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Saitama Private Tour - Harajuku

Harajuku

Saitama Private Tour - Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle

Saitama Private Tour - Harry Potter Warner Bros Tokyo Studio Tour

Harry Potter Warner Bros Tokyo Studio Tour

Saitama Private Tour - Harajuku

Harajuku

Saitama Private Tour - Tokyo Disney Resort Monorail

Tokyo Disney Resort Monorail

Saitama Private Tour - Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland

Saitama Private Tour - Hachiko Statue, Shibuya

Hachiko Statue, Shibuya

Saitama Private Tour - Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan

Saitama Private Tour - Owakudani (Kurotamago)

Owakudani (Kurotamago)

Saitama Private Tour - Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba

Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba

Saitama Private Tour - Odaiba

Odaiba

Saitama Private Tour - Ishigaki, Okinawa

Ishigaki, Okinawa

Saitama Private Tour - Ishigaki, Okinawa

Ishigaki, Okinawa

Saitama Private Tour - Ishigaki Beef in Okinawa

Ishigaki Beef in Okinawa

Saitama Private Tour - Nikko Kegon Falls, Tochigi

Nikko Kegon Falls, Tochigi

Tour Guide - Maricar R.

Joined 2026

Maricar R.

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People

Available Areas

Saitama (Living), Chiba, Yokohama

Languages

English, Japanese, Tagalog (Native)

Availability Updated

4 days ago

About Tour Guide Maricar R.

Hello, My name is Maricar!

Originally from the Philippines, and I’ve been living here in Japan for over 10 years. I’m currently based in Saitama—so I’m very familiar with the local area as well as many parts of Japan.

As a traveler myself, I have a strong passion for exploring Japan, and my personal goal is to visit all 47 prefectures. Because of this, I love sharing not just the popular tourist spots, but also hidden gems and local experiences that many visitors don’t usually get to see.

I speak Tagalog and English fluently, along with conversational Japanese, so I can assist a wide range of guests and help make your journey smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable.

I’m really excited to guide you today and share with you the beauty, culture, and unique charm of Japan. Let’s have a wonderful trip together!

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

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Highlights

Highlights

Art, Culture, & Historical

Art, Culture, & Historical

Day Trip

Day Trip

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

About an hour from Shinjuku Station Located in Tokorozawa, the Kadokawa Culture Museum is one of Japan’s newest and most striking cultural landmarks—an architectural masterpiece that beautifully blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design. Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the building stands at approximately 40 meters tall and is instantly recognizable by its dramatic exterior, constructed using around 20,000 pieces of granite.

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

FROM$31/ per group

FROM$31/ per group

Kawagoe Day Tour

Kawagoe Day Tour

Explore Kawagoe, “Little Edo,” on a cultural and culinary walking tour through historic streets and clay-walled warehouses. Visit the iconic Toki no Kane bell tower, taste local specialties like eel or sweet potato treats, and stroll through Candy Alley filled with nostalgic sweets. With a customizable lunch and rich storytelling, this experience offers a deeper connection to Japan’s history, flavors, and traditions.

Kawagoe Day Tour

FROM$63/ per group

FROM$63/ per group

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

This tour begins at the iconic Kadokawa Culture Museum, a striking architectural masterpiece designed by Kengo Kuma, where art, literature, and design come together in an immersive cultural experience. From there, we travel to Kawagoe—known as “Little Edo”—to stroll through its preserved warehouse streets, visit the famous Bell Tower, and explore traditional shops and local sweets.

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

FROM$75/ per group

FROM$75/ per group

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

About an hour from Shinjuku Station Located in Tokorozawa, the Kadokawa Culture Museum is one of Japan’s newest and most striking cultural landmarks—an architectural masterpiece that beautifully blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design. Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the building stands at approximately 40 meters tall and is instantly recognizable by its dramatic exterior, constructed using around 20,000 pieces of granite.

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

FROM$31/ per group

FROM$31/ per group

Kawagoe Day Tour

Kawagoe Day Tour

Explore Kawagoe, “Little Edo,” on a cultural and culinary walking tour through historic streets and clay-walled warehouses. Visit the iconic Toki no Kane bell tower, taste local specialties like eel or sweet potato treats, and stroll through Candy Alley filled with nostalgic sweets. With a customizable lunch and rich storytelling, this experience offers a deeper connection to Japan’s history, flavors, and traditions.

Kawagoe Day Tour

FROM$63/ per group

FROM$63/ per group

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

This tour begins at the iconic Kadokawa Culture Museum, a striking architectural masterpiece designed by Kengo Kuma, where art, literature, and design come together in an immersive cultural experience. From there, we travel to Kawagoe—known as “Little Edo”—to stroll through its preserved warehouse streets, visit the famous Bell Tower, and explore traditional shops and local sweets.

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

FROM$75/ per group

FROM$75/ per group

Tour Guide - Maricar R.

Maricar R.

Date

People

Available Areas

Saitama (Living), Chiba, Yokohama

Languages

English, Japanese, Tagalog (Native)

Availability Updated

4 days ago

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