Joined 2019
Ritsuko K.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Ritsuko K.
Hi, I'm Ritsuko, a national licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in Tokyo.
As Tokyo is a city of many faces, I hope you will discover your hidden gems during the tour.
I love to wander around the shops and places downtown and one of my hobbies is to find daily-use products made in Japan. So I can select unique souvenirs for you within your budget!
I am football-mad and have been to every FIFA World Cup except one tournament since 1998.
I also love to go island hopping in Asia. That's why I have been to over 30 countries.
Wherever I went, people were so kind to me. So, it's my turn.
I will do my best to make your tour a memorable one!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Important
I am available 7 days a week, but if you prefer popular tourist destinations, please select weekdays. Additionally, my tours have a minimum duration of 5 hours.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
A one-day tour to explore Kamakura’s major spots
A one-day tour to explore Kamakura’s major spots
Reviews
Todd D.
“Little bit of everything ”
Definitely knows her way around town, subways and the best shopping places. Anything and everything you are looking for. Ended our day with a beautiful stop at a Japanese garden, inside the New Ohtani Hotel. Thank you for everything, so nice meeting you.
Ritsuko K.
Hi Kristy, Thank you so much for your kind review. Despite the summer heat during the rainy season, I truly appreciated how much walking you did. I was also happy to share some of my favorite shops and the beautiful Japanese garden with you. Tokyo has so many more charming places to explore. I hope you’ll return someday, and I’d love to guide your family too. Wishing you a safe journey back!
Mark W.
“Personalized Tour of Tokyo”
I worked with Ritsuko to craft a one day tour of some highlights of Tokyo as well as some hidden gems. Ritsuko guided us to some major temples and shrines as well as some hidden gardens. Ritsuko also picked the most perfect place for lunch on the fly based on some requests from our group. Her knowledge of Tokyo is spectacular. Ritsuko is kind, friendly, and her communications were prompt and right on point. Ritsuko is an exceptional guide and I would highly recommend that you tour with Ritsuko if you have the chance.
Ritsuko K.
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your lovely review. It truly means a lot to me. Since I don’t often guide large groups, I’m sure there were areas where I could have done better. But from the very moment you found me on the second floor of your Airbnb, you helped me in many ways throughout the day, and I’m truly grateful for that. I also really enjoyed chatting with your sons about soccer. It was such a fun and memorable part of the tour for me. As for lunch, I’m so glad everyone patiently endured the traditional seating, which allowed us to enjoy a truly authentic tonkatsu restaurant. I hope the memories from Tokyo will stay with you for a long time, and our paths cross again someday. All the best!
Jeff F.
“1 Day Tour ”
Ritsuko was a great tour guide for my daughter and I. We provided some input of things we wanted to do and she helped craft a custom itinerary that suited our interests. She was very conversational in English and at no point was there awkward silence. She was very prepared with detailed information and accommodating to changes or requests along our route. Money well spent for the day.
Ritsuko K.
ジェフとジェイミーへ Thank you so much for your kind review. It was truly MY pleasure guiding you two. Your openness to trying new experiences, foods, and drinks made it possible for me to share as much of Tokyo’s charm as I could, even within the limited time we had. Your positive energy and curiosity were inspiring! There are still many wonderful places in Tokyo I’d love to show you, so please come back someday. I would be delighted to welcome you again and explore more together. Wishing you all the best in your future travels!
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