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Joined 2024
Melody S.
Available Areas
Saitama, Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Yokohama, Narita
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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 United States and the United Kingdom, 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. Please contact me!
Important
Available date is negotiable.
Please do not hesitate to contact me!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour
This tour will be the highlights of Tokyo to visit the Skytree and Asakusa area for traditional experience. We will also go on river cruise and visit the Garden, and Akihabara. This is a fully customizable tour only for you! Before you book my tour, let me know about you, your age, things you would like to try, your interests etc... Let's make your journey special one together.
Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour
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Tokyo Personalized Half-day Tour
This tour will be the highlights of Tokyo to visit the Meiji Shrine and Harajuku area for local experience. We will also go the famous Shibuya crossing. This is a fully customizable tour only for you! Before you book my tour, let me know about you, your age, things you would like to try, your interests etc... Let's make your journey special one together.
Tokyo Personalized Half-day Tour
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No.1 Maid Cafe maidreamin Tour
A licensed tour guide, who lived in the area for a long time, takes you to the best attractions following your interests as well as “maidreamin”. For sure, any type of geek (maid cafe, anime, or pop idol etc.) can enjoy the tour! “maidreamin" is one of the world's largest maid cafe groups with 20 locations and over 800 maids worldwide. At the cafe, you can enjoy meal, chat, and overwhelming live show by gorgeous maids. At end of the tour, let’s immerge ourselves into the dreamland!!
No.1 Maid Cafe maidreamin Tour
Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
The first maid cafe was started in Akihabara. Nowadays, there are around 200 maid cafes alone in Akihabara. Maids will welcome guests of all genders, generations, and nationalities, but some have difficulties in English communication. No problem. I can help you talk to them! The good news is that I was a manager at one of the largest maid cafe chains and led 40 maids. Other Otaku activities are also included in the tour. Hopefully, all anime, pop idol, and gadget Otaku can enjoy the tour!
Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
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Tokyo Tour with Professional Photographer
[Note : Please drop me a message before you directly book this tour.] Would you like unforgettable memories and bring them home?! This is a special collaboration provided by both the licensed tour guide and the professional photographer. I tailormade a itinerary with photo genic spots and guide you around, while a professional photographer takes hundreds of photos during our excursion. That means you will get superb experiences with beautiful photos in Tokyo.
Tokyo Tour with Professional Photographer
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Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour
Why not go for drinking with me?! Golden Gai is the biggest bar-hopping area in Japan. There are about 300 bars in the area. However, it is often hard for beginners to tell which one to enter. No worries! As a local bar hopping master, I will take you to the best shops. Moreover, I can talk to you like your old friend. Let's have a great chat and make the night unforgettable!
Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour
Reviews
June M.
“Day 2 Tour - Akima/Bullet train rides, Museum of Arts”
Melody S. Is an awesome person and an amazing tour guide! He helped us navigate the train system throughout our tours . He took care of all the details from beginning to end. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Japan and locations. He’s patient, funny , and kind! We enjoyed every minute of our tour and we recommend Melody Suzuki for all of your tour needs! He’s beyond amazing & we miss him already!
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Melody S.
June, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! Visiting Atami was truly the perfect choice—the town was lively and full of local Japanese people, still largely undiscovered by international tourists. From the bullet train ride, seeing Mt. Fuji through the train window, enjoying delicious red snapper, capsule toys, strawberry desserts, to the breathtaking views at the art museum—it was such a memorable experience. Let’s definitely try an onsen hot spring next time! I already miss you so much as well!
Paolo R.
“Amazing tour!”
Setting up the fully customisable tour was super easy and convenient, Melody’s English is great! Melody organised an amazing tour/experience along side a few things I wanted to see. Also learned a lot about daily life in Tokyo and local customs. Would definitely recommend!
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Melody S.
Paolo, thank you so much for your heartfelt comment! You are such a gentle, stylish, and energetic man. We truly enjoyed visiting Hamarikyu Japanese Garden, Tsukiji Market, teamLab Planets, Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Shibuya Crossing, Akihabara (anime town), and the maid cafe together. We made so many precious memories! You already seem very familiar with Japanese history and culture, but I hope you will come to love Japan more and more with each day!
Brian R.
“The real deal”
I can’t say enough about how well Melody did. Our group and our plans changed repeatedly due to a small medical emergency unrelated to our tour. Melody just rolled with the changes and adapted without missing a single beat. Our tour was custom made and tailored for exactly what we wanted to see and experience. Our favorite part of the tour was the amazing local sushi. Melody made the whole experience fun and educational. He has a deep knowledge of the geography and history of Tokyo and was enormously helpful in helping us make our way to the airport on time. On multiple occasions, Melody translated for us and helped us avoid critical mistakes. He even translated complicated instructions for 4 different prescription eye drops. We hope to see him again on our next visit!
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Melody S.
Brian, thank you so much for spending a day and a half with me despite your busy schedule. You truly are a wonderful family! First of all, I sincerely hope he feels better soon. During our time together, we visited a maid cafe, anime department stores, a beautiful park, the Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Station. We also enjoyed the best sushi at Tsukiji Market, went to a hedgehog cafe, and visited Meiji Shrine. Next time you come to Japan, let’s also go to Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, and a traditional Japanese gardens. Take care!
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Kaneo U.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for more than 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.
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Mutoh T.
I’m mutoh, licensed tour guide. I’ve been working at Tokyo for more than 30 years, and started this tour guide job.I love traveling, music, food, and drinking. As for traveling, I’ve been to 38 countries so far and I think I know what tourist wants to do. I really hope to help you to enjoy your once in a life time event. Anyway I’m looking forward to seeing you in Japan!
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Grant A.
Important note: I am currently not able to take new customers after the end of March, 2026. My name is Grant, and I’ve spent over a decade living and exploring Japan. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I first came to Japan as a high school exchange student in Inuyama, a historic castle town in Aichi. My love for Japan began early—sparked by childhood games like Pokémon that were released in Japanese before English. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for Japanese language, culture, and history. I hold an N2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and I graduated from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy. I’ve visited all 47 prefectures and explored a wide range of historical sites, shrines, and castles throughout the country. My background in Japanese history helps me provide context that brings depth and meaning to the places we visit—whether it's understanding a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, the story behind a castle ruin, or uncovering the historical layers of a Tokyo neighborhood. If you’re planning to explore Tokyo, here are some tour options to consider: One day in Tokyo? The Ginza Line Tour offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights. Two days? Pair the East Tokyo Tour and West Tokyo Tour to get a well-rounded experience. Interested in anime? The Anime Tour is flexible and can be tailored to match your specific interests. For those looking to go beyond the city, I also offer day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and other nearby destinations. Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours) Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen + transportation Feel free to get in touch to plan a tour that fits your interests and travel plans.
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