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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 following is a report on the results of guiding in April. 2025-05-02ーーNumber of guide requests (cases) : 45、ーーNumber of guide requests (persons) : 178、ーーNumber of days guided (days) : 60、ーーNumber of guests guided (persons) :207、ーーNumber of guide participants (persons) :20
- I received a thank-you e-mail from the Italian family I showed around Kamakura on May 30th. 2025-05-02Dear Tsune-san, Thank you very much for the wonderful trip to Kamakura yesterday! You were a huge added value, we learned so much from you … and you were very kind and pleasant. A beautiful memory for all of us! Best regards and all the best from all our family, and especially from my husband and ...
- I recently received a thank you email from two Australian sisters whom I guided around Tokyo. 2025-04-29Dear Tsune Thank you for such a great tour. We had fun and just love your city and your country, and of course, its people. Keep up your great role as a guide so more visitors can learn about, and appreciate your city. I will certainly tell friends and family about your association should they visit Japan. Again ...
- We received a thank you email from a group of five American guests, which we'd like to share with you. 2025-04-23Dear 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. 2025-04-17Dear 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 ...
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2025-05-14Active Italian guy explored east side of Tokyo.Active Italian guy could attend the special prayer at Tsukijihonganji-temple and Fujagawafudoudo. He was gluten allergy, but enjoyed fresh Sushi without vinegar nor soy sauce. And he could find his liking English comic book at Maruze near Tokyo station.
2025-05-13Active Italian couple explored west side of Tokyo from afternoon.Active Italian couple just came back from Kyoto explored Shinjuku Tokyo Metropolitan goverment building, Omoide Yokotyo, Gojira head, Meiji-Jingu, Shibuya crossing, Nintendo-shop. They were glunten allergy people, so they enjoyed gluten free noodle at Shinjuku.
2025-05-12A rainy day in TokyoA Brazilian lawyer dropped in Tokyo for 4 days during his 45 days around-the-world journey. Unfortunately when he was with me as a guide on May 6, it rained rather strong all the day but it seemed that he did not mind. We visited major touristic points like Omotesando-Meiji jinguu Shrine- Shibuya - Fukagawafudooson - ...
2025-05-11Gentle Australian couple enjoyed not only west Tokyo, but also Yokohama port.Gentle Australian couple asked me to go to Yokohama port at the morning, so I decided to go to port at first. It was fine day, and we can see many ships around there. We went Motomachi Chinese restaurant too, and enjoyed Chinese dishes. After that we went to west Tokyo.
2025-05-08Afternoon walk at Meiji Jingu ShrineOn 07/05/ 2025, a Belgian family visited Meiji Jingu Shrine after they went to Kabuki theater in the morning. They followed all the rituals at the shrine such as bowing and clapping when they pray. Each of them purchased an amulet according to their wish. It should protect them and bring them happiness in life.
2025-05-06Active Columbia family enjoyed east Tokyo.Active Columbia family enjoyed Imperial Palace East Garden, observatories around Tokyo station, Akihabara comic shops, Fukagawa-fudoudou and Tomioka-Hachimangu. They said that the special prayer at Fukagawa-fudoudou was very spiritual experience.
2025-05-06I guided two ladies from Moscow, Russia to Kamakura on 4/17, and to Tokyo on the following day, 4/18.The friendly pair visited the opening day of the Kansai Expo in Osaka, and after drawing lucky fortunes together at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, they went to Tokyo, demonstrating their youthful energy and athleticism. At the Kamakura Zen temple Kencho-ji, they sat on cushions on the tatami mats, closed their eyes and meditated for a while. ...
2025-05-05Australian couple enjoyed Asakusa before cruiseAt their fast time visit to Japan they enjoyed Asakusa, such as Matcha Cafe, Underground Street, Kitchenware Street to buy Japanese knives, followed by visiting Hokusai's grave and friendly talk with Buddhism Temple Master.
2025-05-04Australian sisters visited Yanaka Ginza and Nezu Shrine.We explored Yanaka Street and talked about the difference between Japanese and Australian culture in terms of religion and real estate.They were very pleased to see the beautiful and colourful azalea flowers at Nezu Shrine.
2025-05-02Guiding an Italian Family to KamakuraAfter visiting the Great Buddha of Kamakura, they wanted to see the beach, so I took them to the viewing platform at Hase-tera Temple. After that, they wanted to walk along the beach. Since the tide was low, they enjoyed walking on the beach as much as they wanted.
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