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Welcome to Japanese Home Tour
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.
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
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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
Chiba Tour Reviews
“Chiaki gets 5 stars for a reason ”
I'm always reluctant relying online reviews especially when I flew 14 hrs to get there. Im glad I did and Im glad we got connected with Chiaki. She is awesome we brought my 83 year old mother in law and Chiaki not only gave all the history etc. but held her arm much of the time, sheparded her around and made changes on the fly like saying it's too hot for her at the next site let's do this instead. Bottom line if your sitting on your couch in the states planning a trip to Tokyo and your bringing your parents and you want a low key, not rushed experience she's the one. 5 stars all day
Chiaki K.
(86 reviews)Hi Mark, thank you for your fantastic review! I’m glad to know that you enjoy my tour! I’m also spending a joyful time with you and your family. Your mother-in-law is a wonderful person to talk with and I admire her. Thank you so much for booking me as your guide for such a long and precious journey. We have one more day together and I’d like to make it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. See you at 9:30 tomorrow at your hotel! Thank you again!
Tyson B.
Shinjuku Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho Evening Tour
“Great start to our trip”
Chiaki was a great guide, full of local knowledge. We had an evening tour, visiting a number of areas with a few surprises along the way (stepping into the serenity of a shrine, moments away from the hustle and bustle to name one). Thank you for saving us from looking like tourists on our first day Chiaki
Chiaki K.
(86 reviews)Thank you Tyson, for posting your great review and beautiful photos! I’m glad to hear that you liked my tour. Hope you enjoy your trip in Japan and go back home safely and smoothly. Please send my best wishes to Kelly and Spencer. Arigato!
“Perfect immersion into the delicious world of food”
We spent 3 wonderful hours, discovering the food market, food places . We strongly recommend!!
Chiaki K.
(86 reviews)Dear Gwenaelle, thank you for posting a wonderful review and photo! I sent a message to your email address, so please see it! Thank you again!
