and chatted with some amazing chefs and a heavy metal bass guitar- playing bartender (yes, go to Turan Bar)!
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Mariel

Nobu was very helpful and informative specially on Japan culture and traditions. He was also very easy to talk to and fun to be with! We were so happy with the ramen place that Nobu brought us! We were lucky to be guided by him on our first day and our first time in Tokyo. And even after we have separated, he still continued giving us tips via viber for the rest of our stay in Tokyo! I would definitely recommend Nobu to anyone visiting Japan!
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James

My trip with Nobuyuki was awesome! Nobuyuki was really kind and friendly, and his english was great, which helps a lot when traveling in Japan. During our 4 hour tour he showed me famous areas such as Akihabara, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Kabukicho, with his own insight on all of them. He made my stay at Tokyo much more fun with his explanations and insights on Tokyo. Definitely recommend a trip with Nobuyuki when you are in town!
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Carolyn

Nobu was an amazing tour guide. He showed us all the main stores in Akihabara and was very knowledgeable. We definitely took a look into the unique places. He took us to a back alley in the area where we wouldn't have found on our own. We also joined him for a meal at a very good fried beef restaurant that was a reasonable price. He is very nice and is willing to answer any questions you may have. I asked him what I should gift the Japanese family that is hosting us and he was kind enough to buy a sample of the dessert to let us try before we bought it. I definitely recommend his services to anyone.
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Joshua

Great tour of the area. We had dinner a cool little Izakaya and then he showed me around a shrine, Shinjuku, Golden Gai and Kabukicho. Thanks again!
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Charles

Nobuyuki was a great guide through the Akihabara area. After a bit of confusion (entirety my fault) on the meeting place, Nobuyuki really gave us a good glimpse into Otaku culture. It really exceeded our expectations. After walking around Akihabara for a while, we shared a delicious ramen meal together. We highly recommend booking a tour with Nobuyuki!
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anton

I had an excellent time on this tour. Nobuyuki was very knowledgeable about that area and showed me spots I never would have found myself. Would definitely do it again next time I'm back in town.
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Tin-Chie

Nobuyuki was a great guide and gave me a unique insight into the Japanese district of Akihabara. We had dinner and he showed me places that I wouldn't have been able to find by myself.
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Claire

Nobuyuki was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited, and I enjoyed spending the day with him. He continued to be helpful after my tour ended by providing me with insight on how to use the transit system and travel to Hakone. I highly recommend booking a tour with Nobuyuki!
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Wei Ming

Nob introduced me to interesting places in Akihabara which the average tourist would not pass by. The tour was amazing with Nob's knowledge of the old and new culture. He is a very nice person to talk to and I have truly enjoyed the night with him. He even brought me to have a very delicious gyukatsu dinner in an underground restaurant! It was the best meal I've had in Tokyo. Do sign up for a tour with Nob if you are in Japan!
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Venessa

Today Nobu san brought my partner and i around Akihabara.contacting him was easy via whatsapp! He met us on time and showed us around the many populr streets and buildings. Lunch time was spent queuing for the BEST GYU KATSU EVER!!!! It was so delicious and i will definitely go back for it again. He even took me for takoyaki which i loved and taught me the proper way to eat them. :) I learnt about the different levels of the stores in akihabara and what they offer. Nobu san took us to buy gundam collection and some one piece posters i was looking for. Thank you for going out of your way to help us. I had fun and i hope you did too :) I will see you on our next trip! Keep in touch nobu san!!! Arigato Gozaimasu!! Venessa & Stephen From S'pore/Australia
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Phillip

Excellent great fun and recommend him to any one
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Alex

Nobu-San is a fun guy and very easy to talk to. He knows everything in Akihabara area. If you love toy such as Gundam, you cannot miss him. He will show you the best in Akihabara.
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Cheyenne

Nobuyuki-san is a friendly and helpful local guide. He is extremely nice in bringing us to view the night-view of Shinjuku and Tokyo, not to mention the awesome do-it-yourself Okonomiyaki and Monjo. It is a one of a kind experience that we are looking for and will not be able to accomplish without the help of Nobuyuki-san. Despite staying right in front of Golden Gai (100 + small bars and pubs street), we did not realise that it was right there if not for Nobu-san. Nobu-san is well equipped with English and we have learned a lot about Tokyo/Japan from his kind explanations. He is pro-active in helping us take pictures which we are very grateful for. We will certainly look for Nobu-san again during our next trip to Tokyo!

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