Hi, I’m Nobu
Hi, I’m Nobu
I’ve lived in Tokyo for 21 years
I speak English, Mandarin, Japanese and some Spanish
I am a Business Development Specialist
Hey there, I'm Nobu, your friendly host in the vibrant city of Tokyo! One thing I adore about Tokyo is its endless variety of activities. From cultural festivals to fun concerts, there's always something exciting happening. It's a city that never sleeps, buzzing with energy day and night. And let's not forget the food! Tokyo's food scene is a feast for the senses, from casual street eats to haute cuisine. As a foodie, I'm here to steer you toward the best bites in town, ensuring your taste buds are in for a treat. With years of experience volunteering at a local shrine, I've delved deep into the customs and rituals that define Tokyo's heritage. Whether it's a traditional festival or a sacred ceremony, I'm eager to share my knowledge and insights with you. Let's make memories together while soaking in the magic of this extraordinary city. See you soon!
My knowledge & interests
Culture & customs
Local cuisine
Fine dining
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Cityscape photography
Traditional culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Painting
Landscape photography
Wildlife photography
Jazz music
Traditional crafts
My reviews
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Nobu was the perfect guide for us! He crafted the most amazing tour including all of the things we wanted to see and learn about and a few nice surprises. As a local resident, who lived in the US, Nobu’s perfect English was easy to understand and he was able to share perspective about our two very different cultures. We really connected and had great conversations! The perfect tour!
Jul 2025
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Nobu’s tour was the highlight of our vacation in Japan. He tailored the itinerary to our interests and went above and beyond to make this an amazing experience. So glad we were matched with him. I would request him in the future!
Jul 2025
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Nobu was an incredible tour guide! He took us around on our first full day in Tokyo and showed us the shrines and imperial palace. He was so full of information, and such an easy, great personality. The kids loved him and my 11 year old who is sometimes a bit shy was talking Nobu's ear off. Highly recommend him and the tour, which he tailored to exactly what we wanted. And an added bonus, after the tour he showed us his Rubik's cube skills!
Jul 2025
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We had a great day with Nobu. It was a private tour so he contacted me in advance to discuss my family’s preferences and was very easy going when we tweaked our itinerary along the way. He is knowledgeable and easy going and felt more like a friend we were traveling with than with a tour guide. Thanks again!
Jul 2025