“A lovely tour with Chiaki”

We had two excellent tours with Chiaki! We had a 4 hour tour the afternoon/evening of our first day in Tokyo, then a 6 hour tour the day after that. She was early to meet us in our hotel, and very well organized and professional. I asked for help to learn to use the metro system, and she carefully explained how to navigate as we went to different places our first day. We saw the Meiji Jingu Shrine, Palace outer garden, Shinjuku Hanazono Shrine, a shopping district (forgot which one), a very fancy department store, briefly walked through the golden gai district (it was still daylight), and a few other shrines and areas. We saw so much! Chiaki was very well organized and completely customized the tour to us. When we went to the Metropolitan Government Observatory to finish our tour at the observation deck and found a very long line, she quickly found an alternative and we went there instead. No line, and still an incredible view. In fact, it was near the harbor area, and after looking at other pictures, I think it was better. We had two wonderful tours with Chiaki, and I highly recommend her as a guide. She is very knowledgeable, and if she didn't have the facts, she quickly found them. She also is very prepared and helpful. Thank you for a lovely experience, Chiaki!

Chiaki K.

(136 reviews)

Thank you so much Melissa, for your wonderful and detailed review! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed both tours and that your first days in Tokyo were such a positive experience. It was a pleasure meeting you and explore the different parts of the city together for me, too. Your pictures and Will’s movies of underwater life was so beautiful and fascinating. They will stay in my memory with our two day tours together forever. I hope that you will continue to take many beautiful pictures and movies around the world. Thank you for spending two lovely days exploring Tokyo with me. I sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to Japan! Arigato! P.S Thank you for the Trader Joe’s bag and nuts. I love them!

“Wonderful tour guide!”

We had two excellent tours with Chiaki! We had a 4 hour tour the afternoon/evening of our first day in Tokyo, then a 6 hour tour the day after that. She was early to meet us in our hotel, and very well organized and professional. I asked for help to learn to use the metro system, and she carefully explained how to navigate as we went to different places our first day. We saw the Senso-ji temple and area, Nakamise shopping street, Asakura museum (an interesting, hidden gem of a traditional house and art museum), Tennoji Temple and graveyard, and the Fukagawa Fudodo fire ceremony. (To me the fire ceremony was interesting for about 10 minutes, but went on for about 30, but I was also cold!) Chiaki was very good at telling us about the sights as we went and answering our questions. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and has a lovely laugh and sense of humor. I highly recommend Chiaki as a tour guide!

Chiaki K.

(136 reviews)

Dear Melissa, thank you for your lovely messages! Your comments really encourage me. Please see my reply to the other review you posted! Arigato!

“Tokyo with Chiaki”

We had an excellent guide in Chiaki who exceeded expectations! We were interested in visiting the fish markets and a tea ceremony and Chiaki ensured that everything we were interested in was covered. She is a lovely and warm guide who was excellent with our two kids also. The tea ceremony was intimate and authentic - a wonderful highlight. Chiaki is a wonderful guide who goes above and beyond

Chiaki K.

(136 reviews)

Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m so glad to hear that you had good times both at the fish markets and the tea ceremony. I’m especially happy that your children enjoyed the day as well. it was lovely and fun spending time with your beautiful family. Thank you again for your kind words. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Tokyo in the future!