Joined 2016
Koji K.
Available Areas
Chiba, Tokyo (Living), Hakone, Narita
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Koji K.
*My guiding area is only Tokyo (not Kyoto or Mount Fuji areas).
*My tours are walking tours using public trains.
*The maximum number of people I can guide is 4.
Would you like to experience a unique and unforgettable trip to Tokyo with a professional, friendly, and passionate local guide? As a licensed tour guide with over seven years of experience in Tokyo, I would love to share my expertise and hospitality to ensure you have a truly remarkable time in this vibrant city.
As a certified private tour guide, my goal is to provide a stress-free, enjoyable, and immersive experience that feels like being shown around by a local Japanese friend.
My name is Koichiro, but you can call me Koji as well. After spending three years studying English in Southern California, I returned to Japan and earned my national tour guide certification in 2016. Since then, I have guided countless visitors through Tokyo.
Unlike fixed group tours, my tours are flexible—no rigid schedules or formalities. You can adjust your itinerary at any time to match your interests or accommodate unexpected changes.
I genuinely love meeting new people and would be delighted to guide you through Tokyo, sharing both my professional insights and my personal local experiences. Whether you're looking for must-see attractions, authentic restaurants, or hidden gem bars, I’ll ensure you experience the very best of Tokyo—especially its incredible food!
I’d be happy to create a customized travel plan tailored to your preferences and remain flexible to any requests. Feel free to book my tour or message me with any questions or suggestions—I look forward to making your trip unforgettable!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way
There are actually many ways to enjoy Tokyo. On this tour, you can visit the places based entirely on the places you'd like to visit. Even if you don't have clear ideas on where to visit/what to do, I can tailor-make your original travel plan based on your interest so that you can spend your time in Tokyo as you've ever dreamed of.
Tokyo Highlights Tour 1st Day
Make the most of your 1st day in Tokyo! On this tour, you'll visit Tokyo's most popular tourist destinations (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Akihabara, Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya) in 7 hours. The places to visit and the time on each place are totally flexible and can be modified anytime. You can spend your first time in Tokyo in the most efficient way without getting lost as well as getting useful information and insights on Tokyo from me. Most importantly, you can enjoy your time in your own way!
Exploring Katsushika - Tokyo's Old Downtown Walking Tour
Planning to escape the crazy and crowded Tokyo for a sense of serenity? Go off the beaten path and enjoy Katsushika! Located on the east end of Tokyo and widely known as Shitamachi - Tokyo's old downtown, Katsushika is full of warmth from the local people and nostalgic feeling of Showa-era of Japan. On this private tour, you will explore Katsushika by visiting popular places such as Shibamata, Taishakuten Temple, Yamamoto-Tei, Yagiri-No-Watashi, the Edo River, and Mizumoto Park.
Reviews
“2 day tour of Tokyo”
Good highlights tour of Tokyo.
Koji K.
Paul thank you for booking my tour, I'm honored I could share great time guiding major spots as well as eating at my recommended restaurants!
“Amazing experience ”
Koji was an amazing guide. He had so much information on all the attractions he took us to. Koji went above and beyond to facilitate me with my restricted mobility, helping us get rail cards and ordering taxi's for us. Koji took us to all the spots where my gamer son was interested in. Took us to amazing food spots and recommend the best souvenirs to buy that were actually made in Japan. NKoji was patient, kind and laid back. I would definitely recommend him as a guide and would 100% use his services again. We are extremely happy with his services. Thank you Koji
Koji K.
Jade the tour was the culmination of what Tokyo has to offer covering only the best food, crafts and entertainment with the limited time! I'm truly glad I could do that on your day in Tokyo. Thank you for making it possible.
“Bespoke tour around Tokyo with Koji”
Being taken around Tokyo by a local really made our day with Koji truly special. When we met at 10am Koji listened to and took on board our suggestions of where we would like to visit and then showed us around his city with expert insight, giving us 100% all day, right up to 5pm when he dropped us back at our hotel. Navigating around an unfamiliar place can be a challenge, especially when you wish an authentic experience of Tokyo. Travelling for the day with Koji meant that we were guided around Tokyo seamlessly, experiencing some great locations, we would not have enjoyed without the expertise of a professional guide. Highlights included a superb lunch at Tsukiji Outer Market and a visit to Tsutaya Books. I cannot recommend Koji highly enough. Thank you Koji for your company, time, energy and expertise.
Koji K.
Lisa the tour was fantastic covering fashionable areas in Tokyo with the excellent food and sweets available! I feel truly privileged to get to know you all and to reaffirm how influential the culture your city has produced to our lives. Thank you for the memorable time and do hope to recreate it again.
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