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Kaori S.

Drink like a local!

Mt.Fuji loves me, as I'm her area!

Why not try Yukata!

Kamakura, my favorite day trip.

I love 4 seasons!

Enjoy together even in the rain.

Kimono rental in Asakusa

Samurai Ninja museum recommended!

Fun experience and good learning history!

Maccha ceremony by antique tea bowl

Calligraphy workshop

Bring your name in Japanese as souvenir!

Tailor-made Ukiyoe workshop. Feel free to ask me!

Kind Ukiyoe master is your teacher. Feel free to ask me!

You can bring your Ukiyoe after workshop.

Why not try delicious fluffy pancake and meals!?

Sakura cherry blossoms at Ueno prak.

[Car OPTION] Our family car Toyota Alphard

[Car OPTION] Spacious 7 seater minivan

At Imperial Palace.

Asakusa's Senso-ji temple at night.

Ginza

If night life in Tokyo, Shinjuku is the answer!

Meiji-jingu shrine. Surrounded by 100 years forest. Sacred atmosphere in the very center of town.

Sumida boat cruise is always my favorite.

Many beautiful Japanese-style gardens in Tokyo in each season.

Worldly known Shibuya Crossing. Hachi-ko dog statue is just nearby.

Akihabara electric town. Sub-culture (Otaku) Mecca!

Yanak is local Shitamachi area, retaining the old town atmosphere. Get lost in small narrow alleys.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5

(117 reviews)

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Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Mount Fuji

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Japanese (Native), English

Response Time

5 hours on average

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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. I myself love travel freely. That's how I love helping individual travelers like you. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love and sharing my seasonal favorites.

I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.

・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour

I often spend multiple days with the same group to accommodate itinerary for multi days by including my seasonal favorites.

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. 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'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.

- Please kindly make an inquiry only for my available days.

- I offer tours up to 4 People to maximize each person's experience.

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 besides the list. As full day tour (up to 8h), 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 One-day As You Like with Kaori

FROM$410/ per group

Tokyo

4 hours

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 Half-day As You Like with Kaori

FROM$256/ per group

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Mount Fuji

11 hrs 30 mins

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.

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

FROM$487/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

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.

Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori

FROM$385/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

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!

Western Tokyo Highlights -Shibuya, Harajuku, Meiji-jingu more!

FROM$385/ per group

Kamakura

9 hours

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

A private Kamakura with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where first Samurai government ruled. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, making Kamakura unique place. Seasonal Special OPTIONs【 Enoshima Island Lit-up Events 】, check the details on itinerary. Winter : November 22, 2025 to February 28, 2026

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

FROM$481/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

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 besides the list. As full day tour (up to 8h), 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 One-day As You Like with Kaori

FROM$410/ per group

Tokyo

4 hours

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 Half-day As You Like with Kaori

FROM$256/ per group

Mount Fuji

11 hrs 30 mins

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.

Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

FROM$487/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

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.

Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori

FROM$385/ per group

Tokyo

8 hours

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!

Western Tokyo Highlights -Shibuya, Harajuku, Meiji-jingu more!

FROM$385/ per group

Kamakura

9 hours

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

A private Kamakura with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where first Samurai government ruled. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, making Kamakura unique place. Seasonal Special OPTIONs【 Enoshima Island Lit-up Events 】, check the details on itinerary. Winter : November 22, 2025 to February 28, 2026

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

FROM$481/ per group

Reviews

Barbara B.

5 / 5

Dec 3, 2025

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Dec 3, 2025

Kamakura

12 hours

“Fabulous Tokyo discovery with Kaori”

I had a delightful tour with Kaori who willingly changed the itinerary to accommodate my desire to focus on art and architecture. So we visited beautiful, tranquil Nezu Museum and stunning teamLab Borderless interactive digital art museum. Kaori was a joy to be with, she is very knowledgeable, friendly, super flexible and took very good care of me. Thanks for a brilliant last day of my trip in Japan. Barbara

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for taking your precious time while you are still in Japan to give the warmest review for me. I’m delighted to hear you had a brilliant day as the last day of your one month trip to Japan. Also, THANK YOU for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the seasonal beauty of my favorite museums and Christmas illumination. It made a memorable moment on me too to share the special moment with you. Can’t wait to see you again on your next visit to Japan! Big hugs, Kaori

Angelica Z.

5 / 5

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 7th : Private Mt.Fuji by Car from Tokyo for Angelica san couple

Nov 13, 2025

Mount Fuji

11 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Epic Mount Fuji Day trip ”

Our Mount Fuji day trip was absolutely epic! Not only did we have a private tour guide, but we were also joined by a professional photographer, which made the experience even more special. The entire day was seamless — from the drive and scenic stops to the Mount Fuji Raceway and Museum, everything was so well organized and personalized. My husband and I had a fantastic time and truly appreciated how our guide made every moment memorable. We’re so thankful for the hospitality, local insights, and incredible photos to remember it all. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo! Brian and Angelica O

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for an excellent review on our Mt.Fuji tour, Brian-san and Angelica-san. So glad to hear you like photos! We were fortunate to have a beautiful day in the peak of autumn foliage season. We were delighted to see Brian-san was so excited to be at race track and Fuji Motorsports Museum. He looked more than a curator of the museum! Also, I would like to show a special appreciation for your contacting me again since our tours with your daughter in 2019. Reunion with past guests is one of the biggest pleasure for tour guides. Hope to see your family again, maybe with your son and daughter together next time! Big hugs, Kaori and Ichiro

Saira C.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

Eastern Tokyo Highlights -Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace

Nov 11, 2025

Tokyo

8 hours

“A wonderful 3 days ”

I spent three days with Kaori-san at the beginning of my Japan trip. She planned a fantastic itinerary leaving plenty of options, which combined the usual tourist spots as well as lesser known places! Her knowledge of the metro is incredible, and she helped me get used to it which has been beneficial for the rest of my trip. To top it off, she is a wonderful and kind person, and I really enjoyed her company and chatting with her about other things as well as learning all about Japanese history. I will remember the start to my first trip to Japan forever ️

Kaori S.

Thank you very much for the warmest review, Saira-san. It was truly a pleasure spending three days together with you like old friends. I’m amazed by how you are an experienced traveler. Your words - remembering the start of Japan trip forever - touched my heart. It was encouraging words and meant a lot to me. Indeed, we had many memorable moments which I’ll remind time to time and make me smile such as a music gift given out of blue in Mt.Fuji! Wishing to meet you again sometime into the future! Arigatou. Big hugs, Kaori