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Ready to change your world? Kashiwa Goodwill Guide Association is more than your average City Tour Guide. We are here to show you a new and exciting way to explore unfamiliar destinations including suburbs of Tokyo. Whether you’re looking for a private tour or would like to experience real Japan, we want you to have fun while learning something new about Japanese culture. Keep reading to learn more about available guides and how to get in touch with any questions.

Tokyo Tour

Narita, Nikko, Kamakura,
Hakone, Mt.Fuji, etc

Everyday Life in Japan

Japanese Culture Experience

NEWS/INFO (Latest 5)

• We received a thank you email from a group of five American guests, which we'd like to share with you. 2025-04-23
  Dear Tsune,      Thank you so much for sharing your time, knowledge, and experiences with us. It was such a gift to us all! I so enjoyed meeting you and hearing about your life. I also don't think we could have very easily managed the trip to Nikko without you. We are so grateful to you!   ...
• We received thank-you e-mails from four Israelis whom Tsune guided on sightseeing tours over a two-day period, which we would like to introduce here. 2025-04-17
  Dear Tsune-san, As we concluded our journey and settled back home, we want to extend our deepest thanks for the unforgettable two days we spent with you in Tokyo. Your energy and enthusiasm were absolutely infectious, and you made every moment in Tokyo exciting and memorable. From the bustling streets of Shibuya to the peaceful, beautiful gardens ...
• We received a thank-you e-mail from a British couple whom our guide Terada showed around Tokyo on March 31. 2025-04-14
  Dear Terada-san, We came back safely to London yesterday after our first trip to Japan. The trip was amazing!!! We discovered a lot of new things about this unique country in one of the beautiful seasons when sakura is in bloom.The weather was not always nice, but we felt warm welcome from Japanese people,and could see Fuji-san ...
• Guide-related activity report for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025) 2025-04-03
  ーNumber of guide requests (cases) : 428、ーNumber of guide requests (persons) : 1,490、ーNumber of days guided (days) : 256、ーNumber of guests guided (persons) : 757
• The following is a report on the results of guiding in March. 2025-04-03
  ーNumber of guide requests (cases) : 57、ーNumber of guide requests (persons) : 194、ーNumber of days guided (days) : 33、ーNumber of guests guided (persons) : 80、ーNumber of guide participants (persons) :15

BLOG (Latest 10)

• 2025-04-22Russian speaking ladies enjoyed Shinjuku, Shibuya and Odaiba.  
  Russian speaking ladies enjoyed pharmacy and souvenir shopping and ate eel lunch. They said Japanese cosmetic quality is very well. And they liked Konnyaku at lunch very well too.
• 2025-04-21Nice American couple explored through Tokyo.
  Nice American couple explored Meiji-jingu, Shibuya scramble crossing, Sensouji, Asakusa-shrine, Skytree, Tsukiji area and Team-lab planet.  They aggressively experienced many items in Tokyo.
• 2025-04-21Guided five Americans to Nikko
  I guided a group of five men and women from Massachusetts and Oregon to Nikko. They were amazed that Japan had such a wonderful tourist destination. The weather was beautiful, and they were able to see cherry blossoms in full bloom. oplus_2
• 2025-04-18An American lady enjoyed Nezu shrine, Rikugien park and shopping.
  An American lady whom I have guided 2 times, enjoyed Nezu shrine and Rikugien park. We especially enjoyed beautiful and colorful azalea flowers. She looked for the confection of Tokyo milk cheese factory and could buy what she requested at Tokyo station.
• 2025-04-18Guiding an American lady to Shinjuku
  I took an American lady to Shinjuku Kabuki-cho. She was especially interested in 3Dcat and the Godzilla head. It was difficult to walk smoothly with so many tourists, but she was very pleased with the tour.
• 2025-04-16Israeli tourists visiting Japan were very happy to see the cherry blossoms.
  I took four Israeli tourists to Shinjuku Gyoen. The cherry blossoms had started to fall, and the gardens were filled with the atmosphere of being in a pink room. oplus_2
• 2025-04-16I guided a Ukrainian couple living in London.
  On March 31st, the last day of Japan's fiscal year, there was a hectic atmosphere in Tokyo. However, fortunately, the Imperial Palace was open to the public, so we were able to enjoy the cherry blossoms that were just beginning to bloom. The petals of each type of cherry blossom vary in color and shape, ...
• 2025-04-16Be careful of FAKE site when make reservation of amusement facilities.
  The Brazilian family I guided, tried to cancel a portion of the reservation on Sky Tree but failed to do so because it was found that the reservation had been done by the so-called re-sale site. Higher prices should be charged on top of not being able to cancel.  According to a staff, this kind ...
• 2025-04-14Kind American couple enjoyed Tsukiji fish market and Kiyosumi park.
  Kind American couple enjoyed beef barbecue, fried eggs and Sushi at Tsukiji fish market, and enjoyed Yaezakura and nap at Kiyosumi park. It was really fine day.
• 2025-04-13American couple enjoyed cherry blossoms at Bousounomura.
  American couple enjoyed old village street, samurai`s house, farmer`s house and cherry blossoms at Bousounomura.  It has been already falling but it made carpet of flowers, so it was very beautiful.

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