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  • A display of Japanese traditional dolls on stairs of a city hall in Shizuyoka pref. in 2016.
  • The Himejijo castle with full bloom of cherry blossoms in 2016.
  • Enjoying a Japanese summer festival in front of the Zenkoji Buddhist temple in 2016.
  • Wearing a Japanese Yukata in Hiroshima in 2017.
  • At Kawaguchiko lake near Tokyo in 2017.
  • At Kawaguchiko lake near Tokyo in 2017.
  • Singing girls in Karaoke bar in Kurashiki in 2016.
  • In front of Japanese Washoku restaurant in Tokyo in 2016.
  • Tour members in 2016 in Kamikochi at the foot of the Japan Alps, who traveled three weeks in West Japan.
  • Singing girls in Karaoke bar in Kurashiki in 2016.
  • Tour members in 2016 in Kamikochi at the foot of the Japan Alps, who traveled three weeks in West Japan.
  • Tour members in 2015 in Tokyo, who traveled three weeks in West Japan.
  • Tour members in 2016 in Tokyo, who traveled three weeks in West Japan.
  • European tourists who are making a Japanese bed on Tatami floor in Shukubo, a hospicea guesthouse kept by a temple, at Zenkoji Buddist temple in Nagano prefecture.
  • A wedding exposure on a boat in Kurashiki in 2017.
  • Having a real Japanese sward in Kurasiki in 2015.
  • A display of Japanese traditional dolls on stairs of a city hall in Shizuyoka pref. in 2016.
  • With a professor who teaches tourism in her university in 2017.
  • Re-union with the tour members in Antwerp, Belgium, 2017. She was a four months pregnant when she visited to Japan. When I was invited to the European tour by the travel agency in Feb. 2017, because of my high performance of tour guide, they organized four parties in different four cities in Belgium and Netherlands.
  • Bamboo forest in Kamakura in 2017. There is a bamboo forest as well in Arashiyama, Kyoto pref.
  • A hanging bridge in the Shikoku- village in Kagawa pref.
  • Wearing a Maiko's Kimono in Kyoto in 2016.
  • A Japanese Washoku in Kyoto in 2017.
  • A Japanese Kimono, in Kurashiki in 2016.
  • A Japanese Kimono, in Kurashiki in 2016.
  • The Okonomiyaki, a kind of Japanese pan cake, in Hiroshima in 2016.
  • A Japanese traditional scene in Oku-Irozaki in Shizuoka in 2017.
  • A Japanese traditional scene in Oku-Irozaki in Shizuoka in 2017.
  • A Japanese traditional scene in Matsumoto in 2017.
  • I and Mt. Fujisan beyond the Surugawan bay in Shizuoka prefecture.
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Masato N.

4.92(39) reviews
 

Available Areas

Kanagawa (Living), Tokyo, Yamanashi, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Narita, Mount Fuji

 

Languages

English

 

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About Tour Guide Masato N.

Hi, everybody,


It’s my great pleasure to take you to fantastic places and explain the interesting aspects of Japan. I love this job!


The scope of my work primarily covers Tokyo and its suburbs, and I offer both one-day and multi-day tours. I can also guide you to destinations outside Tokyo, such as Kyoto, Nara, or Himeji Castle. In such cases, you will need to cover my transportation, accommodation, and meals in addition to the guide fee.


We use a taxi or a private car on my urban tours to maximize efficiency. If you prefer to use a private car, please arrange it in advance. Japanese taxis are clean, driven by professional drivers, and generally more affordable than a private car.


In 2018, I was ranked number one in popularity on this matching site, GoWithGuide, due to earning five-star reviews from many tourists. It is because of my cheerful personality, humorous conversations, and extensive knowledge across various fields. This expertise is grounded in my diverse professional background:


Magazine reporter.

An executive aide to the CEO of an international advertising agency.

Manager of public relations and advertising for a multinational company.

Over forty years of work experience in Tokyo.


Additionally, I sometimes appear as an actor in TV dramas and have published fourteen e-books available on Amazon, including four in English.


I have suggested some ready-made travel packages, but I prefer to propose a suitable travel plan for you after discussing your preferences.


Please, do not hesitate to let me know what you would like. I’m looking forward to meeting you very soon in Japan.


P.S. I had prostate cancer and after two years of treatment, my strength has almost returned to what it was before I had the disease, so I have decided to resume guiding tourists from July 1, 2024.


Thank you,

Masato


Important

-I can guide you anywhere in Japan if you cover my transportation, meals, and accommodation.

-If you need a private car in the Tokyo area, GoWithGuide recommends booking it directly yourself. If you would like me to handle it, I can do so for a 15% commission on the official price.

-Instead of a private car, you can use a taxi. Taxis are clean, have quality drivers, can accommodate up to four people, and are more affordable.

Tours

Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) Experience

Tokyo
7 hours

Japanese traditional sweets, Wagashi in Japanese, are very popular among tourists from overseas not only ladies but gentlemen. In a Japanese style tea room, a well trained confectioner for a long time will make Wagashi just in front of you. It is very rare experience.

FROM$75/ per person

Ramen Food Tour & The Best of Tokyo: Asakusa, Sumida, Odaiba

Tokyo
7 hours

If you love Ramen and want to see the best of Tokyo, then look no further. On this private tour, you will visit Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji in Asakusa. Then enjoy a river cruise on the Sumida River. The highlight of this food tour is the Odaiba Ramen Village, where you can try different regional Japanese Ramen. Finally, take the driverless Yurikamome train line and see the breathtaking view of Odaiba and Tokyo Bay. No visit to Tokyo is complete without visiting these amazing places!

FROM$143/ per group

Enjoy Japanese casual meals

Tokyo
9 hours

It should be one of the real trills to enjoy the local foods. This tour offers you an experience of Japanese casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To know local foods is to understand the local culture. I, the certificated national tour guide, bring you to three casual restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner respectively. You can enjoy the tour at a reasonable price.

FROM$171/ per person

Tokyo "must-visit" highlights + River cruising

Tokyo
8 hours

This tour visits some of Tokyo's most attractive and typical tourist attractions. The first stop is the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Then you will visit the internationally famous Shibuya Crossing and dog Hachi statue. For lunch, you will have sushi, a typical Japanese meal, at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant in the Tsukiji fish market. Afterwards, you will cruise along the Sumida River, a typical Tokyo river, to Asakusa area and visit the traditional Senso-ji Temple.

FROM$224/ per person

Japan Delicious Foods Exploring in Tokyo

Tokyo
7 hours 30 min

One of the best things about traveling to different countries is to know the food culture of the local people. The tour visits a supermarket, a basement of the department store, and Izakaya. I, Masato Niitsu, a Certificated National Tour guide, will explain the history of the Japanese oriented foods and how to eat.Finally, we go to an Izakaya, where is a casual Japanese style bar and restaurant.

FROM$215/ per group

Reviews

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Fiona A.

Jan 22, 2020

“ The highlight of our trip to Japan. ”

Masato was amazing! He was so full of energy and interesting information. We felt fully immersed in everything Tokyo offered. We will definitely recommend him to friends travelling to Tokyo.

Masato N.

Hi Fiona, Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed Tokyo tour. Thank you again.

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Ashley O.

Dec 22, 2019

“ Energetic guide who goes above and beyond ”

Masato was an excellent guide and was especially patient with our family of three generations. He shared insights into Japanese culture and history without overwhelming us with information, and he put together a customized schedule that worked well for everyone, even when we had a lot of extra stops. We arranged a driver as well and Masato went out of his way to make sure all the details were in place and that the driver knew where to go. We would never have gotten to see so many things in the short time we had in Tokyo without his help. We are grateful to have shared the day with Masato!

Masato N.

Hi Ashley, Thank you for your kind words to me. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed so much with my guide. I will still expect your generation and the kids' generation to come to Japan again very soon. Please enjoy the rest days in Japan. Please say hello to everybody in your family. Masato

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Leonard M.

Nov 16, 2019

“ Tokyo tour ”

Very satisfied!!!

Masato N.

Hi Leonard, I am very pleased to read your short and impact message. I supposed that your wife and you enjoyed so much everything, especially to eat sushi in Tsukiji fish market. Please enjoy the rest days in Japan.

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Stacey F.

Nov 5, 2019

“ Sensoji and Woodworking with Masato was great! ”

Masato served as our guide during our visit to Sensoji, Kappabashi shopping street, and was our interpreter during a Sashimono woodworking class where we made our own chopsticks! He was very knowledgable about the area and the history, and was the perfect translator for our workshop. He was able to easily translate all of the intricate woodworking verbiage, and we were very lucky to have him there with us! Thank you so much, Masato! We loved spending our day with you!

Masato N.

Hi Stacy, I am very glad to read your wonderful comments on my service in Asakusa. I wish you visit here again. Masato.

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