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Tour Guide - Melody S.

Joined 2024

Melody S.

4.99 / 5
(88 reviews)
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Available Areas

Tokyo (Living), Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Saitama, Yokohama

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

1 hour on average

Availability Updated

Today

About Tour Guide Melody S.

Hi! I’m a nationally licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography.

I was born in a suburb and raised in Tokyo, which gives me both a local and metropolitan perspective on Japan.

I studied abroad in the US and the UK, where I met wonderful people from all over the world and developed a truly global mindset.

Before becoming a full-time guide, I worked as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe—experiences that help me connect naturally with travelers from many different backgrounds.


【Interests】

-Maid cafes and pop idols

-Manga and anime

-Art and architecture

-Hot springs and public baths

-Socializing and exploring great food


【Certifications】

-National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter

-General Certified Travel Supervisor

-Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor


I am based in Tokyo but will happily arrange a tour only for your group, in area Kawagoe, Saitama, Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Nikko, Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Tochigi, Kyoto, etc. Please contact me!

Important

DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR DRIVING SERVICES.

Available date is negotiable.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Nightlife
Nightlife
Unique Experience
Unique Experience

Reviews

A second day of discovery!

Our second tour day with Melody included the Hamarikyu Japanese Garden, a trip to the Tsukiji fish market for authentic souvenirs and Melody's favorite sushi joint where he was able to score prime seating since he is a VIP, a trip to Akihabara or animetown, and finally a trip to Asakusa to see the Sebso-ji Temple and Nakamise shopping street. We were all pretty tired this day and Melody adjusted as needed and made our final day with him just as wonderful as our first! He took photos and videos for us the entire time and helped make iconic memories we will treasure forever. We will never forget your kindness and generosity as you shared your culture, knowledge, and history with us! Thank you thank you thank you!

Chris P.

Melody S.

Chris, thank you so much for another wonderful review. Your whole family was so full of energy and joy, and the time we spent together is something I'll never forget. I already miss all of you and hope our paths cross again someday. Until then, please take care, stay healthy, and enjoy many more amazing adventures!

Awesome Tour of Tokyo

I had the pleasure of taking a full-day tour with Melody, and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. His knowledge of Japan's history, culture, and traditions was exceptional, and he shared fascinating information throughout the entire day. We covered more than 20,000 steps over approximately nine hours, visiting Tokyo Tower, beautiful shrines and temples, a museum, and countless other points of interest along the way. Every stop was thoughtfully explained, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. This was truly a first-class tour that gave me a much deeper appreciation for Japan. It was eye-opening from start to finish, and Melody's professionalism, enthusiasm, and expertise made the day unforgettable. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Japan, and this tour was one of the highlights of my trip.

Lewis B.

Melody S.

Thank you, Lewis!! We had so many wonderful conversations throughout our time together. I truly enjoyed discussing the differences between your country and mine, and I was especially impressed by the thoughtful questions you asked about Japanese culture. Your perspective was incredibly insightful, and our conversations gave me many new things to think about as well. I also loved seeing all the beautiful photos you shared. One of my favorite memories was talking with a few local Japanese people together and handing out the badges. Although many Japanese people were too shy or too busy to stop and chat (haha), it was still such a fun and memorable experience. Finally, thank you so much for inviting me to the hotel's VIP lounge. I will never forget the fun and delicious dinner we shared there. It was truly a special way to end our time together. I sincerely hope Japan has become one of your favorite countries. It would make me very happy if it has. I truly look forward to seeing you again someday and having many more fascinating conversations together. Until next time, take care and safe travels! Enjoy the hot springs, too!

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