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Tour Guide - Melody S.

Joined 2024

Melody S.

4.99 / 5
(112 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

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 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

-Instagram and YouTube

-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

“Fun and Flexible”

Melody was very accommodating! Booked our tour for our first day in Tokyo to get a taste of the city. Melody communicated beautifully prior to the trip. Once we met up and as the day progressed Melody was very understanding and adjusted the itinerary to meet our needs. Very knowledgeable and gives you the feeling you are the only people in a city filled with millions! Can’t give enough stars. If you want the best, book with Melody!

Pamela B.

Melody S.

Pamela, thank you very much for your wonderful review! As you mentioned, as a certified travel advisor and licensed tour guide, I can create the perfect itinerary before the tour and even adjust it flexibly during the tour to suit my guests' needs and preferences. What an exciting and energetic day we had together! We explored Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, bought five amazing Japanese kitchen knives in Kappabashi, enjoyed a delicious ramen lunch, strolled through the beautiful Hamarikyu Japanese Garden, and even bought three pairs of Onitsuka Tiger shoes in Omotesando! Part of my job is to communicate with local shop staff in Japanese and help you find the best products. Despite the rain, we managed to enjoy so many different experiences in just one day! I'm sure we created unforgettable memories on your very first day in Japan. Above all, you two were such a kind and lovely couple. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you. I hope the rest of your journey through Japan will be filled with even more wonderful memories. Until we meet again!

“Great guided day tour of Tokyo”

Tokyo is a huge, busy city to navigate and Melody did a great job taking us to several locations all while explaining the history of the sites to us. Melody is an excellent guide, and we appreciated him showing us the highlights, and even some unexpected things. He also took us to one of his favorite lunch spots which was delicious. If you are looking for a guide that will create a personalized itinerary for you, we recommend you reach out to Melody. Thanks!

Kim B.

Melody S.

Kim, thank you very much for your wonderful review! Your requests to explore local art and meet artisans were fantastic! My family is full of artists, so I have a deep love for art as well. What an incredible day we had together! We enjoyed tofu soft-serve ice cream in Asakusa, explored Japanese kitchen knives and cooking utensils in Kappabashi, shopped for artisan-made bags and other items in Okachimachi, got My Melody (yes, that's me!) capsule toys in Akihabara, and enjoyed an incredibly delicious lunch of cold udon noodles! We also admired beautiful Japanese artworks, including traditional Noh masks, at a museum in Ueno, where we unexpectedly ran into a taxi driver I know! Then we explored the charming backstreets of Yanaka and Kagurazaka. I still can't believe how many wonderful experiences and memories we managed to pack into just one day! It was such a pleasure spending time with you two lovely sisters. I'm already looking forward to seeing you again and discovering even more amazing Japanese art together! Until we meet again!

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