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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

(109 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.

- I do tours only for a private group (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!

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$435/ 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$272/ 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$517/ 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$408/ 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$408/ per group

Hakone

11 hours

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 Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

FROM$517/ 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$435/ 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$272/ 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$517/ 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$408/ 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$408/ per group

Hakone

11 hours

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 Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

FROM$517/ per group

Reviews

Dian D.

5 / 5

Aug 28, 2025

Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori

Aug 28, 2025

Kamakura

11 hours 30 mins

“Kamakura trip”

We met Kaori San for the first time was in 2019. It was our first time visiting Japan.We were so touched by how personal she was treating my family back then. She is the epitome of a guide you want to be with, when it was a first time being in Japan. She was friendly, very dependable, caring a lot about our enjoyment & satisfaction that we get from her tour. Every time we visit Japan, we always have her in our mind. So when it was time to send my kids (age 25, 18 and 16) to travel alone to Japan, I think about no one but Kaori-San. She crafted a Kamakura trip for them. My kids thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The one aspect that made them really enjoy the Kamakura Tour was all the history background of the places they got to see with Kaori’s help. She was as sweet and never forgot to add personal touches to her tour. She brought each kid a cute gift and she even sent me a gift though I was not part of the tour. I am so touched! Thank you so very much Kaori-San for a very thoughtful gift. I truly love it! We will always look for you the next time we are in Tokyo. Until we meet again !! <3 Please take care.

Kaori S.

Hello Dian san, THANK YOU so much for taking time to give me a heartfelt review. You wouldn't imagine how much I felt happy when I got your request. What could be more than happy to meet your kids again 6 years after we met in 2019. Felt like a mother or aunt to see them all grown up and traveled on their own now. I'm so grateful that you kindly gave me your trust and opportunity to guide for your precious ones as as the culmination of their celebratory visit to Japan. The sunset we enjoyed from Enoshima was one of the most impressive ones for me too. Also, lunturn lit-up festival made a special bonus for us! Glad to hear you loved a small gift. I wanted to give you something related to hydrangea, the flower you really loved, as we missed the season this time. Cannot wait to see you and your family again. Please pass my love to all of your family. Big hugs, Kaori

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Aug 22, 2025

Aug 21, 2025 : 7H Tokyo Customized private tour for client

Aug 22, 2025

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“Keep it up”

We had a flexible itinerary, Gladly we enjoyed the time.

Kaori S.

Special thanks to your kindness to take your precious time to share feedback from your clients. I had a wonderful time with them upon their custom request. Thank you for the great opportunities to work with you. Much thanks always, Kaori

Teresa W.

5 / 5

Jul 12, 2025

6 days Custom Tour for Teresa-san & Mike-san couple

Jul 12, 2025

Tokyo

6 days

Customized

“Fantastic wedding anniversary trip in Tokyo”

We had an amazing 6 day tour with Kaori. She is very knowledgeable and kind person. Every day was full of nice surprises and views and we learned a lot about Japanese people, enjoyed its foods, visited beautiful places, and immersed in the culture. We can't thank you Kaori enough for such a memorable experience. We will be back to visit other areas in the future. Kaori is the best!

Kaori S.

Thank you so much for taking time to give me an excellent review just after you back home, Teresa-san. Moreover, I appreciate your trust that you booked me for your whole trip this time. I’m so honored to be your guide on your anniversary trip. Congratulations again for your wedding anniversary. It was such a joy to guide a lovely couple like you and Mike-san. Also thank you for attaching beautiful photos here. Unforgettable memories! Can’t wait for your coming back to Japan for next adventure! Big hugs, Kaori