TOKYO FREE GUIDE

August, 2008
Guide: Yu Arafuka
Route: Jinbo-cho - Tsukiji - Asakusa - Ueno - Roppongi - Shibuya

Dear Tokyo Free Guide,

Thank you for Yu!

Yu Arafuka whole-heatedly toured me from dawn to dusk with an indomitable determination to ensure I saw everything I wanted to see in Tokyo. Even before I arrived, he was extraordinarily kind and
helpful in making sure all of my interests were taken care of–he researched and composed a list of inexpensive hotels for me and offered to pick me up from the airport to make sure I arrived safely
to my hotel. He was always fast to reply to my questions and I immediately felt more comfortable about traveling alone for this trip. Because of Yu, my quick trip to Tokyo was very fulfilling, informative, and enjoyable. I had such a lengthy list of places I wanted to go and Yu weaved our itinerary together flawlessly, our tour was so extensive that I think we covered seven or eight of the subway lines! And with his engaging and warm personality, we quickly became fast friends. He is a true professional and an amazing ambassador. I am very happy to have a new friend in Tokyo!

Thank you again!
Megan from America

At Yodobashi Camera Akihabara

July, 2008
Guide: Kojun Ueno
Route: Iai-dojo - Sumida River Fireworks - Akihabara - Sony Building

July, 2008
Guide: Yoko Kobayashi
Route: Asakusa - Akihabara - Imperial Palace - Yanaka - Tokyo Metropolitan Government

June, 2008
Guide: Ichiro
Route: Gokokuji - Yasukuni Shrine - Omotesando - Shibuya

Dear Ichiro and TFG,

I want to thank you again for for a fine day in Tokyo, my request came at the last minute and Ichiro came through for me. We went to a couple of places that are off the beaten tourist track. It was very special and unforgetable. Ichiro helped me navigate through places I could never find on my own. I look forward to my next visit to Japan and to visit with my TFG friends. You are the best!! Feel free to use me as reference.

Kind regards,
Steve

May, 2008
Guide: Masako Shimada
Route: Odaiba - Omotesando - Harajuku - Shibuya

We wanted to thank you for arranging the services of Masako as our guide in Tokyo on May 21st. It was the most wonderful experience for us, as she was so gracious, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and warm. She helped us love Tokyo. She taught us about Japanese life and culture. She listened to all our requests, and gave us even more. As a final gesture of the day, she made sure we found a great restaurant and helped us order, even though she was already late for her own family, having spent more than the expected time with us. It was truly an amazing experience to meet her.

Paul Goldhamer and Michelle Farine

May, 2008
Guide: Kuniko Yanagi
Route: Ekouin (Ryogoku) - Edo Tokyo Museum - Chanko Lunch - Sumo Stable - Dinner at Izakaya

…for a wonderful day spent in the company of Kuniko, one of your voluntary guides. We had an absolutely fabulous time visiting the Edo museum, a hidden little shrine-cum-cemetery and then watching the sumo match. Wow, it was fascinating and amazing and I learnt a lot about this centuries old wrestling sport. Kuniko was a delight and taught me a lot. We also tried the chanko, the sumo’s national dish, but fortunately didn’t quite expand as much…

Well done and congratulations to your organization. It makes it all so much more personal and fascinating. See you soon again I hope.

April, 2008
Guide: Mayumi and Masaaki

Hello:
I would just like to thank you for you helping me get in touch with two of your volunteer guides, Mayumi and Masaaki - I had a great time in Tokyo, learned so much - and could not believe how wonderful this couple was. So genuine and friendly!
I wish you and your site, as well as Mayumi and Masaaki all the best!

David Huntley

On April 5, we had a hanami party at Shinjuku Gyoen park. Hanami is the Japanese traditional outdoor party beneath the cherry trees. The party had 36 participants and turned out to be a lot of fun.

Here are some comments from our guests:

Me and my girlfriend have spent some very great moments at the hanami party in the Gyoen park in shinjuku! we met a lot of tourists and guides and it was one of the best moments of our trip in Japan. Thanks to Yuji (our guide) for all that he did for us, we never forget his kindness! I recommend you Tokyo Free Guide: they are serious, helpful and very kind, don’t hesitate, contact them!
Jocelyn and Sandrine from France.

Many thanks for your warm hospitality and your amazing organization.
I always mention you when I report about my trip in Japan. All my friends and my colleagues are really surprised how Japanese people are so kind and friendly.
Giorgio from Italy.

April, 2008
Guide: Makoto Sato

Just a quick message. We are now back to Bangkok after a one wonderful week in Tokyo. We have been very happy to have Makoto Sato as our guide for one day and one diner. He has been extremely kind and helpful. We will keep in touch with him.

Thank you again for your help

Best regards

Jean-Louis Fontanilles

March 2008
Guide: Yuji Yoshida
Route: Akihabara - Ginza

Dear Tokyo Free Guide,

we want to thank you for this great day in Tokyo. I think our tour was not one of the normal guided tours. As we are a group of Anime fans we were in Tokyo to visit the Tokyo Anime Fair and asked for a guide to show us all great stores in Akihabara. And this was the best shopping tour we ever had! Our guide Yuji-san showed us around all places for Anime fans including a maid café. He is a very friendly and considerate person and as it was a shopping tour he had to be very patient ^^

If someone wants to book a guided shopping tour through Tokyo, Tokyo Free Guide is your best option. And be sure to ask for Yuji-san^^

We will never forget this tour and surely come again.

Best regards,
Daniel