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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.
Narita, Nikko, Kamakura,
Hakone, Mt.Fuji, etc
calm and nice shrines or temples in our home town.
unforgettable memories !
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- The four British families that Takashi guided enjoyed talking with the monks at the temple. We received a message of thanks from them. 2025-08-06Today has been unforgettable. Thank you for allowing us to attend your family temple.
- We received a message of thanks from a Belgian father and daughter who were guided by Masahiro from our association. 2025-08-06Bonjour Masahiro SanC’est à nous de vous remercier pour l’organisation de cette journée inoubliable que nous avons adorée, ainsi que pour toutes les informations partagées par la suite.Ce fut un véritable plaisir de vous avoir comme guide.Bonne continuation, portez-vous bien, et qui sait, peut-être à un de ces jours à Bruxelles !
- I received a thank you email from the French family I guided on August 3. 2025-08-04Dear Tsune, Thank you so much for your kindness, your energy, your patience and your support during this wonderful day. We really enjoyed this day of visiting with you. It will be unforgettable. Thank you again to you and your association for what you do to help people discover your beautiful country. Best wishes to you ...
- We received a thank you email from an Italian person whom Kazufumi showed around on July 27th. 2025-08-02Buongiorno sono Laura Rossi scrivo dall'Italia.Voglio complimentarmi con il servizio che offrite di guida volontaria per Tokyo ho avuto il piacere tramite voi di conoscere il signor Tao Kazufumi che ci ha introdotto alla vita di Tokyo spiegando in un ottimo italiano gli usi e costumi giapponesi abbiamo visitato tante cose ed è stata una ...
- The following is a report on the results of guiding in July. 2025-08-02ーーNumber of guide requests (cases) :34、ーーNumber of guide requests (persons) :134、ーーNumber of days guided (days) :19、ーーNumber of guests guided (persons) :53、ーーNumber of guide participants (persons) :12
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2025-08-12Young Australians Look Good in KimonosI guided two Australians to “Tokyo City i” in KITTE. Here they could try on kimonos for free. They looked great in their kimonos. After getting dressed, they tried their hand at origami, paper-folding. Everyone had fun making "kabuto" helmets. oplus_35 oplus_34
2025-08-04French Family Very Happy with Japanese SushiI took a French family of four to Sushizanmai, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Tsukiji. They were delighted with the fatty tuna (o-toro) and medium-fatty tuna (chu-toro). They made sure to note the restaurant's name and address, saying they would definitely return there if they ever visit Japan again.
2025-08-01French family enjoyed Tsukiji and KiyosumishirakawaFrench family : parents and 4 children enjoyed Tsukiji-Honganji, Tsukiji-Uogashi, Namiyoke- shrine and Fish-market. They ate many Sushis at Sushizanmai. After that they went to Fukagawaedoshiryoukan and enjoyed Edo life style.
2025-07-31Brazilian family enjoyed Japanese culture and foodThe family of 4 spent two hot and humid days in Tokyo. At the Tourist Information Center, they could try on Japanese kimono for free and specially a husband was praised by the staffs because of being fit well. At Asakusa, they ate lunch of Japanese noodle (SOBA) at the traditional restaurant which has a ...
2025-07-21 Brazilian couple in east side of Tokyo in a hot dayIt was really hot day but the couple enjoyed one full day in the Shitamati areas where common people used to live. They are Asakusa, Kiyosumi Shirakawa and Monzennakachoo districts where many temples and shrines are located on top of the beautiful Japanese garden. I hope that they could touch a part of Japanes cultures ...
2025-07-04Mexican family in Tokyo Part 2The next day, I took them to Asakusa Senso-ji Temple. For guests who love beer and sushi, I took them to the most famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo, “Sushi Zanmai”. Everyone was delighted with the delicious beer and fresh sushi.
2025-07-03Mexican family in TokyoFor celebrating the anniversary of mother’s 80 years old, the daughters invited her to visit Japan. While using a wheel-chair to walk around, the mother was very active and enjoyed the trip though it was hot and humid. For lunch, they ate Sushi, highly appreciating Sushi of Uni (sea urchin) and OOTORO (fattiest tuna) which ...
2025-06-22Brazilian family in TsukijiThe family enjoyed eating the genuine Sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market. What they appreciated the most was three types of Tuna meat, those are, red tuna (Akami), fatty tuna (Chuutoro) and fattiest tuna (Ootoro). Sushi is very popular in their country but they said that they had never eaten such a tasty/fresh Sushi before.
2025-06-15Guided a nice family from Germany to Shibuya and HarajukuI guided a lovely family of three from Germany to Shibuya and Harajuku. I explained things to them while we walked the whole time. I talked about a wide range of things about the current situation in Japan. They were very curious people and listened enthusiastically to my explanations. Thank you so much!
2025-06-15Katya, Fedya, and Vika・・・It was exactly one month ago that I met these three single Muscovites.＊ As the young people were interested in design, architecture, and painting, I took them to the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in Takebashi first thing in the morning. It was after the Meiji Restoration (1867) that Japanese people learned Western painting from traditional art such as Japanese painting and ukiyo-e. They liked the quiet and ...
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