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Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori

Highlights
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(81 reviews)
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If you have only one day for Tokyo, this is for you! Covering most major spots in your limited time.

・Asakusa - Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise

・Tsukiji Market (lunch)

・Meiji jingu Shrine

・Harajuku

・Shibuya (Or Ginza is possible)

Basically walking tour, using public transportation, but we can take a taxi occasionally upon your request.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.

Asakusa - Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise street

Stroll around Senso-ji Temple, one of the oldest and popular temples in Tokyo. Try Japanese delicacies and Japanese-style souvenirs at Nakamise shopping arcade. Don't forget to take a pic at huge red lantern at Kaminari-mon Thunder Gate, which is symbol of Asakusa!

Tsukiji Market (Lunch)

Enjoy sushi lunch! (lunch fee is not included)

If you don't like seafood, just let me know. I love to suggest other options for you.

Meiji jingu Shrine

Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Surrounded by 100 year-old forest designed by human, where you can escape the busy streets of Tokyo, sense the shrine’s sacred atmosphere.

Harajuku - Takeshita street

Just nearby Harajuku is paradise of teens. Discover Tokyo’s most fashionable place for young Tokyoites and explore the center of Japan’s Kawaii culture.

Shibuya

Shibuya Crossing, Hachi dog statue, Tokyu Food Show (Depa-chika, department basement food hall experience)

05:00 PM

End of the tour : Your choice!

We end the tour in Shibuya. You can enjoy dinner in Shibuya afterwards, or you can move to Shinjuku for night life easily by JR. Also, I can take you back to your hotel if you like.

Ending Point

At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up, hotel drop-off in Tokyo 23 ward

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What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)


【Major fees on tour day】

For guide, a one-day subway ticket costs 900 yen.

For you, depending on what you have. (Ex. Welcome Suica.) 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 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

>Tuskiji 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.

・Please bring some Japanese Yen, because some small shops don't accept credit cards in Japan.


>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.

●Tokyo Subway Ticket(24h / 48h / 72h)

Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitor.

●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) Convenient in all major cities in Japan.

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For the latest info for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.

"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"

Important message from the supplier

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- I do tours with a small private group up to 4 people.

- Please kindly make an inquiry for available days on my GWG calendar.

- My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, my transportation fee from/to there should be covered. Thank you for understanding.

Cancellation Policy

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    Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
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    50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
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Tokyo Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(81 reviews)
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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 with a photographer who lives here. I'm 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 (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour : 8,000 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

Kamakura Expert

Kaori was on time, which I value greatly. She was able to adapt to the needs of our party and gave a detailed description of the history regarding the places we visited. 100% would book again.

Brendon S.

Thank you very much, Brendon-san, for taking your precious time to give me an excellent review while you are still on travel. Great pleasure to hear you loved our day in Kamakura. Looking forward to having another adventure when you come back to Japan!! Big hugs, Kaori

Lynsey S.

Lynsey S.

5 / 5
Nov 10, 2024

Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori

Tokyo
8 hours

Excellent and thoughtful guide.

Kaori was a wonderful guide and planned a tour to meet our interests. She was informative and flexible, changing the schedule on the day of the tour to meet our needs. Appreciate her help!

Lynsey S.

Thank you for taking time to give excellent review for me just after our tour! I’m so happy if I could have been help of you. It is always my pleasure to support my guests upon their needs on the spot. That is why I'm doing only private tours, but not group tours. It was fun to end the day with sake over chatting. Enjoy the rest of your stay fully! Big hugs, Kaori

Janice T.

Janice T.

5 / 5
Nov 10, 2024

Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori

Tokyo
9 hours

Amazing experience! Highly recommend

Really enjoyed my 1 day tour with Kaori! It was easy to communicate with her - both online and in person. She’s such a thoughtful and caring tour guide - don’t think I’ve ever met any guide that’s as genuine and kind as her. Right when we met, she took the time to share with me about the train system and even gave me a Tokyo guide + train map. Knowing that I wanted to try wearing a kimono, she proactively booked a kimono-rental reservation near our area of interest. She gladly took plenty of photos and videos for me during my day trip. She was also well-versed in the history behind these places of interest, managed to learn quite abit. When I was shopping, she would even kindly offer to carry my shopping bags so that I could shop more comfortably. The thing that really touched me was when she prayed for me to get a good outcome for Omikuji and luckily we did! Overall, such a great experience! Highly recommend Kaori if you’re looking for a private tour guide in Tokyo Japan. You’ll be well taken care of :)

Janice T.

Thank you for taking time to give such heartwarming review for me. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the day with me. It was like a long-time friend going out, wasn’t it? I really loved to be with you for a whole day. You looked so kawaii (cute!) in Kimono. Was good it did not rain hard as expected. Maybe your BEST FORTUNE drove away bad weather! I definitely want to meet you again in the future when you come back to Japan. Tokyo has much to offer. Looking forward to hearing from you anytime. Big hugs, Kaori

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