Joined 2016
Macco K.
Available Areas
Kanagawa (Living), Tokyo, Yokohama
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Macco K.
Hello :) I am Macco, a licensed tour guide. I love eating and traveling, so I call myself "EATraveler". I'd like you to experience "tasty (oishi)" Japan, so my tour will be full of nice food.
I was born and grew up in Osaka, and now I live in a small fishing town called Manazuru (near Hakone area) after living in Tokyo for more than 10 years. I fell in love with the beautiful scenery of the sea and mountains of Manazuru, and I really enjoy a relaxing life here. So I'd like to show you around this cozy town, which will make you feel nostalgic and relaxed.
I also work as an editor & writer. My recent works are mainly books about food and drinks, such as fermented food, dried food, cocktails and bars, Japanese sake, coffee, cheese, tea, as well as agriculture and food issues. Based on this background, I'd like to offer you amazing food experiences in Japan and enjoy EATraveling together :)
Looking forward to seeing you in Manazuru!
Important
I can guide you in Kyoto & Osaka, and Tohoku area (such as Miyagi and Iwate Pref.) if you pay my transportation fee.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Enjoy Japanese Dinner at Kagurazaka
Let's walk around Kagurazaka where you find nice restaurants and traditional shops, and enjoy nice dinner at a cozy Japanese restaurant :) I'll book a restaurant of your favorite Japanese food such as Yakitori, Soba, Yakiniku/Shabushabu, or some local cuisine from different regions (Okinawa, Kumamoto, Niigata, etc). You can explore Kagurazaka including small alleys, and enjoy both traditional and modern atmosphere of the area as well.
Manazuru: Walking Tour with Tasty Local Food and Scenic View
Only in 2 hours from Tokyo, you'll come to a nostalgic fishing town "Manazuru". Discover a scenic port town by walking, enjoy local food such as dried fish (himono), and spend relaxing time with locals. Through this tour, you'll experience a nostalgic atmosphere which is totally different from big cities such as Tokyo, and spend relaxing & heartwarming time.
Reviews
Robert B.
“So Helpful!”
I had a wonderful dinner and conversation with Macco. She was so helpful with explaining the finer points of dining in Japan while leading me into a lovely restaurant I would never have found on my own. She is a fabulous guide and I want to take her other tours now, especially to see her favorite seaside town.
Macco K.
Thank you very much for your warm words! I also had a great dinner time with you :) Looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon. Hope you'll visit my town, too.
Brigitte S.
“Our Tokyo visit - short but memorable!”
Our post-cruise, short stay in Tokyo with our tour guide, Macco, was absolutely fantastic! She was a joy to be around – warm, engaging, and fun. Her excellent English made communication a breeze. Macco's restaurant and food recommendations were spot-on, and every meal was a treat. The kimono photoshoot she arranged was one of the highlights of our trip, and the photos turned out amazing! Another memorable moment was when she took us to a karaoke spot and everyone joined in. She sang the Japanese version of "Sukiyaki", and yes, Macco can sing! Despite our limited time in Tokyo, Macco made sure we checked off things on our to-do/see list: TeamLab Planets, Shibuya Sky and Crossing, kimono dress up, enjoying ramen, sushi/sashimi/tempura on a conveyor, and Japanese desserts, and of course, shopping. Macco ensured we made the most of every moment in Tokyo despite the cold and on-and-off drizzle. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Macco, for making our time in Tokyo so memorable!
Macco K.
Thank you very much for your warm comments! I'm really happy that I helped you have wonderful and memorable experiences in Tokyo :) I also had lots of great fun time with you all...! Thank you for having me with you. I do hope to see you all again sometime. Matane!
Flo O.
“Meeting at Haneda”
Macco met us at Haneda airport and right away we felt so comfortable with her as our Guide!! She welcomed us, had a cute sign, which I wish I took a picture with!! Our first time in Tokyo, after long flight; last I wanted to do is get lost finding hotel! Macco was super! Helped us get our Suica card; and anything else we need to do at airport! Boarded monorail effortless with her as our Guide! We arrived at our hotel no problem! She helped us check in too!! It’s so important to start your beautiful Japan stay, on the right path, and feeling comfortable…Macco truly helped us with that and our entire trip was fabulous!! Next time I’ll use Macco for sure!! She is raised in Japan, so knows history and etiquette! She had great suggestions of events that we could see too! So grateful I found Macco on the website!! Arigato Gozaimashita!
Macco K.
Once again, thank you so so much for your heart-warming review and comment for me. I'm so glad that you were happy with me and satisfied with my support. I was also very happy to meet you at the airport, and spend some time together. I do look forward to seeing you again in the near future. With many thanks...
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