Joined 2019
Chiaki K.
Available Areas
Chiba (Living), Tokyo
Languages
English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Chiaki K.
Welcome to Japan! My name is Chiaki. I’m a government licensed guide interpreter, a wife and mother of two grown-up children. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 30 years so I know the area well.
If you don’t want to miss popular “must see” places, wish to eat a variety of Japanese popular and delicious food, have particular interest in Japanese theatrical arts, architectures, gardens, tea ceremony and “kawaii” characters, or are tired of tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan, I can help you.
My goal is to help you to make your stay in Japan as memorable and fulfilling as possible. If I can serve you to make your special trip more special, it will be my pleasure.
Important
If you stay in the central area of Tokyo or Chiba, I will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or anyplace you like.
We will take public transportation and walk a lot so please wear comfortable shoes.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Tokyo Six Hour Tour Customized for You
Tokyo is a fantastic city with so many places to visit. The city has it’s own history, culture, art, food and religion, and you will know better when you have a guide. If you are interested in specific area like street food, Japanese architecture and garden, tea ceremony experience, animal cafes, anime figures or wearing kimono, I can help you.
Food tour of Tokyo for First-Timers
Japan is known for a lot of delicious food. This tour takes you to Tsukiji Outer Market (the old and historical area which supports people's stomach) and Ginza. During the tour, you will know the Japanese transportation system and how to find good and reasonable restaurants, etc. so that you can visit other places by yourselves. Please feel free to consult me concerning where to visit and see. You can see and eat a variety of local food on the streets in Tsukiji, become familiar with the town.
Tokyo Four Hour Tour Customized for You
Tokyo is a fantastic city with so many places to visit. The city has it’s own history, culture, art, food and religion, and you will know better when you have a guide. If you are interested in specific area like street food, Japanese architecture and garden, tea ceremony experience, animal cafes, anime figures or wearing kimono, I can help you.
Lost in Shinjuku Sanchome and Kabukicho! Tour
Shinjuku is always the exciting city and have many faces. We visit the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen garden, a sophisticated department store, a historical shrine, narrow back streets of bars and pubs and famous nightclub streets.
Shibamata: Beautiful Gardens and Good-Old-Days Downtown
Shibamata is a small and old downtown with a temple and beautiful Japanese gardens, located in the east end of Tokyo. You will find the nostalgic lifestyle of ordinary people in 1960’s. The town is not stylish nor modern, but full of atmosphere of Japanese traditional neighborhood life.
Welcome to Japanese Home Tour
Tired of popular tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan? Visit my home! I live in the suburban area of Tokyo which takes about 50 min. from Tokyo station (20 min. train and 15 min bus ride). You can buy your favorite food at a grocery store near the station and cook lunch together in my kitchen.
Reviews
Stephanie K.
“Customized Tokyo”
I can’t begin to describe the amazing tour we had with Chiaki. She helped us prioritize what we wanted to see/do for our day in Tokyo in advance of our visit and revised it accordingly .We were there for a cruise stop and only had one day. Chiaki kept us on schedule, speaks excellent English, incredibly organized and knowledgeable. We would never have been able to fit everything in had we not hired Chiaki. We felt like shows a family member by the end of the day.
Chiaki K.
Thank you Stephanie, for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to me. I’m so glad I could help you to fit everything in your short stay smoothly. It was a pleasure getting to know you, and I’m honored that you felt like family by the end of the day, that’s the warmest word I could receive. I wish you and Lance have many more memorable travels. Visit Japan again so that we can visit Autobacks and Pigment Tokyo! Thank you again!
Felicia M.
“Chiaki is wonderful!”
We took this tour on the same day we arrived from a long flight. Chiaki was very understanding of our situation and payed attention to every detail of our feelings. She helped guide us with public transportation and even called the hotel to get us in early. Every place we went she gave a little history and background. I would highly recommend her. She even reached out after to make sure we made it to our destination. Because of her we felt at ease with touring Japan
Chiaki K.
Thank you Felicia, for your warm and thoughtful review! I truly appreciate your kind words. I know how tiring a long flight can be, so I’m really glad I could help make your first day in Japan more comfortable and enjoyable. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing a bit of Tokyo with you along the way. You must be in Kyoto now. Wishing you have a fantastic trip, and thank you again for the recommendation! Please send my best wishes to Renee!
Laza K.
“Tokyo tour”
This was our third tour with Chiaki and a very enjoyable one it was. We had agreed an itinerary beforehand which Chiaki reviewed with us on the day of our tour to check if any changes were needed. Chiaki was patient, understanding of our needs and easy to communicate with. We would thoroughly recommend her to anyone wanting a small group tour in Tokyo.
Chiaki K.
Thank you Toni and Laza, for your fantastic review! I enjoyed every minute with you, Bob and Debby! It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed last minute of the beautiful cherry blossoms beside the river. You are a wonderful group and I hope the friendship will last for a long time. Enjoy your trip of life! Thank you for everything!
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