Keiko O.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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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
Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers
This is an invitation to a tasty and lively food experience at the No. 1 market, Tsukiji. The place is a treasure trove of delicious seafood, so let's sample some of the ’catch of the day’, sold fresh or skewered and grilled at the store front!
Tokyo tour for food lovers & food replica making
Would you like to explore the 'food capital' of Japan? This is a food-themed tour, which takes you to ①Tsukiji, the bustling fish and vegetable market, ②Ginza, the elegant shopping area where food takes on a different note, ③Asakusa, an old temple town with traditional sweets, and ④Kappabashi, the 'kitchen town', where you can make your own food replica!
Keiko O. Japan Tour Reviews
Joyce L.
6-hour tour of old and new Tokyo (day 1: Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, etc)
Customized
“Great touring with Keiko today”
Great experience with Keiko today. She was very professional and had a good of humor after we spent the day together.
Keiko O.
(28 reviews)Joyce-san, thank you very much for your nice comments. I greatly enjoyed walking and talking with you today and look forward to having another pleasant day together!
Earl L.
Full day tour of old and new Tokyo (day 1: Imperial Palace, Nihonbashi, Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka)
Customized
“First time in Japan”
Keiko was a wonderful guide, thorough, patient, kind, polite, intelligent, and informative. We could not have asked for a better guide to show us around Tokyo for our first time. Thank you Keiko and be well.
Keiko O.
(28 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind words. The pleasure was mine, because I enjoyed immensely walking with your wonderful family. I hope you liked Japan and will come back once again in the not-too-distant future!
Johannes H.
Full day tour of exploring vivid side and traditional side of Tokyo (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Ueno and Yanaka)
Customized
“An extraordinary Lady”
Keiko is a person of deep sensitivity for her guests. It´s so wonderful to follow her comments in her Oxford British ; she is really an insider tip! Arigato gozaimasu!
Keiko O.
(28 reviews)Johannes-san, Ulla-san, thank you very much for your lovely comments! I very much enjoyed walking with you for two days and showing you around my hometown, Tokyo. I hope that your passion in aikido may bring you back to Japan once again in the not-too-distant future!