American active senior couple enjoyed beautiful hydrangea flowers and bonsai festival
American actiue senior couple enjoyed beautiful hydrangea flowers at Shinjuku-park and the bonsai festival at Meijijingu. And they tasted delicious Unagidon (eel rice bowl ) at Kabukichyo. 6/7 was second day for this American couple. During 2 days with KGGA they visited 3 places most favored by oversea tourists: Shibuya Cross (6/6), Asakusa & Imperial Palace (6/7) also they liked shopping at local stores like UNIQLO and 100 yen shop.
We are announcing the guide status for May 2024.
Number of guide requests: 38Top 3 countries: United States (10), Italy (10), France (3)Number of requested guests: 119Number of days (including requests from before April): 34 daysTop 3 countries: United States (11 days), France (4 days), Brazil (4 days)Number of guests: 108Number of guides: 18
A total of 14 people, 2 Americans and 12 Australians, went on a tour of Kamakura
On June 1st, 14 guests and 4 guides went on a tour of Kamakura. Among the volunteer guide organizations, the Kashiwa Goodwill Guide Association is probably the only one that can handle a large number of guests. It was a very enjoyable day for everyone.
American couple enjoys sightseeing in Tokyo
I took a lovely American couple to Asakusa, Shibuya, and Shinjuku. It rained on the way, but the hot couple didn't mind the rain at all. They will be staying in Japan for 4 weeks.
American and Australian 14 guests enjoyed Nikko Toushouguu and Futarayama shrine
American2 and Australian12 guests visited Nikko Toushouguu and Futarayama shrine depart from Shinjuku station. As so many guests, 3 guides supported them. They enjoyed Shinkyo and Japanese noodle too. They walked around Toushouguu as they like, and gathered at just the time and place. They were very organized.
A lovely family from America enjoyed Tokyo
The family is interested in Japanese daily culture. First, they went to experience Otaku culture in Akihabara. Then, they strolled through the Tsukiji fish market and tried sushi. After visiting the market, they visited Senso-ji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo and finally went to Shibuya to enjoy shopping.
4 Brazilian ladies enjoyed Tokyo tour
The group was composed of 3 sisters and one friend. Some of them have experience to live in Japan for a few years but not visited touristic points in Tokyo. Then they went to the most popular points in Tokyo such as Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Omotesando and Shibuya. They seemed to have been impressed with the contrast of old and new aspects.
Young Canadian couple enjoyed Noda GCANS
Young Canadian couple visited Noda underground flood control channel (GCANS). They walked down to the big pressure control water tank and took pictures. It was just like a great Greece shrine at the underground.
Active young American man enjoyed Rikuginen Japanese garden and central Tokyo area
Active young American man enjoyed Rikuginen Japanese garden, Asakusa Sensouji and Asakusa-jinja, Tokyo Tower, Zoujouji, and observatories near the Tokyo station. He was tough and explored around Tokyo station much more.
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign visitors to Japan in April totaled 3,042,900, exceeding 3 million for the second consecutive month.
The number of tour guide requests to the Kashiwa Goodwill Guide Association was 40 (131 people), and guides were available for 19 days, guiding 65 people.