Joanne

The Scottish Movie Maker

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  • I live in Tokyo
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Joanne

Hi, I am Joanne!

I have been working as a guide and a movie maker for around 5 years, and have been living in Tokyo for 3 years, after moving here from Scotland, UK. I am creative, patient and love off-the-beaten-track things. As a movie maker, I love telling stories, taking photos and planning events. I feel like these skills combined will help me share my unique angle of Tokyo in an engaging way – from photo taking of the neon lights, stories of the spectacular shrines, and unique finds that would otherwise go unfound.

I would love to share the best of Tokyo with you, making your trip memorable and special.

  • I live in Tokyo
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

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Reviews

Rekha
11 June 2025
We had an amazing sightseeing tour of Shinjuku with Joanne! Despite us running late, she was extremely patient and understanding. She never made us feel rushed and took her time to show us all the highlights of the area. Joanne’s knowledge of Shinjuku and her warm, friendly attitude made the entire experience unforgettable. She went above and beyond to ensure we saw everything we were interested in and more. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a relaxed, informative, and enjoyable tour in Tokyo!Shinjuku
Terry
5 June 2025
Joanne was great, relaxed and easy going no rushing around. We came armed with a few questions but were very happy to go along with the flow. We'll probably be going back to Japan next year and will be looking forward to another tour with Joanne, praise indeed.Just a Perfect Introduction
olivier
1 May 2025
great guide, nice and knows her city great guide
Mark
1 May 2025
Excellent guided trip with Joanne. Very informativeShibuya trip
Shari and Lauren
28 April 2025
This was my first time to Japan. My friend and I arrived the day before and we were jet lagged so we scheduled a late morning tour. We met Joanne in Shibuya and from the start of the tour she was engaging, personable and knowledgable. In addition to pointing out some of the most exciting and historical sites to see, she also shared with us local spots that may elude the typical tourist. As an expat, she knew exactly what interested us and how to pace the tour perfectly. She was a delight and we would not hesitate to recommend her over and over again! Fantastic and fun tour!!!
Surash
23 April 2025
Great tour guide with excellent knowledge of the local area and history! Would highly recommend! Excellent start to our holiday
Mark
17 April 2025
Joanne was totally excellent. Not just giving us information on the tour but helping us to improve our experience of our visit. Tha is Joanne you were amazing Totlly excellent
Joanne
16 April 2025
In our first day in Tokyo this was a great way to start. We got a flavour of the city and some guidance on how to navigate the public transport which was invaluable. Really enjoyed the tour and would recommend Joanne highly. She was friendly & informed. Our only downside was trying to find the meeting point. Tokyo is so busy and the area was undergoing renovations- so give yourself double the time when trying to get where you want to go! Get to know Tokyo
Jeff & Debby
16 April 2025
We have done Withlocals tours and many Asian countries and enjoyed them all! It’s the best way to see the area and you do it at your own pace and can change up the itinerary if needed. Joanne was one of the best we have ever had. She had a sign so we could find her easily- that was a first. She had visuals in her notebook and she really explained things in detail, but not overly so to bore you. You won’t go wrong on a tour with Joanne! Great guide and highly recommended!
Katie
3 April 2025
Joanne did a fantastic job showing us around the key areas of Tokyo on this tour! She showed us the highlights of Shibuya, including a secret spot to see the crossing from up high, and took us to Harajuku, which was a hit with our 3 teenage daughters. We were able to ask her tons of questions about the trains, which areas we should go to, and ones we can cross off our list (only due to our limited time in Tokyo). We asked her for a sushi recommendation for dinner that night and walked us all the way to the restaurant and helped us get a table. That dinner was one of our favorites during our trip to Japan - phenomenal food and spectacular views! Highly recommend this tour if you're heading to Tokyo and definitely book with Joanne. 10/10! We loved learning about Tokyo from Joanne!

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