Summer
Mt Fuji from South-Alps
Beautiful mountain to see ...
If you want to climb, you must be prepared for the jammed trails like Shibuya. ^_^;
Kimekomi-Dolls (Japanese wooden dolls)
My mother made them ! (#^.^#)
Tokimo-chan - a mascot caracrter of Kawagoe City.
"Toki" comes from Toki-no-kane and "mo" comes from "satsumaimo (sweet potato)". (^.^)
The seven Dwarves !?
Nooooo ! The Seven Deities of Good Fortune !
They are cute, aren't they ! (*^_^*)
A sake cask.
In summer cold sake tastes nice and in winter I prefer hot sake. (*^^)v
Winter
In the North Alps
Autumn
Spring
Joined 2016
Katie T.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Saitama (Living), Tokyo
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Japanese (Native), English
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About Tour Guide Katie T.
Dear Travelers ! I'm KAORU. (English name : Katie)
I love mountain climbing as you see in my photo and also traveling.
Now I'm teaching English at vocational school as a part-time teacher, but used to be a tour guide to take Japanese tourists abroad.
Why did I become a national certificated guide ?
I'd love to introduce real Japan to you foreign people. I think there are a wide variety of people, customs, places, foods ... in your country. Vice versa in my country !
I'd like you to meet real Japan not only Tokyo or Kyoto but also suburbs and countryside.
Please come to visit Japan and see me ! Find different sides of Japan !
Important
not 2 days in a row
less than 4 hours
daytime only (till around 3pm)
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Highlights
Amusement Town Koedo Kawagoe !
Saitama
3 hours
Enjoy your half day or full day in Koedo Kawagoe which has Edo period atmosphere. It's just 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train.
FROM$82/ per group
Imperial Palace (former Edo Castle) - Let's get to know about "samurai" world in Edo !
Tokyo
2 hours
The Imperial Palace used to be the Edo Castle where "Shogun" lived and the center of the govenment during the Edo Period. The Castle has been destroyed several times by big fires, big earthquakes and the WWⅡ. But still you can see some buildings, bridges and stone walls. Visiting these remains, let's get to know about "samurai world".
FROM$62/ per group
Don't miss beautifu autumnal or fresh leaves on Mt. Takao !
Tokyo
4 hours
Mt.Takao is about 600m high located in the west of Tokyo. It's quite popular and lots of people - kids, young people and the old - visit there through the year. Especialy in autum to see beautiful red maple leaves. It has a few courses to get to the peak including a cable car and a lift.
FROM$114/ per group
Browsing in the alleys of Kagurazaka !
Tokyo
2 hours
Kagurazaka has an atmosphere of the old time. You can enjoy strolling in the stone-paved narrow alleys and shopping at local shops. There are shrines, temples and many nice restaurants.
FROM$61/ per group
Reviews
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Shannon L.
4 / 5
Nov 10, 2018
“Tokyo City Tour”
Katie is fantastic! Thank you for showing us your home city. We enjoyed our time With you??
Katie T.
Thank you for your review, Shannon. I enjoyed being your guide. Now leaves in Mt. Arashi-yama in Kyoto are turning to red and yellow. I hope all of you have a great time during the rest of your trip. Bon Voyage !
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