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Hiromi N., local guide in Tokyo

Hiromi N.

Licensed local guide in Tokyo

Licensed guideTokyo local
5.0(6 reviews)

About Hiromi

I used to work for Imperial Household Agency and am proud to be familiar with the imperial culture that laid the foundation of Japan. I love meeting new people, traveling, expanding my horizons, and sharing my knowledge of Tokyo with everyone.

Years of experience & specialties

3+ years of experience as a licensed guide with a specialty in history, art and gastronomy

Languages I'm fluent in

Japanese, English, French, and Italian

Favorite local cuisine

Sushi or Ramen

Favorite things to do in Tokyo

Going to a classic music concert, art museum, or shopping

Private tours with Hiromi

Places Hiromi recommends in Tokyo

What travelers say about Hiromi

5.0(6 reviews)
  • Jeff5 out of 5Jun 2025

    We had a great time with Romy touring the Meiji Jingu shrine! Romy was so knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the shrine itself and also about Japanese history. Romy was cheerful and guided us well. She made an effort to talk to each person on the tour to make sure they were having a good time (my daughter said “she is amazing, I learned so much”). We ate at a restaurant she recommended which was fabulous and near our hotel. We are so grateful that Romy was able to lead our tour.

  • Michael5 out of 5May 2025

    Tokyo Essentials Private Tour: Tsukiji Market, Imperial Palace, and Asakusa (6 Hours)

    My wife and I had a wonderful and memorable experience with Hiromi — she is an amazing tour guide but also much more than that! She gave great context to the market with so much information we would not have heard otherwise, and she is so passionate about Japan and incredibly expressive about it. She was so attentive to us and at the same time friendly with so many people in the market. She loves people, and communicating with people, and it shows! We felt like we made a new friend and we hope she gets to visit us in America some day so we can return the gift she gave to us. We could not recommend her more highly!

  • Eric5 out of 5Apr 2025

    Discover the Heart of Tokyo: Fishmarket, Imperial Garden, Asakusa and Sky Tree (8 Hours)

    Aside from a wealth of knowledge, Hiromi was always gaging the pace of the tour. Since we had the 8 hour tour from fish market to Skytree. There was much to accomplish. And as we are such foodies and always hungry for the best of everything there was always time for this. She is so kind that we felt we made a new friendship. We plan to invite her to dinner in our return . It was a great way to explore the best in 1 day .

  • Fiona P.5 out of 5Mar 2025

    Romy gave us an outstanding tour of Tsukiji Fish Markets that surpassed our expectations. (We felt she showed us the spirit of Japan.) She gave us a warm welcome and shared her deep knowledge of the history and culture of the area from the moment we set off together. We enjoyed a brief stop at a Buddhist temple to begin with, which gave us a sense of the area's history and spirituality. Then, as our tour of the markets began, Romy picked some absolutely delicious treats to enjoy, while also explaining useful local phrases (which we'll use over the rest of our visit). It's difficult to pick which foods we enjoyed most, because their quality was always high, but the grilled wagyu beef was amazing (sugoii!). The tuna sushi was the best we've ever had. We also enjoyed tea and local snacks so much that we bought several longer-lasting items to take home with us. I am certain that having Romy choose the food for us vastly improved our experience of Tsukiji markets compared to if we'd gone on our own. Plus, her impressive knowledge of history behind the foods and sights added the depth we were after. Romy is a delightful and skilled hostess, and a very warm, intelligent and courteous person. She treated us like royalty the entire time. I would love to do another tour with her, and recommend her without hesitation to anyone visiting Tokyo. We feel very fortunate to have spent the morning with her. Thank you so much again, Romy!

  • Chio A.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    Taste Tsukiji Like a Local! Exclusive Tokyo Food Culture Private Tour (3.5 hours)

    Hiromi was an outstanding guide for our tour of the fish market in Japan! Her deep knowledge of the market and its history brought every corner to life, and she made sure to tailor the experience to our interests. Hiromi’s warm and accommodating nature ensured we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the tour. We left with a newfound appreciation for Japanese seafood culture, thanks to her expertise and enthusiasm. Highly recommend her as a guide!

  • Frank P.5 out of 5Sep 2024

    Best of Tokyo Private Tour: Tsukiji Market, Tokyo Station, Imperial Garden and Asakusa (8 Hours)

    Hiromi is a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable and generous. Her passion for the local food and history makes this tour of the Tsukji inner & outer markets most enjoyable. We loved soaking in the atmosphere and tasting a range of traditional foods and drinks. Highlights for us included beautiful sushi and our first taste of sake. Niromi shared information about her life & was interested to hear about ours. We would highly recommend this tour to other travellers. Thank you Hiromi for a most memorable experience in Tokyo!

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