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Ryo - Tour Guide in Tokyo

Konnichiwa ! I'm Ryo, your local guide. I was born and raised in Tokyo. I graduated from Shinjuku Public High School, a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and then went to Waseda University, which is about a 30-minute walk from the same station. I used to live in Kabukicho town and worked for a movie production company located in the Shinjuku Nichome gay town. I have first-hand experience going to many of the establishments which we will discuss during the tour.

Currently, I work as a cram school English teacher during the day, teaching both high school students and recent graduates.

About the guide

Tours delivered on GuruWalk: 100
Guide on GuruWalk since: 2024
Languages: English

1 Tour of Ryo

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Michael
(2 Ratings) Boston
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

Ryo gives an incredibly thorough and incredibly honest tour of very interesting districts with so many personal stories. More than I would share about myself with visitors, but grateful for his willingness to make us feel a part of the place. Highly recommend this i very unique tour.

Response from Ryo
Michel-san! Thank you very much for your review. I thought your questions and sense of humor really shaped our five-person tour. I had so much fun and I think we laughed so many times. I always admire Americans’ wit and how easily they connect and interact with new people. I am sorry to say that we Japanese don't have that and we should learn from Americans.
Irene
(1 Rating) Venice
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Travelled in couple - Mar 2026

Very cool way to discover the area, learn its secrets, and hear about first hand experience of the district. Not for shy people though! Come open minded and ready to have fun

Response from Ryo
Irene-san,Thank you very much for your review! I think we had so much fun that night. We laughed so much so many times. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed that much on any other tour this year so far and I’m sure I will remember this tour for years to come.
Soňa
(1 Rating)
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Travelled in couple - Mar 2026

We had the best time with Ryo in Shinjuku

Response from Ryo
Sona san ! Arigato Gozaimasu for your review ! I had a great time walking with you! It was fun !
Nathalie
(3 Ratings) Hua Hin
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Travelled in couple - Apr 2026

Most enjoyable walking tour we’ve had in years!! Ryo is entertaining, honest and à fast walker!! We saw sides of Tokyo we didn’t know existed and learnt a huge amount about the Japanese culture. This tour can be a bit explicit, but Ryo is charming and polite and respectful the whole way. Just be ready to be surprised by how honest his stories are. But we loved it. Thank you Ryo.

Response from Ryo
Nathalie san ! Arigato Gozaimasu for your review ! I am glad to hear that you loved it. As you pointed out, I might have walked too fast that night. A lady in the other party was checking her watch occasionally, so I felt like I had to finish the tour on time and we did. I should have asked her if she had another appointment right after the tour. If that was not the case, I could have done longer tour .Regret ! 
Ivana
(12 Ratings) Zagreb
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Travelled in group - Feb 2026

Response from Ryo
Arigato gozaimasu for your generous review !

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