
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

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

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

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

Tokyo Essentials Private Tour: Discover Old Edo-Tokyo and Akihabara (7 Hours)
7 Hours

Tokyo Essentials Private Tour: Imperial Garden, Shinto Shrine, Pop Culture, Sake and Shibuya Crossing (7 Hours)
7 Hours

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

Kamakura: Day trip from Tokyo with Romy (9 Hours)
9 Hours
Places Hiromi recommends in Tokyo

Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena
Historic LandmarkYokoami
Kiyosumi Gardens
ParksKoto-ku
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Religious LandmarksShibuya
Kamakura
Day Trips
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Religious LandmarksTsukiji
Kabukiza Theatre
Live EventsGinza
Ueno Park
ParksUeno
The National Museum of Western Art
MuseumsTaito-ku
Kappabashi Kitchen Town
MarketsTaito-ku
MOMAT (The National Museum of Modern Art)
MuseumsChiyoda-ku
Tokyo Skytree
ViewpointsSumida-ku
Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Religious LandmarksBunkyō-ku

Ippudo - Ginza
RamenGinza
Hirosaku
CasualShinbashi
Tonkatsu Maruya (とんかつまるや)
CasualChiyoda-ku
Ginza Habsburg Veilchen
Fine DiningGinza
Kannonyama Fruit Parlor
Bakeries/CafesGinza
Rossini Terrace
Fine DiningChiyoda-ku
Ginza Kagari
RamenGinza
Zakuro Ginza
CasualGinza
Restaurant Le Joujou
Fine DiningMeguro-ku
Tsukiji Sushi Iwa
SushiTsukiji
Ginza Yokota (ギンザヨコ)
Fine DiningGinza
Tsukiji Ushitake (築地牛武)
Street FoodTsukiji
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!
Hiromi on the Gaido blog

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