The following is a report on the results of guiding in April.
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.
Dear 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 my eldest son. If you come to Como, I will be glad to show you its sightseeing!
Feeling the difference between Meiji Jingu Shrine and Senso-ji Temple
On 30/04/ 2025, a French family visited typical Shinto Shrine and Buddhist temple. Both Shinto and Buddhism play different but important roles in our daily life and Japanese people have a deep respect to both religions. Our guests appreciated the differences between 2 places including a strict and serene atmosphere of Meiji Jingu Shrine and more colorful and lively area around Senso-ji temple.
I recently received a thank you email from two Australian sisters whom I guided around Tokyo.
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 a big than you. Sincerely
Young 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.
A 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.
Active 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.
Kind 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.
Guided 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.
We received a thank you email from a group of five American guests, which we'd like to share with you.
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! When I return home to Boston, I will upload the photo I took to share with you. Thank you for sharing those photos with me! I will certainly tell anyone I know going to Japan about our wonderful experience with the Kashiwa guides. Thank you again, Tsune san!