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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

(115 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$415/ 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$260/ 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$493/ 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$389/ 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$389/ 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$441/ 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$415/ 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$260/ 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$493/ 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$389/ 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$389/ 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$441/ per group

Reviews

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

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Oct 15, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Thank you Kaori san”

Thank you Kaori san

Kaori S.

Thank you always for your kindness to give me the warmest words. I’m more than happy to work with you and offer tours for your clients. Wishing to have another wonderful encounter in the future. Much thanks always, Kaori

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Oct 1, 2025

Sep 30, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Oct 1, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Customized Private Tour in Tokyo”

I had the pleasure of having Kaori-san as our tour guide, and it turned out to be a truly special experience. Rather than just a regular sightseeing tour, it became a supportive journey that helped us with important parts of our trip across Japan. She assisted us with practical matters such as finding the necessary vouchers, issuing Shinkansen bullet train tickets, and setting up our e-SIM card, which made our travels so much smoother. Beyond the practical support, we shared wonderful moments exploring Tokyo together. Highlights included visiting Tokyo Skytree and discovering the unique charm of Yanaka on a local walking tour. Kaori-san is a friendly, kind, and very informative guide. By the end of the day, it felt less like a guide–guest relationship and more like being with a friend. I’m very grateful for the time we spent together and sincerely wish her continued success in her career.

Kaori S.

Special thanks for your kind consideration to take your time to share feedback from your clients for my tour. As soon as we met each other in the morning, I found many practical challenges they were facing for their whole Japan trip ahead. I wanted to solve them as much as possible while I was with them. We felt like friends when we departed at the end of the day. I loved to be with them. Hope to see them again. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful encounter. I truly appreciate their warmest words on my success in my career. Being a guide is such a treasure. Much thanks always, Kaori