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Joined 2023
Carol N.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Yokohama
Languages
Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Carol N.
Having living in Japan over 30 years, love the rich and diversity of the culture, the seasons and the people here!
I can speak fluent Japanese, Cantonese and English. I have worked as an interpreter for some corporate companies here, including film and airlines industry.
It would be a good opportunity to make use of my language skills and living experiences here.
Hopefully to contribute to a fun, fulfilling and unforgettable travel experience for you all!
Important
I may have some events booked in advance.
Otherwise, basically, open 7 days a week.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New
A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo, old and new. To start your day… A visit to the well known Meiji Shrine, emerge yourself in the nature of a century old forest. Experience the tranquility, with the history, the spirit of old Japan in the center of Tokyo. Then, walking down to Harajuku, Takeshita street, Omotesando, explore the modern Tokyo, newest trend. Then, shibuya… Last stop, a visit to the oldest temple in Tokyo, Sensoji. Then Nakamise street… shopping and lunch…
A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New
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A fruitful and full day Tokyo exploring tour
From visiting the yummy food stalls at Tsukiji fish market, then Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori street. Walk along Sumida river to Skytree tower… In the afternoon, Shibuya Scramble Crossing and Hachiko statue. Then Meiji Shrine, Takeshita street. Then a visit to the Imperial Palace and stop by the Tokyo station. Finally, in the evening, take a one stop train ride to visit Ginza to end the tour. A fruitful and full day Tokyo exploring tour.
A fruitful and full day Tokyo exploring tour
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A customized tour to your most interests.
A day trip to explore the city, customized on your interests. You may also start your day by experiencing the modern and high end areas of Tokyo… Shibuya. Omotesando, Azabudai Hills… While a short distance away, to explore the beautifully reserved nature in the Meiji Shrine. It is also a great route for Shoppers and Foodies along the way…
A customized tour to your most interests.
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A hiking day - Mt Takao
About an hour train ride from center of Tokyo, embrace yourself in the nature…experience the mixture of modern vibes and historical sites in harmony. Whether you choose a relaxing hike or an intense one, take the lift or cable car, there is always beautiful scenery to enjoy ! Afterwards, give yourself a treat at Ukai Toriyama, enjoy the famous chicken dish and beautifully designed Japanese gardens. If you come in summertime, the firefly viewing is another treat…
A hiking day - Mt Takao
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An onsen experience and a visit to Japanese garden paradise!
Envelope yourself in the nature and recharged with the Japanese onsen experience. Indulge in the breathtaking scenic sight of the heavenly beautiful Japanese garden. The local raised chicken on charcoal grilled is absolutely a treat!
An onsen experience and a visit to Japanese garden paradise!
Reviews
Diana I.
“Private , customized tour in Tokyo”
What a great tour. Carol is knowledgeable and kind. We felt lucky to have her as our guide. She made the day so special. Many thanks!
George H.
“Amazing and very helpful really enjoy her company ”
Carol has been amazing and very helpful We cover a lot of areas in 4 hours tour I would highly recommend her to any of my friends coming to Tokyo as she’s very professional.
Megan M.
“Flexible and fun”
Carol is a great host and guide. Coming to Tokyo we had a lot of questions about transit and how to use it - Carol showed us how to navigate and helped us book a complicated train travel itinerary. Picking us up at our hotel, she tailored the itinerary so we saw a perfect mix of history, culture and sights.
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Carol N.
Thank you for the great comments! It’s totally my pleasure to show you around Tokyo. Happy to be helpful to make your trip more smooth and memorable. Hope you had enjoyed the trip totally and some day come visit again!
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