About Tour Guide Kaori S.

“Our Second Amazing Tour with Kaori-san & Ichi-san.”

This was our second tour with Kaori-san and Ichi-san, and once again they delivered an unforgettable experience! On our first trip, they introduced us to many of Japan’s iconic destinations. This time, they created a completely different itinerary focused on the Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Izu areas that we had missed before. We visited beautiful places including Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai, Mt. Komuro, and the Izu Shaboten Zoo, with breathtaking scenery throughout the journey. Although it rained at times, Kaori-san and Ichi-san adjusted the itinerary seamlessly and made sure our family enjoyed every moment. Their flexibility, local knowledge, and attention to detail turned what could have been a rainy day into one of the highlights of our Japan vacation. One of our favorite memories was the incredible food. From local specialties along the way to our memorable dinner at KIKKA-SO, every recommendation was outstanding and gave us a chance to experience Japanese cuisine beyond the usual tourist restaurants. We also truly appreciate the beautiful family photos they took throughout the trip. Those photos captured so many special moments and are memories we will cherish for years to come. What makes Kaori-san and Ichi-san exceptional is that they don’t simply drive you from one attraction to another. They thoughtfully customize the itinerary, share the history and local culture, and make you feel like you’re exploring Japan with longtime friends. Every part of the trip was smooth, relaxing, and completely worry-free. If you’re looking for a private guide in Japan, we cannot recommend Kaori-san and Ichi-san highly enough. This was our second tour with them, and it certainly won’t be our last. Thank you both for another wonderful journey. We wish you good health, happiness, and continued success. Our family already misses Japan, its warm hospitality, its breathtaking scenery, and of course its amazing food. We look forward to seeing you again on our next visit!

Kaori S.

(124 reviews)

Hello Henry-san, I cannot thank you enough for your taking time to give such a touching review for us. It was a great pleasure for us to meet and guide your family again just one year after we met on our first tour! Ichi is so happy as a professional photographer to hear you loved photos that much! We could do a lot in a relaxing pace to make your wishes come true, thanks to your taking the plan of 2 days by private car with staying one night at Hakone. Especially we loved taking you to drive around Izu peninsula, which was still lesser visited destination for abroad travelers. Izu Shaboten Zoo is a big fun! Your family's friendship makes our tour exceptional for us too. Also we are grateful your family's positiveness that you enjoy every moment together despite the weather. We cannot wait another adventure with your family. Stay health and happy until then! Arigatou gozaimasu. Big hugs, Kaori and Ichi

“Ghibli Museum Tour”

We had a well planned and excellent visit with Kaori-san. She met us at our hotel, and she helped us navigate the Tokyo trains to the museum. Most importantly she secured tickets for our visit which sell out in hours from when they get released. It was a great tour and Kaori-san's guidance made it go very smoothly.

Kaori S.

(124 reviews)

Thank you so much for an excellent review, John-san. It was a great pleasure to support you to make your family’s wants happen. At the same time, it was great fun for me to enjoy the museum together as I'm also a Ghibli lover. I was so happy to see your lovely daughters enjoyed the museum. Enjoyed chatting with them. They are so cute (kawaii)!! Big hugs, Kaori

“Great Mt. Fuji Trip”

Our family of 4 persons took a 1-day private van excursion to Mt. Fuji with Kaori-san and her photographer husband. Kaori-san created a custom itinerary where we visited some great local spots (had the best ice cream ever) and overall we had a relaxing and informative trip. She arranged pick up and drop off from our hotel in central Tokyo, so the logistics were very smooth. Highly recommend this option for anyone who wants a more unique and simple Mt. Fuji experience.

Kaori S.

(124 reviews)

Thank you so much for giving an excellent review for our Mt.Fuji car tour. My husband and I appreciate you kindly took the family car option to make the most of our time leisurely way. Your warm recommendation means a lot to us. Thanks to your family's positiveness and friendliness we enjoyed the every moment all day long. It was a fun surprise that all of your family enjoyed a second helping ice cream cone!! We hope to see your family again for another adventure. Thank you again for choosing us as your guide. Big hugs, Kaori