Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone
English
4 hours on average
1 day ago
KON-NICHI-WA (Hello) I’m Mitsuru (Mark) Sakai .
I was born in Hokkaido, the north part of Japan.
I moved to Seattle, USA when I was five and the name MARK was given by my classroom teacher then. It was also when I started to learn English, though it was a kid English, still I may using.
I came back to Japan when I was eleven and I experienced difficulties adjusting to new circumstances.
It was tough one.
Though, It forced me to notice the differences and similarities between the two countries.
Definitely these experiences became my precious back bone to be a tour guide still today.
My favorite subject is Japanese history especially regarding Shintoism, Buddhism and samurai-culture.
Also, since I studied architecture in university, I' m happy to introduce you our unique buildings and structures on the way.
However, my most favorite thing above all is to make your trip ever enjoyable.
I’d like to make you feel relaxed, safe and secured.
I wish I could see you someday soon..
Thank you.
Mitsuru Mark Sakai.
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
We may walk a lot so wear flat shoes .
Please note there are few area even in Tokyo where I have difficulty to get to your place.
We had a great time with Mark he took us to the most important places in the one day we had available in Tokio we even went to a budist ceremonial which was very powerful
Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, we certainly walked a lot and covered many places. Let's me take you to Kamakura next time. I'm looking forward to seeing you again
Mark was a Fantastic tour guide, showing us all the sites of Tokyo. His English was fantastic and he was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of our questions. We recommend Mark and cannot say enough good things about him!
I am very pleased to see that you were satisfied with my tour. I was worried about the weather with the typhoon approaching, but I am relieved that we were able to complete the tour safely. How was the rest of your trip? I was concerned that the typhoon, which lingered near Japan for quite some time, might have affected your travel plans afterward
Mark was a great tour guide for our party of 9 including 5 kids ages 10-17. He met us at our hotel and took us to the Fukagawa Fudo Buddhist Temple to see the Fire & Taiko Drum Ceremony. It was an incredible experience. We then visited Kiyosumi Garden and ended the morning at Fukagawa Edo Museum where we learned about housing during the Edo period when Samurai ruled. Mark kept the kids engaged while giving us an interesting tour. We would definitely hire Mark again!
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was my great pleasure to show you my favorite area Fukagawa. Yes one days is not enough to enjoy Tokyo and I truly looking forward to seeing you again. Next time, please let me guide you to Kamakura, Hakone and Nikko.
Mark was a fantastic guide. Very relaxed and full of information. He was flexible and gave us options as we went along. It was a hot day so we did a variety of indoor and outdoor touring. Would highly recommend Mark as your choice of your guide.
Hi Greg. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and such a fun time. Yes it was a really hot day for June and we walked a lot. Yes quite a lot. It was my great pleasure to show you ‘My Favorite Tokyo’ Looking forward to seeing you again sometime.