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YUSUKE

HIRAYAMA

2 years of experience
Tokyo
Japan

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About

Japan has a great list of exciting aspects to explore. Be it history, culture, art, tradition, religion, or culinary delights – with Yusuke; you’ll get to discover all that Japan has to offer. 

Yusuke is a National Government Licensed Guide in Japan. Since before foraying into the exciting world of travel and tourism, he has worked in the IT industry for over three decades. If you’re looking to understand Japanese business culture, social issues, and technology, he’s your go-to guide. 

On his tours, you get to see one of the biggest megalopolises in the world while learning about traditional Japanese culture and ideas. He also loves to show you beautiful plum and cherry blossoms with careful camera closeups and explanations of species and symbolism. He’ll make sure you’re welcomed, comfortable, and enjoy learning something new. 

Join his tour and explore “live” Japan together!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursFood & Drink ToursGeneral Walking ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderMuseum DocentPrivate Tours

Types of tours

Streetwalking, Literature walk, pub crawl, food, museums, parks, historical spots, temples & shrines

Destinations

Tokyo: Imperial palace garden, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Shibuya, Central government district, etc.

Greater Tokyo area: Mt. Fuji area, Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura, etc.

Fun Fact!
My personal top 3 spots in Japan: 1. Mitokusan temple -Tottori (dangerous location); 2. Nibukawa hot spring -Ehime (highly alkaline PH9.6); 3. Kanno jigoku spring -Oita ("Cold Hell")
Hobbies & Interests
I'm an avid traveler myself (I've been to all 47 prefectures in Japan and 30 countries and regions worldwide). I love to visit places that are depicted in novels. Railways buff / Reading books (hosting online book clubs) / Watching movies

Virtual Tour Experience

Yusuke has been leading virtual tours primarily on Heygo (https://www.heygo.com/) since December 2020. His tours include famous spots in Tokyo such as Shinjuku, Ueno, and Imperial Palace. He created plum blossom and cherry blossom viewing tours, which became very popular. He also runs a top-rated art tour at a gallery, which exhibits Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and a digital immersive experience.

Testimonials

Diane T.

30 March 2021

Yusuke was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, very skilled with giving us stunning photos of the Cherry Blossoms on the Cherry Blossom Tour. He had a very good eye for what made good pictures and gave us both close-ups and panoramic views to enjoy. He was witty and had natural interaction with the text questions and comments. He included more than just the Cherry Blossoms, he also included some other very interesting commentary about the area and traditions. There were a number of participants who indicated that they watched for his tours because he is such a good tour guide. I totally concur with this sentiment. I was very impressed with this, my first Virtual Tour. Thank you so much Yusuke!!

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

HND, NRT

Licenses

Japan

Training

Language(s)

English, Japanese

Additional Education

National Government Guide Interpreter (Japan)

General Availability

Upon request, I'll make myself available to suit you.

Photo Album