Joined 2019
Kaori S.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Mount Fuji
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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 to a photographer who lives here. 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!
Important
- 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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori
This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more to experience besides the list. As full day tour, please pick up 3 or 4 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.
Tokyo Half-day As You Like with Kaori
This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more to experience besides the list. As half day tour, please pick up 1 or 2 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.
Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori
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.
Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Private day trip to Hakone only for your group, starting from Tokyo. Surrounded by great nature with Mt.Fuji view, lots of museums and hot springs, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations as a break from Tokyo. By using ”Odakyu Hakone Freepass”, we can enjoy various types of transportations such as Ropeway, Lake Ashi Boat Cruise, cable cars and Tozan Train(mountain tram) to get around. Car Option is recommended for smooth travel. Ending could be your accommodation in Hakone.
Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Private Mt.Fuji only for your group, starts/ends at Tokyo. Basic plan takes Express Train from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko (one of the Fuji 5 Lakes). Transportation options are available upon your preferences. *Make an inquiry one month prior for train booking. Car Option is recommended as public transportation at the destination is not good. If with public transportation, we might need to take a taxi occasionally to escape from too packed local buses. I'll support you to move smoothly.
Western Tokyo Highlights -Shibuya,Harajuku,Meiji-jingu more!
If you have more than 2 days in Tokyo, exploring one day in East, one day in West would be recommended, since Tokyo is such a huge city. This tour is basically walking tour, using public transportation, but we can take a taxi occasionally upon your request. My Western highlights is more with modern, young, Kawaii culture, and Eastern one is more with tradition and samurai history. Both are making today's Tokyo. Don't forget to check my Eastern Highlights too!
Reviews
Fred H.
Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
“Hakone and Tokyo with Kaori for four days”
We have never been to Japan before and we had a five day stopover in Tokyo on our way from Australia to USA. With so much possible to do, we decided to maximise our experience and minimise our stress by using the services of a guide. Kaori met us at our hotel each day and took us for some marvelous sightseeing and cultural experiences. Navigating the labyrinth which is the Tokyo subway was a breeze with her in the lead. We got to do all of things that we might have thought possible, and some. We had a very special and memorable time and I cannot recommend Kaori too highly. Fred and Helen Australia
Kaori S.
Thank you so much for taking time to give me an excellent review on me. Appreciated for choosing me as your guide for your whole stay in Tokyo 4 days. I’m delighted to hear you and Helen san had a great time without concerns together with me. Blessed with the autumn foliage, we enjoyed 3 days in Tokyo with a mixture of major to off-the-beaten, and a day trip to Hakone with Mt.Fuji view! Truly fantastic 4 days together while enjoying talking with both of you over lots of aspects each other. The best wishes for your long wonderful journey to the world!! Big hugs, Kaori Tokyo
Christasteven R.
2 days Custom Tokyo tour for Christasteven san family
Customized
“Kaori was exceptional!”
We booked Kaori for our first two days in Tokyo. I gave her a general idea of the types of things we’d like to do and she put together an amazing itinerary. Kaori taught us about the customs, how to navigate the train system and picked some great restaurants for lunch. We would have been lost without Kaori, she gave us the confidence needed to navigate the rest of our trip. Kaori felt like family by the end of the two days and we were sad to say goodbye. Thank you, Kaori!
Kaori S.
Thank you so much for taking time to give the warmest review for me. Being said “felt like family” means more than anything to me. I always want to help my guests like my family, but of course with professional knowledge and skills! We had a truly lovely two days together. I was so happy to see each of you and your daughter found something nice for yourselves on shopping! Hope to see you again, also the rest of your family too on your next trip! Big Hugs, Kaori
Jorge R.
Nikko World Heritages - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
“Nikko world heritage site”
Kaori made our vacation so simple and fun. Her prepararon of our day and her knowledge of the area was priceless. We felt so well taken care of. I highly recommend her as a guide. AMAZING!!!!!
Kaori S.
Thank you VERY MUCH for giving an exceptional review on my tour, Jorge san. Blessed with the weather and autumn foliage, it was such a lovely day to appreciate amazing architectures of Nikko in great nature of Nikko mountains. Your photos AMAZED me! Honored and delighted to be a part of your family's travel. Hope to see you next time! Big hugs, Kaori
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