Welcome to Japanese Home Tour
Joined 2019
Tired of popular tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan? Visit my home! I live in the suburban area of Tokyo which takes about 50 min. from Tokyo station (20 min. train and 15 min bus ride). You can buy your favorite food at a grocery store near the station and cook lunch together in my kitchen.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Buying Japanese food in a grocery store and cooking lunch together.
Visiting Japanese ordinary home and see detailed lifestyle.
Knowing about Japanese food or “washoku” and traditional kimono.
Ending Point
At your hotel or anyplace in Tokyo
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transportation fee (guide)
Your transportation fee, The food you buy at grocery store
Tour Important Information
You will be able to experience ordinary life of the people in Japan, see many unique Japanese food, buy and cook your favorite ones.
Tour Details
1. Pick up at your hotel (if you stay in central area of Tokyo or Chiba).
2. Ride train to Ichikawa station.
3. Enjoy 360’ view from 45th floor of viewing deck next to the station (admission free).
4. Buy local food for lunch at grocery store next to the station.
5. Ride local bus to my apartment (15 min).
6. Cook lunch together and eat.
7. Try samples of Japanese dashi (soup stock of fish and seaweed) to know Japanese style dishes , kimono try-on, etc.
8. Back to the hotel or another place.
Example of the places I can take you at the end of the tour, approximate time and transportation fee are:
-Ginza (50 min. 700 yen)
-Ryogoku Kokugikan or Edo-Tokyo museum (40 min. 500 yen)
-Akihabara (45 min. 500 yen)
-Ueno (50 min. 550 yen)
-Shinjuku (one hour, 650 yen)
Please let me know if you have any food allergies or anything you prefer not to have at the time of booking.
Please take off your shoes when you enter my home. In Japan, we take off shoes at the entrance.
Important message from the supplier
If you stay in the central area of Tokyo or Chiba, I will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or anyplace you like.
We will take public transportation and walk a lot so please wear comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Chiaki K.
Welcome to Japan! My name is Chiaki. I’m a government licensed guide interpreter, a wife and mother of two grown-up children. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 30 years so I know the area well.
If you don’t want to miss popular “must see” places, wish to eat a variety of Japanese popular and delicious food, have particular interest in Japanese theatrical arts, architectures, gardens, tea ceremony and “kawaii” characters, or are tired of tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan, I can help you.
My goal is to help you to make your stay in Japan as memorable and fulfilling as possible. If I can serve you to make your special trip more special, it will be my pleasure.
Reviews
“An amazing day exploring Tokyo with a lovely person”
We spent half a day exploring Tokyo with Chiaki. We are a family of 6 (2 adults and 4 kids) from Australia and wanted a day where we could take in the city and learn about Japanese history and culture from a local perspective. Chiaki gave us exactly what we needed. She was exceptionally patient with the children and she designed the tour to include things that they wanted to do. Chiaki answered all of our questions as well as the many questions from the children. She even thought about things that would be needed when travelling with little children! Chiaki is very knowledgable and her perspective on Japan and Japanese culture was very helpful. We would highly recommend Chiaki as a guide in Tokyo.
Chiaki K.
Dear Nallini, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with your lovely family. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it suited both the adults and the children. It was a joy to see how curious and engaged the kids (especially Annabel and Gabriel) were, I loved their questions and interests! I hope you spend wonderful time in Japan, and I’d love to guide you again if you ever return to Tokyo. Arigato Nallini, Andrew and lovely kids!
“Family First day in Tokyo ”
We are a family of 4, kids ages 11 and 9. We loved our time with Chiaki. She met us at our hotel and brought us through Tsukiji Outer Market, Hongwanji Temple and through food hall and Ginza six garden. She helped so much finding food for all of us to try, especially the kids. We had a wonderful time. Chiaki is kind and knowledgeable.
Chiaki K.
Dear Matt, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review! It was my pleasure guiding you and your wonderful family around. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring these places. Watching your girls try the food and have new experiences at the market made me happy. I hope you enjoy your trip through Asian countries. Thank you again!
“Great start for my first visit in Japan”
My family and I had a great time exploring some of Tokyo's highlights with Chiaki-san! It was my first time in Japan and I needed a local guide to help us navigate the train system and the cultural aspects, such as temple etiquette and routines. Chiaki-san was very helpful, and she gets along well with my family. We feel very comfortable! I also admire Chiaki-san for being active online as a guide, being a woman and mother. She's a great role model. Thank you Chiaki-san!
Chiaki K.
Thank you Evelyn-san, for your wonderful review! Like I already wrote in my previous message, you have a beautiful family and a lovely teacher. I had a great time and felt comfortable with you, too! Please send my best wishes to your mom, Albert, Hans and April. I look forward to meeting you and your family again in the future! Thank you so much! Arigato Evelyn-san!
$122/ per group
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