Guide Profile - Atsuko IKETSU

Atsuko IKETSU

English and French Interpreter-Guide

Guiding Area: Tokyo and Greater Tokyo

Background

Born in Osaka, center of West Japan, and raised in Kamakura, ancient samurai city located about 50km south-west from Tokyo. After 11 years in the US, Thailand, the UK and France, currently devoted to welcome guests from all over the world as a national licensed guide.

Specialties and Hobbies

• Enthusiastic about visiting historical places in Japan and in other countries
• Loves reading books about history and culture
• Interested in tea ceremony and kimono
• Enjoy dancing classical ballet

Message

Tokyo has lots of faces changing day by day. You will be a witness of its dynamism on main streets, but once you get in a small alley, you will find traditional atmosphere in tranquility. During your stay, please enjoy finding daily lives of general Japanese people with the assistance of your guide!