Joined 2019
Jolly S.
Available Areas
Tokyo
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Jolly S.
Hello! I'm Jolly, government-licensed guide with over 10-year experience of guiding foreign guests from around 40 countries. Are you looking for a friendly and knowledgable guide to talk with a lot? Are you interested in history and clues to understand Japanese culture? If you say "yes", why don't you join my tour?
Tokyo is a wonderful city having various aspects. With its 400-year history, Tokyo has a lot of traditional spots like splendid Buddhist temples and serene Shinto shrines. You can also find beautiful traditional Japanese gardens. On the other hand, Tokyo never stops changing. Every year new spots emerge and trend-conscious people enjoy visiting sophisticated shopping districts. Various types of amusement are available from digital art museums to cat cafes. And another very important point is Tokyo is full of delicious food!
I love Tokyo and I'd be happy if I could help to make your stay in Tokyo more enjoyable. I'll take you various spots including both traditional and modern ones according to your requests. I really like to talk with my guests about various topics like Japanese culture, religions, history, art, food, everyday life of Japanese etc...
I'm looking forward to seeing and guiding YOU soon!
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Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Private one-day tour using subway in Tokyo
Looking for a cheerful and knowledgable guide who tells you history or background of each spot? Wouldn't you like to know a bit more than what are written in your guide book? If you say "yes", why not choose this tour? According to your interest and requests I'll make a perfect itinerary only for you! You need not to worry about the complicated subway system. I'll take you to must-see places in Tokyo efficiently and economically using subways. Enjoy your stay just like a Tokyoite with me!
Private half-day tour in Tokyo using subway
Feel both traditional and modern Japan with food experience! After visiting the Imperial East garden or Tsukiji outer market , we'll visit a tranquil Meiji shrine. Then the next destination is Harajuku full of "kawaii" or too cute goods and edgy fashion boutiques. In a pleasant shopping district: Omotesando, you'll see lots of stylish buildings designed by world-famous architects.
Ginza small art galleries and architecture tour
Interested in art and architecture? Would you like to visit small art galleries that are difficult for first-time visitors to find? Join this tour and stroll around Ginza! Ginza is a luxurious shopping district but few people know many free galleries are scattered in this area. I'll introduce you such galleries, stylish architectures and shops selling artistically displayed goods.
Half-day Architecture tour in Tokyo (Ginza)
Are you a big fan of architecture? I am! Tokyo houses lots of beautiful architectures designed by world-renowned arhcitests. Why don't you strolll around the Ginza district like a local while appreciating architectures? Ginza is the most luxurious shopping district in Tokyo and has many brilliant & unique buildings. In this tour I'll introduce you some of them, sometimes walking through narrow allies which first visitors couldn't find. Let's explore together!!
Reviews
Ross H.
“A Terrific Tokyo Two-Day Tour with Jolly”
Several months before our trip to Japan in March, 2025, my wife and I scheduled a two-day tour of Tokyo highlights by mass transportation with Jolly. She was extraordinarily responsive to my inquiries and sent us a proposed itinerary for our consideration and comment, offering to make any changes we desired (the plans were so well curated that we never needed to make any modifications or suggestions for other or different venues to explore). Jolly was punctual in meeting us at our hotel both days and organized our tours in a sensible manner to make the use of the Tokyo metro as efficient as possible. She is remarkably knowledgeable as to the sights we visited and provided interesting information in English we could clearly understand (unless Kon'nichiwa and Arigato constitute fluency, my Japanese is woefully deficient). Jolly ushered us through the subways effectively, always sure to let us know the number of stations on the train until our next stop so we would not inadvertently stray. Most important, though, Jolly is a lovely and warm person and we greatly enjoyed spending time with her, talking about her family, daily life, favorite foods, and interests. My wife and I are grateful and consider ourselves incredibly fortunate that we chose to tour Tokyo with Jolly. I am confident that you will as well.
Jolly S.
Thank you so much for your warm words! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this beautiful and heartfelt review. Your kind words made me pretty happy. You were all very kind, polite and intelligent, and I myself quite enjoyed talking with you about various topics deeply. I cannot help smiling whenever I see a picture with you at the history museum, remembering joyful memories. Again thank you very much for choosing me as your guide and sharing your precious time with me. Take care and stay happy, healthy and charming! Arigato!!
Claire K.
“Personalized Tour”
I cannot recommend Jolly highly enough .She is superb. It begins even before you get Japan.Great communication about what you would like to see and do. Then she provides an itinerary that can be changed or adapted . Then on the tour day she wonderful in person Knowledgeable and passionate about her country and culture. She took me places l never would never have found on my own Thankyou Jolly for a memorable and wonderful day in Japan that l will treasure
Jolly S.
Wow! Thank you so much for your warm review!! I really appreciate it. You’re so kind and I love your fun-loving attitude, always looking at the bright side. I was so glad you liked that small history museum. I was so happy to be able to guide such a wonderful lady. Again thank you so much for sharing your precious time with me!
Gretchen G.
“Perfect for 1st time visitors!”
Jolly was an exceptional guide! She is warm, friendly, informative and very helpful. She allowed us to customize our itinerary like going to a cat cafe and shop at different shops. We never felt rushed or unorganized. She knows Japan, and made us feel welcome while still being very professional. You are in good hands with Jolly! Highly recommend.
Jolly S.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! I felt sorry about my mistake on the train ticket although you kindly mentioned you’d never felt unorganized. You’re super kind and tolerant. I feel very happy to hear you seem satisfied with my tour. I myself quite enjoyed experience with you like a kind of a digital zoo museum and making a customized cute stamp at Harajuku! Again thank you for sharing your precious time with me. I wish you and your family a happy & wonderful new year!!
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