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Tokyo Half-day As You Like with Kaori
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Joined 2019
This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more to experience besides the list. As half day tour, please pick up 1 or 2 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Kappabashi kitchen street, Hoppy street
Ueno Park (greenery, culture and samurai history), Yanaka local walking
Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, Ginza, Kabuki-za theater, Hamarikyu-gardens
Tokyo station, East Gardens of Imperial Palace, Nijubashi (double bridge)
Meiji-jingu Shrine surrounded by 100 years' forest in the very center
Harajuku, Takeshita street, Omote-sando (architecture paradise), Cat street,
Shibuya ScrambleCrossing, Hachi-ko statue ( a dog statue), Tokyu Food Show
Shinjuku-gyoen gardens, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, Kabuki-cho, Omoide Yokocho
Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple (shogun's temple), World Trade Center Build. Observatory, Kyu-shiba-rikyu Gardens
Odaiba (new water front, popular for families and couples), Fuji-TV, History Garage, Rainbow Bridge
Tokyo Skytree, Soramachi shopping complex, Kokugikan (sumo stadium), Hokusai Museum, Sword Museum
Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, Sky Deck (open-air observatory), Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi Art Triangle
A lot more... local towns
Ending Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
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,
guide's transportation fee in the city,
hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo
transportation fee (you), food and drinks (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
【Major fees on tour day】
For you, depending on what you have. (Ex. Welcome Suica.)
It would be around 1,000~2,000 JPY per a day.
More info below.
>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both require passport to purchase.
●Welcome SUICA (or Mobile Welcome Suica) for travelers (transportation IC card) is recommended to get around easily in Japan. Conveniently usable in all major cities in Japan.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket（24h / 48h / 72h)
Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors. But limited line availability.
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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
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【Optional】Hired cars
I'm happy to work with hired car you arranged at your end.
Tour Important Information
・This is a walking tour using public transportation. Please wear comfortable shoes.
・Taxi is available occasionally upon your request.
・Please bring some Japanese Yen, because some small shops don't accept credit cards in Japan.
>Tuskiji Outer Fish Market
・Tuskiji Inner Market has moved to Toyosu. But we can still enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market for street food and Sushi restaurants.
・Some shops are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays at Tuskiji Outer Market, due to Toyosu market's holidays.
>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both requires passport to purchase.
●Getting Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) is strongly recommended to get around easily. Convenient in all major cities in Japan. *The issue of regular transporation IC card has been suspended for unknown period due to shortage of semi-conductors as of 2023 Sep.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket（24h / 48h / 72h)
Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitor. But limited line availbality.
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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
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【Optional】Hired cars.
I'm happy to guide you with hired car you book on GoWithGuide's Transportation service. Kindly book hired car upon your needs and let me know.
Important message from the supplier
- I'm FULLY BOOKED on OCT 2025. Sorry for inconvenince.
- Private Group only for Up To 4 People.
- Kindly make an inquiry on my available days selectable.
- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.
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 Kaori S.
Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.
I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.
As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.
I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.
・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY
・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY
・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour
I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!
Reviews
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Rowena S.
“Customized Private Tour in Tokyo”
I had the pleasure of having Kaori-san as our tour guide, and it turned out to be a truly special experience. Rather than just a regular sightseeing tour, it became a supportive journey that helped us with important parts of our trip across Japan. She assisted us with practical matters such as finding the necessary vouchers, issuing Shinkansen bullet train tickets, and setting up our e-SIM card, which made our travels so much smoother. Beyond the practical support, we shared wonderful moments exploring Tokyo together. Highlights included visiting Tokyo Skytree and discovering the unique charm of Yanaka on a local walking tour. Kaori-san is a friendly, kind, and very informative guide. By the end of the day, it felt less like a guide–guest relationship and more like being with a friend. I’m very grateful for the time we spent together and sincerely wish her continued success in her career.
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Kaori S.
Special thanks for your kind consideration to take your time to share feedback from your clients for my tour. As soon as we met each other in the morning, I found many practical challenges they were facing for their whole Japan trip ahead. I wanted to solve them as much as possible while I was with them. We felt like friends when we departed at the end of the day. I loved to be with them. Hope to see them again. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful encounter. I truly appreciate their warmest words on my success in my career. Being a guide is such a treasure. Much thanks always, Kaori
Pam M.
“Kaori is an excellent guide!!!”
Every aspect of our experience with Kaori was excellent!!! She corresponded responsively and frequently before our visit to help create a wonderful custom day. She persevered through several lotteries to get us sumo tickets for the day of our tour. She taught us how to use the tokyo immediately. And throughout our day she taught us about Japanese culture and customs. She recommended excellent restaurants for our lunch and dinner and suggested additional visits and restaurants for after our visit. Thank you Kaori!!!
Kaori S.
Thank you for giving an excellent review on me while you are still traveling, Pam-san. It was fortunate to win sumo tickets for us as it was getting harder these days! It was funny that Mark-san summarized our highlight as delicious (oishii!) sushi dinner after the match. He looked so happy to enjoy each sushi, which chef loved to see. Great that you are planning Japan trip No.2 already. Will be waiting for your contact early enough for Ghibli ticket next time! Enjoy the every moment of your dream trip! Big hugs, Kaori
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Stanley H.
“My Fuji trip”
Outstanding. Kaori was an excellent guide. Friendly, knowledgeable exceptional. Had a wonderful time Highly recommend her!!!!!!
Kaori S.
Thank you so much (Arigatou gozaimasu) for giving me an excellent review just after we departed each other, Stanley-san. Though Mt.Fuji was too shy to show up, we had a wonderful day in a relaxed manner. I was so glad you mentioned us (me and my husband) as your new friends during our tour. We hope the rest of your stay is full of charming memories. Big hugs, Kaori
$268/ per group
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