Hello, and thank you for visiting my website.
My name is Hiromi Nakano, and I am a licensed English guide in Tokyo.

You might be wondering, what does “licensed English guide” mean?
It means that I have passed official exams on English, Japanese history, culture, geography, and safety rules, and have received official permission from the government to guide visitors professionally.

So, why did I decide to become a guide?
The answer is simple: I wanted to share my love for Japan with overseas visitors, guiding them with accurate knowledge.

My favorite style of guiding is the kind where I and my guests blend into a town.
For example, I might explore the city with you freely, walk into a local restaurant without any prior research and enjoy the food, or have casual conversations with locals we happen to meet.

Of course, travel is a “once-in-a-lifetime experience,” so visiting historical sites is wonderful too.
I would be delighted to meet guests who want to enjoy Tokyo in a casual way, while also gaining a little extra knowledge depending on the mood at the time.

I am a tour guide, but also a mom of three kids, raising them here in Tokyo.
They are 14, 12, and 7 years old now (*as of 2025).
I believe that my experience helps me support my guests traveling with children.
I hope families can enjoy their time in Tokyo in a relaxed way, for example, by spending some time playing at a local park with your kids.

Please feel free to share what kind of trip you’d like to enjoy!
I’ll do my very best to make it a fun and memorable experience for you.