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Tokyo Private Tour - Drink like a local!
Drink like a local!
Tokyo Private Tour - Mt.Fuji loves me, as I'm her area!
Mt.Fuji loves me, as I'm her area!
Tokyo Private Tour - Why not try Yukata!
Why not try Yukata!
Tokyo Private Tour - Kamakura, my favorite day trip.
Kamakura, my favorite day trip.
Tokyo Private Tour - I love 4 seasons!
I love 4 seasons!
Tokyo Private Tour - Enjoy together even in the rain.
Enjoy together even in the rain.
Tokyo Private Tour - Kaminari-mon gate in kimono
Kaminari-mon gate in kimono
Tokyo Private Tour - At Imperial Palace.
At Imperial Palace.
Tokyo Private Tour - Japanese cherry blossoms at Ueno prak.
Japanese cherry blossoms at Ueno prak.
Tokyo Private Tour - Asakusa's Senso-ji temple at night.
Asakusa's Senso-ji temple at night.
Tokyo Private Tour - Ginza
Ginza
Tokyo Private Tour - If night life in Tokyo, Shinjuku is the answer!
If night life in Tokyo, Shinjuku is the answer!
Tokyo Private Tour - Meiji-jingu shrine. Surrounded by 100 years forest. Sacred atmosphere in the very center of town.
Meiji-jingu shrine. Surrounded by 100 years forest. Sacred atmosphere in the very center of town.
Tokyo Private Tour - Sumida boat cruise is always my favorite.
Sumida boat cruise is always my favorite.
Tokyo Private Tour - Many beautiful Japanese-style gardens in Tokyo in each season.
Many beautiful Japanese-style gardens in Tokyo in each season.
Tokyo Private Tour - Worldly known Shibuya Crossing. Hachi-ko dog statue is just nearby.
Worldly known Shibuya Crossing. Hachi-ko dog statue is just nearby.
Tokyo Private Tour - Akihabara electric town. Sub-culture (Otaku) Mecca!
Akihabara electric town. Sub-culture (Otaku) Mecca!
Tokyo Private Tour - Yanak is local Shitamachi area, retaining the old town atmosphere. Get lost in small narrow alleys.
Yanak is local Shitamachi area, retaining the old town atmosphere. Get lost in small narrow alleys.
Tokyo Private Tour - [Car OPTION] Our family car Toyota Alphard
[Car OPTION] Our family car Toyota Alphard
Tokyo Private Tour - [Car OPTION] Spacious 7 seater minivan
[Car OPTION] Spacious 7 seater minivan
Tokyo Private Tour -
Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.

4.98 / 5
(106 reviews)
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Available Areas

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

Languages

Japanese (Native), English

Response Time

5 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day ago

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 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'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

- Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar on GoWithGuide.

- I do tours up to 4 people to maximize each person's experience.

- 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.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path
Day Trip
Day Trip

Reviews

Unforgettable Tokyo & Mt. Fuji Tour – Exceeded All Expectations!

We had the pleasure of spending 1.5 days touring Tokyo and Mt. Fuji with Kaori-san and Ichiro-san—truly a highlight of our Japan trip! They were warm, flexible, and highly accommodating. Due to rainy weather in June, we rearranged our itinerary to visit Mt. Fuji on a clearer day, which gave us beautiful views and experiences we didn’t expect during the rainy season. Everything was effortless. We were picked up and dropped off quickly at each site—no need to figure out directions. While we could’ve managed on our own, it was a true luxury to simply relax and enjoy. With their spacious Toyota Alphard, we comfortably explored the Mt. Fuji region, including the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Kawaguchi-ko Boat Cruise, Oishi Park, and Hana Terrace—all offering breathtaking views and charming shops. Kaori-san, who is from the area, shared her childhood stories, which added authenticity and depth. We enjoyed a delicious lunch featuring the local Hōtō noodles, a hearty miso-based dish with thick wheat noodles and vegetables. We then visited the peaceful Saiko Lake, explored the nearby Ice Cave, and ended at the stunning Shiraito Falls, a Japan Heritage Site known for its cascading streams and serene beauty. Good views, good food, and great company—what more could we ask for? Ichiro-san is a skilled photographer who captured beautiful family moments for us—memories we’ll always cherish. They even helped us with our luggage and drove us to a more convenient station to avoid transfers. I hold high expectations when I travel, and they exceeded them all. We began with a general plan, but they helped us see more, adding meaningful surprises along the way. My kids adored them for their warmth and kindness. We would 100% hire them again for our next trip to Japan and highly recommend them to anyone seeking an unforgettable, authentic, and seamless experience.

Henry H.

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for taking time to give a wonderful review with our memorable photos, Henry-san! It was truly a lovely day, couldn't have expected more than what we had - Mt.Fuji showing her face all day in rainy season. You gave us a good chance to visit Shiraito Falls, where my parents took me often in my childhood - which was Shizuoka prefecture side. I've always been loving the great nature of Mt.Fuji area. The wonderful time with a beautiful family like you made another memory on us. So happy to hear you liked Ichiro's photos. Beautiful indeed!! We can't wait to see you all again for another adventure. Tokyo and surroundings have a lot more to offer! Big hugs, Kaori

Amazing tour with Kaori

Kaori made our day and was a wonderful tour guide to our large family of 6 (grandparents and kids). Kaori was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the sites we toured (like Senso-Ji). It was extremely hot while we toured and Kaori was so thoughtful to help us handle the heat, packing some extra supplies to help us stay cool. She also recommended an excellent restaurant which we ended up having an excellent dinner at. We’re so happy we were able to take this tour with Kaori.

Jeff A.

Kaori S.

Thank you for taking your precious time to write the warmest review just on our tour day while you are still traveling, Jeff-san. So delighted to hear you loved dinner there! We had an unusual heat for this season, which should have been tough on you and your family. Your family's kindness and patience made our day!! Please pass my appreciation to your family too, especially cute girls! I hope the rest of your stay would be full of wonderful moments! Big hugs, Kaori

A great day

We chose the option to drive from Tokyo in Kaori's very comfortable car. That made getting around Kahone very easy. The other guide (her husband) also is a photographer and loves to take family photos! They are both very pleasant and easy to talk to. We also went to the open air museum, which was amazing. Highly recommend.

Peter S.

Kaori S.

Thank you for taking time to give us an excellent review while you are still traveling, Peter-san. Glad to hear your family loved Open Air museum. That is also my favorite museum in Hakone. It was fun to enjoy foot bath together! Your expertness in travel impressed us a lot. We really loved time with you. Thank you again for choosing our tour among a number of tours you searched for Hakone. Big hugs, Kaori

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