Self Introduction

I am 32 years old and live in Tokyo. Actor and Tour Guide by profession. I love to travel and have visited 65 countries. I also love traveling in Japan and have visited all 47 prefectures. Yes! I am an extensive traveler. I studied acting abroad in Canada and will return to Japan in 2023. After being helped by many people while traveling abroad, I started a tour guide business in Tokyo, hoping that tourists who come to Japan will fall in love with Japan even more. I like to walk around famous places and cities only local people know about. I speaks English and Spanish.

About the services

Currently, I offer private tours, walking tours.

1) Private Tours

I can be your guide through your journey in Japan. I can take you to famous tourist spots or places only locals know about. The price is 200 USD for a half day 4 hours and 300 for a full day 10 hours. Transportation and meals are not included, and we will use the subway for transportation. I can go whenever you will visit. If you are solo traveler, just ask me about the price. I can’t make the itinerary cause Japanese rule, only travel agency can do it.

(2) Walking tour

I will conduct a walking tour with a maximum of 10 people for about 3 hours. I will take you to Asakusa, Akihabara, Ueno, and other must-visit places with explanations. The price is not confirmed, and the tour is scheduled to last 4 hours.

Conclusion

I look forward to providing you with a great tour that will make you love Japan even more.Please get in touch with us at the email address below!

Email: japan.guide.jupiter@gmail.com

I am also on Instagram and TikTok.
Please follow me! Have a good trip in Japan.
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① Curry

Curry is a well-known Japanese national dish. Everyone, young and old, male and female, loves curry rice. We recommend CoCoichi chain restaurants for your first try.

② Tendon

Tempura is gradually becoming famous worldwide, but local people eat Tendon more often. Crispy tempura with sauce is really excellent. At first, I recommend a chain restaurant called Tenya, which is inexpensive and delicious.

③ Udon noodles

There are many noodle dishes in Japan, but my personal favorite is udon. The chewy noodles and the soup with dashi broth are superb! Cold udon is also delicious. I recommend Marugame Seimen, a chain restaurant, for a good start.

④ Beef bowl (Gyu-don)

Everyone loves beef bowl. It is cheap, fast, and tasty. There is a beef bowl restaurant at every station. We recommend a chain restaurant called Suki-ya for starters.

⑤ Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is a typical Japanese dish of deep-fried pork. If you want to eat a lot of rice, eat tonkatsu. The chain restaurant called Katsuya is recommended first.

⑥ Yakiniku

Whenever something makes them happy, Japanese people go to yakiniku. It is recommended because you can eat various parts of meat! I recommend the chain restaurant Gyukaku.

⑦ Takoyaki

Takoyaki is very popular in Southeast Asia these days. It is a small ball filled with an octopus. It is hot, fluffy, and super delicious. I recommend the chain restaurant Gindako.

⑧ Katsu Curry

This is the most potent combo of the first curry with pork cutlet on top. I have never met anyone who doesn’t like Katsu Curry. It is absolutely delicious. We recommend Gogo Curry, a chain restaurant. More shops info is here Top 5 Katsu Curry restaurant to visit in Tokyo

⑨ Gyoza

Gyoza in Japan is eaten grilled. Gyoza is served as a side dish and eaten with white rice. It is the greatest happiness. I recommend the chain restaurant “Ohsho”.

⑩ Shabu-Shabu

Yakiniku is popular, but shabu-shabu is also popular. You put vegetables in a pot with soup stock, add thin slices of meat, and eat. It is delicious. I recommend a chain restaurant called On-yasai. The “On-yasai” is also a trendy dish.

Of course, and more FOOD!

I mentioned 10 lists, but so many food we have. I’m gonna write about more stay tuned my blog or TikTok. I hope you will come to Japan and enjoy eating delicious Japanese food!

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What is UDON?

Udon is a thick noodle made from wheat flour, and it is prepared and served in various ways, like hot and cold, with egg on top, and with curry. But the most common way is KAKE UDON(かけうどん). It comes with hot soup made from dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and thinly chopped scallions. And also, Bukkake Udon(ぶっかけうどん) is very popular. This is cold udon with soy sauce. Yes, Udon is simple food. 

Where Can I eat Udon?

Udon restaurants can be found in every city and even in train stations. There are famous restaurants that serve delicious udon, but the one we will introduce here is a chain called Marugame Seimen. This is the right answer.

Marugame-Seimen

We Japanese love Marugame so much that Marugame has over 1000 stores all over Japan.

The meaning of Marugame is the name of a Japanese city. Udon noodles are also a specialty of Kagawa Prefecture, and Marugame, located in Kagawa, is the origin of the name.

What should I eat?

There are many types of Udon in Marugame. You might get lost. I highly recommend Cold Bukkake Udon and Hot Kake Udon. Those two are the most popular, and I always order those. and they also sell Tempura and rice balls on the counter. You can taste udon and others same time. Here is the menu link.

Enjoy your trip to Japan; I’ll write more articles about the Japan trip. so stay Tuned!

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Tonkatsu is a thickly sliced pork loin or fillet coated with flour, egg, and bread crumbs deep-fried in oil. It is eaten throughout Japan and is popular overseas as one of the most representative Japanese foods. When it comes to tonkatsu, it is common to eat it with tonkatsu sauce, but you can add miso base, and the other way to eat katsu, like Katsudon with tonkatsu on top of rice with eggs, katsu curry with curry, etc., there is a way to eat that is loved by people.

History of Tonkatsu!

The French cutlet was brought to Japan, and in 1897, the Western-style restaurant “Renga-Tei” in Ginza put “pork cutlet” on the menu, which was the beginning of the style of Tonkatsu we know today. Unlike the thin, crispy French cutlets, the thickly cut, juicy pork was famous and became a soul food many people loved.

Tonkatsu Yamabe at Ueno

Tonkatsu Yamabe is my favorite pork cutlet restaurant, and you can get a full meal for $6. Be warned, there is a line out the door!

Tonkatsu DEN at Toyo-Cho

Tonkatsu DEN is a chain of tonkatsu restaurants. You can enjoy delicious tonkatsu at a reasonable price. There are many restaurants in the east side of Tokyo.

Shichifuku at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

Shichifuku is a popular teishoku restaurant located in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. Tonkatsu is one of the popular menu items. You can enjoy excellent pork cutlets in an unpretentious atmosphere for only $7.

Saint Vincent at Otsuka

Saint Vincent is a French restaurant located in Otsuka. However, it becomes a Tonkatsu restaurant only on Fridays at noon. The juicy pork cutlets are loved by many customers.

Best Katsu-Curry Restaurant in Tokyo

Tonkatsu is delicious, but so is curry with pork cutlet! There are many famous restaurants in Tokyo. Katsu-Curry is our national food!

Beef Katsu is getting popular now

Beef cutlets have also become popular recently. This restaurant is located in Ningyocho, and there is always a line of people waiting in line for a delicious beef cutlet.

Enjoy Tonkatsu and Katsu food in Tokyo!

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How to bath in Sento

I know it is a little confused about it. So I’ll make it straight and simple.

• Take off your shoes before enter
• Pay money at the desk or from vending machine
• Take off your clothes, and not put a Swim suit
• Taking a shower first, before going to hot bath
• Towels are not allowed in the bathtub

Now you are ready to go, so lets get started!

Kotobuki-Yu at Ueno

The ginormous hot sauna, salt sauna, and cave water bath completely crisped me up. It’s great to enjoy the atmosphere of old Japan, as if you’ve gone through a type-slip.

Hagino-Yu at Uguisudani

It is so large that it is hard to believe it is a public bathhouse. There is an open-air bath, a carbonated bath, a bath that changes daily, and a large sauna. You can also eat rice. It may be the best public bathhouse in Tokyo.

Sakae-Yu at Ueno

Public bathhouse loved by locals. It is famous for its sauna, and events are sometimes held there.

Daikoku-Yu at Kinshi-cho

There are two kinds of saunas. Mugwort steaming is the best different space. There is a deck for outdoor air bath. There is an open-air bath where you can bathe in hot spring water. The daily changing baths change every day. And it is inexpensive, 670 yen (including sauna fee)

Shimizu-Yu at Shibuya

An oasis in the middle of Omotesando. The sauna is good and the water bath is cold. There is a carbonated spring and seasonal hot water (lemon ginger water), too good to be true.

You can enjoy there!

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There are two ways to get to these islands. Ferry and airplane. It takes longer to get there, but it is worth it. Rebun Island is a paradise called the Floating Island of Flowers and is famous for trekking. You can also view Rishiri Fuji on Rishiri Island on the other side of the island and always enjoy the spectacular view. Fresh seafood can be enjoyed on either island.

Hiking and Trekking

Rebun Island is one of the most famous Trekking place in Japan. So many tourists are visiting this small Island for the nature and flower. There are several trekking and hiking courses. Today I’ll tell you two main ones.

Momoiwa Trekking Course

The 6.4-km-long course allows hikers to enjoy hiking while viewing the western coast with its cliffs and blue ocean. The maximum elevation difference is approximately 100 m uphill and 250 m downhill, with relatively few ups and downs. Since most of the hiking is on well-maintained trails, this course is recommended for first-time and beginner hikers.

Cape Tour Course

The course is approximately 13 km long and takes about 5 hours, starting from Cape Scoton, the northernmost point of Rebun Island, through Cape Gorota and Cape Sumikai to Hamanaka. Enjoy both the spectacular scenery and flowers.

Enjoy watching the sunrise with Mt.Rishiri

Get up early in the morning to see the sunrise. You can see the sunrise with Rishiri Fuji on Rishiri Island. The sunset is also very beautiful.

Eating Special Food in Rebun Island

Rebun Island is one of the best places in Japan to eat fresh seafood. Undan (sea urchin), kelp, etc., are famous. Grilled hokke is the best, so please enjoy it!

Staying Traditional Japanese hostel

There are a few resort hotels on Rebun Island. There are guest houses and small homey hotels. Please come and have a relaxing time. I recommend Hamanasu, the inn where I stayed, for its delicious food!

Going to Rishiri Island by Ferry

You can enjoy the island!

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Otsuka（大塚）

Kinshi-Cho（錦糸町）

Keisei-Tateishi（京成立石）

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa（清澄白河）

Kouenji（高円寺）

Enjoy those places which is not famous for tourist. You will go further Tokyo, You will love more Tokyo.

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I do love Jiro-Kei Ramen so much. It is very famous among the Japanese, but it is domestic. So I’ll explain it. Jiro-Kei Ramen refers to a style or lineage of ramen that takes “Ramen Jiro” as its original, typical, model, or standard. Ramen Jiro is a popular ramen restaurant founded in 1968 in Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Its characteristic feature is the quantity of ramen and the strength of its flavor, which has a substantial and impactful effect. It is characterized by garlic, pork fat, and hard noodles. The Cult of Ramen is Jiro-kei!

※Caution & how to order JIRO-RAMEN※

Restaurants serving Jiro-style ramen often have their own rules. Also, the owner is focused on making the ramen and is usually not very friendly. If you go to eat Jiro-style ramen, please understand the following rules before you go.

1) Visit by one or two people (do not go with a large group).
2) Bring a 1000 yen bill in cash (required at the ticket machine).

3) Don’t say anything until your ramen comes out.
4) When the ramen is ready, ask, “Garlic?” If you need garlic, say “please”; if not, say “no”.
5) Take pictures as soon as possible.
6) Eat quickly so that you can finish eating within 15 minutes.

Now you’re ready to go! So let’s get started!

Ramen Jiro Mita-honten

The main branch of the legendary “Ramen Jiro” restaurant, which has more than 50 branches in Japan, is located in Mita, Tokyo. Lines form even when the restaurant opens at 8:30 a.m.; they never disappear for the rest of the day. It is trendy, and the rules are strict, so it may be better to go to another Jiro restaurant first.

@jupiterishida THIS IS THE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD IN JAPAN. #japanesecultures #japanesefoodlovers #japaneseramen #japanesefoods #rameninjapan #viajeajapon ♬ I'm So Hungry – Karter Zaher

Ramen Butayama

Butayama is a ramen chain gaining momentum with new branches opening recently. It is recommended because the rules are relatively relaxed and you can enjoy Jiro-style food.

Ramen Dai

Ramen Dai is a very famous Jiro-style ramen restaurant in Nerima. If you order the “mashashi” ramen, the vegetables appear as if they are in a tower. Please note that it is a very large portion.

HINOBUTA at Ningyo-Cho

At HINOBUTA in Ningyo-Cho, you can enjoy a large portion of Jiro-style ramen and very spicy ramen at the same time. This ramen can only be found here!

ORE NO IKIRU MICHI

ORE NO IKIRU MICHI is a Jiro Ramen chain that has recently gained momentum. There are also stores in the U.S., and the number of stores is increasing rapidly. The taste is also very delicious.

BARIO

At BARIO, you can enjoy intense ramen with a lot of garlic and a lot of pork fat.

Ramen Saburo

Jiro Ramen in the Shiodome Area, Saburo. You can choose from three flavors: salt, miso, or soy sauce. Be warned that the portions are huge. Make sure to get a Small size. Of course, the taste is delicious. You can change the flavor with the seasonings on the table and enjoy it.

@jupiterishida Jiro Style Ramen is one of the popular cult ramen in Japan. Lots of vegetables, pork, and garlic are on the top of the bowl. The taste? No need to say. Yes! It's incredible 👍 this restaurant is located near Shiodome station, Tokyo, Japan. #japaneseramen #jiroramen #tokyofood #rameninjapan #tokyotravelguide #ramenlovers ♬ 真夜中のドア〜stay with me – 松原みき

Jiro Ramen is everywhere!

How do you like it? I always want to eat Jiro-Kei Ramen so much. This post may be good for you, Top 10 you must visit in Japan. See you next time!

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Japanese Mutton Barbecue

SHIROKUMA – Japanese Mutton Barbecue

Shibetsu Barbeque – Japanese Mutton Barbecue

SUSHI

Chokotto Standing Zushi – SUSHI

RAMEN

KIRAITO – Ramen

Ramen Jiro Sapporo

175 ° DENO Dandan Noodles – Ramen

Japanese Curry

Bem Bera network company – Soup curry

PURUPURU – NATTO CURRY

CLOCK – Omelette cheese curry

Sapporo is Brilliant!

How do you like it? I always want to go to Sapporo for fantastic food. This post may be good for you, Top 10 you must visit in Japan. See you next time!

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Where is Kobe, How to Get to Kobe?

Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture and is located in the Kansai region. It is a 30-minute train ride from Osaka and an hour from Kyoto. It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train. Sannomiya Station is the center of Kobe.

What is the Kobe-style Gyoza

Gyoza is basically eaten with soy sauce and vinegar sauce, but in Kobe, it is eaten with a slightly spicy miso sauce. The original Gyoza-en was founded in 1951. The Miso Sauce was tried because it goes better with rice, and it was so well received that it continues to be served today.

HYOTAN（ひょうたん）at Sannomiya

Where can I try excellent miso-style gyoza in Kobe? I highly recommend Hyotan. Here is my favorite Gyoza restaurant. This popular restaurant was established in 1957. It now has six stores in Kobe. They only have Gyoza on the menu even though they don’t have rice which normally we find in gyoza restaurants. But there are long customer lines waiting for the gyoza. The original blend of red miso-based and moderately sized minced meat, etc., gives it an unforgettable taste when dipped in the one and only miso sauce.

How to eat miso-based gyoza?

First, with Hyotan’s special miso sauce. Second, mix vinegar and soy sauce (2:1). Next, mix vinegar and soy sauce (2:1). Finally, add raayu (Chinese chili oil) to taste. It is optional, you can add grated garlic.

Kobe has also great restaurants.

Ramen- Daiichi-Asahi

When you drink beer whatever alcohol, you should visit Daiichi-Asahi. You can have great Kobe-style Ramen. it’s so nice!

Japanese Curry Rice – SAVOY

If you like Japanese Curry, you have to go to Savoy in Kobe. This is the best Japanese Curry rice in Japan for sure. more info is written here. Best Japanese Curry restaurant in Kobe, Japan

Gyoza in Kobe is Brilliant!

How do you like it? I always want to go to Toyama for fantastic sushi. One more thing, Sashimi-don is also famous for Toyama, so I will write another article about them. his post may be good for you, Top 10 you must visit in Japan. See you next time!

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