Joined 2022
Keiko O.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Keiko O.
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!
Important
・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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers
Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers
Tokyo tour for food lovers & food replica making
Tokyo tour for food lovers & food replica making
Reviews
Melinda K.
“Tsukiji Market Tour Done Right!”
We had a wonderful experience touring the Tsukiji Fish Market with our guide, Keiko. She was professional, punctual, and spoke perfect English, which made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. Her historical knowledge of the market was immediately evident and she helped us navigate the maze of stalls, steering us away from the more touristy or lower-quality options and guiding us toward vendors known for their top-notch ingredients. While we initially thought we’d be snacking our way through the market, Keiko suggested a different approach and recommended a sushi restaurant just a few minutes away. She even made reservations for us in advance. Best. Decision. Ever. The meal was outstanding and a perfect way to cap off the morning. Keiko truly knows the market and elevated our experience far beyond what we could have managed on our own. Highly recommend booking with her if you want to experience Tsukiji like a local insider!
Keiko O.
Melinda-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments! From the beginning, you had informed me that you are all food experts as well as food lovers, so I was looking forward very much to introduce our superb products to you and to hear your comments on them. I couldn't be happier if the items that I chose met your expectations and appeased your palate. During your cruise you will perhaps be coming across a great variety of local foods, many of them featuring the natural taste of its ingredients, very simple but very tasty dishes. Please savor Japan! Keiko
Joanne G.
“Organized, Informative, Fun!!! (With Family of 5)”
Keiko-san was so well prepared and organized for our tour. I shouldn’t be surprised because she was very responsive right from the beginning. The tour did not seem face paced or rushed, even though we covered a lot of ground. My kids (17, 16, 13) liked hearing about the history of the areas that we visited (Tsujiki, Imperial Palace, and Asakusa) and were comfortable asking questions and chatting with Keiko. It was a stinkin’ hot end of June day, and we all survived!
Keiko O.
Joanne-san, thank you very much for your nice comments! Yes, it was indeed a very hot day, wasn't it? I was concerned about how the children would react to tasting a heap of foreign foods and walking around in the blazing sun, but was so glad to find my fear was groundless. I was delighted to find that you were interested not only in our food but also in our culture and history, that I, too, enjoyed the tour with your wonderful family. I hope you have a great time ahead! Keiko
Alisha N.
“Perfect food tour”
Keiko was an amazing guide that was very knowledgeable about traditional Japanese food. She took us all over the city and even to Yokohama for a ramen making experience that was perfect for the whole family. I highly recommend her!
Keiko O.
Alisha-san, thank you very much for your nice comments! Being a foodie myself, I love doing a tour for guests with special interest in food, so it was indeed a wonderful experience for me too. I wish you all a nice stay in Japan, with a lot more of delicious encounters!
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