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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)

• I recently received a thank you email from two Australian sisters whom I guided around Tokyo. 2025-04-29
  Dear 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. 2025-04-23
  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

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• 2025-04-28Young Italian couple enjoyed south east Tokyo.
  Young Italian couple explored Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, Monzennakatyo, Akihabara, Outer Imperial Palace and KITTE observatory.  They especially enjoyed the contrast of traditional Japanese garden and behind modern tall buildings at Hamarikyu.
• 2025-04-27A Brazilian Family: A last day in Tokyo
  After the trip for about 20 days to Takayama, Kyoto and Osaka, the family went to Kameido-tenjin Shrine to appreciate the Japanese wisteria. It has been very popular shrine for light purple flower in Tokyo area. They were very lucky to see both cherry and wisteria full blossoms during their stay in Tokyo.
• 2025-04-27Active Greece couple enjoyed the Kamakura.
  Active Greece couple explored Hasedera, Koutokuin, Houkokuji, Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu and Komachi street.  They were especially surprised with the rapid growth of baby bamboo.
• 2025-04-25Kind Greece couple enjoyed quick travel at Tokyo.
  Kind Greece couple started travel from afternoon just after arrived from Kyoto. They explored Asakusa, Tokyo Metropolitan observatory, Shibuya crossing, Imperial Palace and Tokyo station viewed from KITTE observatory.  They fully enjoyed Tokyo sightseeing.
• 2025-04-24Guided tourists from Indonesia to Asakusa, Sensou-ji, and Ueno Park.
  They enjoyed taking photos on historical architecture and various monuments.　Even though it rained all day, they didn’t show any signs of displeasure and enjoyed the trip.　Today we enjoyed our conversation with them, too.
• 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.

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