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Joined 2022
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
Hello! I’m Keiko.
The memories of travels are somehow linked with foods: I absolutely agree with this. How about you? Travel and food are the two things I love, and I would be delighted to share my passion with you!
Before becoming a government licensed guide, I worked for 40 years as a bank manager. Throughout my career, I was always in contact with overseas, communicating with many people from across the world. Also, I lived in London for 3 years and went to elementary school there. Having such a background, I naturally became very much interested in cross-cultural exchange. Whenever I travel abroad, I always try to experience local culture, because it gives me a chance to encounter many interesting things.
As a guide, I wish to not only introduce the beauties and wonders of Japan, but also to take you on a first-hand experience tour of our country, especially focusing on Japanese culinary culture. It will be nice if you can take home what you experienced here and enjoy cooking Japanese dishes in your county – a lasting souvenir! My 40 years’ experience in traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine might be helpful here.
Come and explore Tokyo with me!
・I am basically available from Thursday through Sunday. As for Monday through Wednesday, please contact me for availability.
・Some of the experiences/visits require prior reservation. Please send a direct message to me before booking a tour.
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Maxine and paul B.
“6 plus tour that covered the many cultural and historical aspects with culinary experiences.”
Keiko was warm ,friendly and welcoming to our group of 4. Keiko demonstrated a deep knowledge of ancient history and culture of the areas we visited. She imparted excellent knowledge with very good English and was very easy to understand and communicated to our group effectively. Keiko also assisted us in becoming familiar with the transport system which has been invaluable. We would highly recommend Keiko O as a a guide for all that visit Japan. Thankyou Keiko O.
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Keiko O.
Maxine-san, thank you very much for your lovely comments! I very much enjoyed walking and talking with all of you, as I have also learned a lot from our interactive communications. It will indeed be my pleasure if I could be of help to deepen your understanding of Japan, and hopefully to contribute to increasing Japan fans. I wish you an enjoyable stay!
Jacqueline C.
“Wonderful first day!”
We had a wonderful first day in Tokyo with Keiko. She met us early at our hotel and taught us a bit about the subway, which I had asked her to do, and gave us a few handy maps. We headed to Tsujiki Market togehter, and on the way stopped at Tsukiji Honganji Temple and learned about this Buddhist site. Then at the market Keiko explained *so much* about the fish market history, the fish industry, the different fish, spices, food preparation snacks -- with tastings along the way, and even some incredible beef as well. She took us into a few food-related shops to explain even more about food preparation. Then we headed to Meiji and learned so much about Buddhist and Shinto customs, along with history of emperors, samurai and shogun. Next, we headed to Harajuku / Takeshita street -- at first I wasn't sure I "needed" to see much of this street, but Keiko showed us its fun and charm, explaining the youth culture involved there. We ended at Shibuya Crossing, with Keiko going above and beyond to make sure we knew how to get back to our hotel on the subway. Keiko has excellent English communication and is a lovely woman and guide. You will have a wonderful experience with Keiko!
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Keiko O.
Jacqueline-san, Steve-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments. You have been planning your trip to minute details, and after a long period of collecting various information of Japan, you finally arrived in Tokyo armed with extensive knowledge of our city and customs. I am sure you are now feeling quite confident in navigating in this mega-city. For our second day, I will show you more of our landmarks and hidden gems, so let's brave the rain!
Zvi L.
“The second excellent lovely and interesting day with Keiko”
We were today for the second day of private tour with Keiko. Today, as it was during the first day, we had a very interesting, pleasant and informative tour with Keiko. Her knowledge, pleasant and informative explanations made it for us a very nice day. We even received from Keiko very helpfull tips for our tomorrow independent tour day. For me it is clear: if you visit Tokyo without Keyko, you did not really visit Tokyo !! Keiko-san, on behslf of all of us, thank you.
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Keiko O.
Zvi-san, once again I thank you very much for your very nice comments. I am really encouraged by the feedback of my tour, because it gives me the motivation and enthusiasm for the next task. Walking two days with such a lovely family was not only enjoyable but also very fruitful, as I did learn a lot about your culture, too. I hope someday I will have another opportunity of welcoming you back to Tokyo!
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