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Tokyo Private Tour - I worked as a volunteer at the TOKYO2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games
I worked as a volunteer at the TOKYO2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Tokyo Private Tour - Chidorigafuchi Moat: cherry blossoms adorn the Imperial Palace grounds
Chidorigafuchi Moat: cherry blossoms adorn the Imperial Palace grounds
Tokyo Private Tour - Lotus cover the Shinobazu Pond in Ueno
Lotus cover the Shinobazu Pond in Ueno
Tokyo Private Tour - Ueno Toshogu Shrine / garden
Ueno Toshogu Shrine / garden
Tokyo Private Tour - Meiji Jingu Shrine: sacred festoon ties the husband and wife divine trees
Meiji Jingu Shrine: sacred festoon ties the husband and wife divine trees
Tokyo Private Tour - Kanda Shrine: 'komainu', lion-dog, guarding the shrine
Kanda Shrine: 'komainu', lion-dog, guarding the shrine
Tokyo Private Tour - Hasedera Temple: 'jizo', the cute little guardian gods
Hasedera Temple: 'jizo', the cute little guardian gods
Tokyo Private Tour - Kaiseki lunch - simple, but aren't they pretty?
Kaiseki lunch - simple, but aren't they pretty?
Tokyo Private Tour - Hand-rolled sushi - Sooo delicious!
Hand-rolled sushi - Sooo delicious!
Tokyo Private Tour - Replica food - this one is NOT fit for consumption!
Replica food - this one is NOT fit for consumption!
Tour Guide - Keiko O.

Joined 2022

Keiko O.

5.00 / 5
(64 reviews)
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Available Areas

Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

5 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

Food & Drink
Food & Drink

Reviews

More than a tour! A wonderful introduction to Tokyo with Keiko

We had a wonderful experience with Keiko-san, our guide in Tokyo. Even before our trip, we had a lovely exchange with her! She was incredibly helpful and gave us so many useful tips and suggestions for organizing our stay in Japan, going far beyond what we could have expected from a guide for a four-hour tour. On the day of the tour, she kindly met us right outside our hotel and took us around the Ueno area (with lotus flowers in full blooming) before continuing to Yanaka. We then had lunch together at a lovely place near the station, where Keiko-san also introduced us to some aspects of traditional Japanese cuisine, customs and etiquette. These little insights made the whole experience much more personal and enriching. At the end of the tour, she accompanied us all the way to Akihabara, where we continued exploring Tokyo on our own. Keiko-san was extremely kind, she really went above and beyond to make our experience in Tokyo special. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Emanuela M.

Keiko O.

Emanuela-san and Simone-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments! It was indeed a great pleasure and honour for me to be able to assist you in making your honeymoon a truly memorable occasion. We were lucky to see the lotus flowers still in full bloom (they were a little late this year), and during the walk through Ueno and Yanaka area we were blessed with a cool temperature. I was really impressed by how much you have prepared for your visit, not only checking about the tourist spots but also for reading about our culture and history, that you already had a considerable knowledge about us. I hope you are enjoying your stay in Japan, and someday come back again for more, just like me visiting Italy many times!

Exceptional 2 day tour of Tokyo with Keiko.

Before the tour began, Keiko sent us a well‑planned suggested itinerary covering all the major sights we hoped to visit. It set the stage for an excellent two days. Her clear, fluent English was especially important for me due to hearing difficulties, and she communicated in a way that made everything easy to follow. Keiko was always punctual, well‑prepared, and shared insightful explanations about Tokyo’s history, culture, and neighbourhoods. She also guided us through using the subway, showing us how to purchase a Suica card and navigate the system confidently. This practical help made getting around the city far simpler. Keiko chose a local sushi restaurant for lunch—an authentic spot that offered a nice break from the tourist areas. Overall, Keiko's professionalism, knowledge, and thoughtful support made our Tokyo visit truly memorable, and we would gladly recommend her to others.

Simon S.

Keiko O.

Simon-san and Jeannette-san, thank you very much for your lovely comments. You have chosen the perfect time for visiting Japan with the best cherry blossom season, followed by various kinds of flowers blooming one after another throughout the country! I would be most delighted if my introduction of Japan at the outset of your stay was helpful and contributed in a small way to giving you a good impression of our country. The second-best season is autumn. with the changing colour of foliage. I sincerely hope that someday you will come back again to explore more of Japan!

Fantastic!

Two well traveled ladies enjoyed our Tokyo tour today! We saw many of the highlights of Tokyo- old and new - and even had some time to shop! Our guide was knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and was navigated the trains with ease. Thank you for showing us the highlights of your beautiful city!

Jennifer V.

Keiko O.

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment, as well as for posting the photo taken from 450 meters above ground. We were blessed with a beautiful weather, and the elegant Mt. Fuji joined me in welcoming you to Tokyo. I hope the rest of your stay will be fruitful and enjoyable, bringing back nice memories along with a Kitty-bag-full of cute souvenirs!

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