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Joined 2024
Melody S.
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
-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!
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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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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
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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
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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
Reviews
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Tom P.
“Amazing tour around Tokyo”
Melody was an awesome tour guide. Tokyo is such a big place with so many distinct areas so you really have to be intentional about where you choose to visit when only there for a short time. Melody really took the time to get to know me and my interests and put together a custom tour which was awesome, he also shared a lot of knowledge and insights along the way which made it a fascinating experience. Highly recommend!
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Melody S.
Tom, we became close friends of the same generation! It was truly an honor to share countless memories with you on such a special day of your long-awaited dream trip to Japan. We visited Hie Shrine, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, enjoyed an okonomiyaki lunch in Nakano, experienced a maid cafe in Akihabara, and explored Tokyo Station. I'm glad we managed to visit 5 of Tokyo's 30 neighborhoods in just one day! Above all, I really enjoyed our fascinating conversations about culture and business. Until we meet again, my friend. Arigato!
Karen H.
“Excellent full day tour of Tokyo”
Melody was an excellent guide for our full day tour. He was happy to meet all of our requests. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great day.
Melody S.
Karen, thank you very much for an amazing day! We visited an incredible number of places on your very first day in Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Tsukiji Market, Ginza Art Aquarium, Akihabara, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree! Your family was such a joy to spend time with! I sincerely hope you have an unforgettable trip to Japan and that all the useful information I shared with you will help make your journey even more wonderful. Until we meet again! Arigato Gozaimasu!
Don C.
“Great guide, wonderful day!”
Melody is a very knowledgeable and kind guide. He speaks English very well and was very conscientious about our needs. Would highly recommend!
Melody S.
Don, thank you very much for your wonderful review! Your request was truly special! Revisiting places filled with memories in Yokosuka after 30 years, tasting Japanese pears again for the first time in three decades, and even reuniting with someone from your past felt nothing short of a miracle. I'm incredibly proud to have been part of such a meaningful day. I was also deeply impressed by your excellent Japanese and how kind, warm, and funny your family was! Afterward, we headed to Kamakura, where we enjoyed delicious okonomiyaki at a local restaurant frequented by superstars! We also visited Houkokuji Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, and the Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple. What an unforgettable day we had together! Take care, and I hope our paths cross again someday!
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Kenji K.
Hello, I was born in 1956 in Hiroshima and have lived in Tokyo for over 40 years. I have a license of “National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter”. I love outdoor activities, especially fishing and golf. I have been to CANADA for 6 months as a bank trainee and have worked for 5 years in the US at the age of my 30s. It is my pleasure to show you around in Japan. As you know, there are four seasons in Japan and you can enjoy the nature of each season. Especially in spring time, cherry blossoms in full bloom welcome you. Japan is a safe country, meals are very delicious, and you can explore Japanese great history at the spiritual places of shrines and temples. Please contact me. You are assured to have an enjoyable and memorial trip. I'm looking forward to having wonderful time with you. See you!
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Masahiro N.
Hallo zusammen! Ich heiße Masahiro, aber meine Freunde nennen mich Masa. Nach meinem Studium in Tokio habe ich von 2006 bis 2013 in Wien gelebt. 2013 bin ich endgültig nach Japan zurückgekehrt. Während meiner Zeit in Wien habe ich die deutschsprachige Welt und ihre Kultur sehr intensiv kennengelernt. Heute möchte ich eine Brücke zwischen dem deutschsprachigen Raum und Japan sein – und genau deshalb arbeite ich als Reiseleiter. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass diese Aufgabe meine Lebensaufgabe geworden ist. Für mich ist ein Guide so etwas wie ein privater Diplomat. Er verbindet Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern und Kulturen und hilft ihnen, einander besser zu verstehen. Ich habe bereits Erfahrung darin, meine Gäste durch viele verschiedene Orte in Japan zu führen, unter anderem durch: • Tokio • Kamakura( Kanagawa) • die Region um den Fuji • Kawagoe(Saitama) • Nikko(Tochigi) • Karuizawa (Nagano) • Kanazawa(Ishikawa) • Kyoto • Osaka • Kobe • Himeji • Nagasaki …und natürlich gibt es noch viele weitere Orte zu entdecken! Ich wohne heute in der Nähe von Tokio. Deshalb sind Touren in Tokio und der Umgebung für mich besonders gut machbar. Eine Reise macht das Leben bunt! Lassen Sie Ihren Alltagsstress hinter sich und genießen Sie entspannte Momente, neue Entdeckungen und interessante Begegnungen – vielleicht sogar den einen oder anderen kleinen Kulturschock. Ich freue mich sehr darauf, Sie auf Ihrer Reise durch Japan zu begleiten! Bis bald in Japan!
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Stephen Y.
Hello! I'm Stephen. Originally from London, I've had the privilege of calling Tokyo my home for the past 20-odd years. Japan is a beautiful country, and my first visit here left me deeply touched by the kindness of numerous strangers. Whether this is your first visit or you're returning to explore more, I hope our encounter will be memorable and will add to your experience of this wonderful country. Tokyo is a jazz lover's paradise and is truly blessed with a large number of good joints, from intimate underground spots to historic venues. As a jazz fan, I love exploring the city's live jazz clubs and unique jazz kissas (cafés). Live jazz clubs are fantastic - there's nothing quite like the excitement of a performance unfolding in real time, with the energy shared between the musicians and the audience. I believe live jazz is at its best when it's close, warm, and communal - which is why I'm particularly fond of the smaller, more intimate clubs favored by talented local and visiting musicians. Jazz kissas offer a very different, yet equally captivating experience - they are relaxed spaces to enjoy carefully selected vinyl played on high-quality systems, and sometimes learn from a passionate owner about all things jazz through conversation. Many kissas are also known for their Nel drip coffee - a slow, hand-poured method using a cotton cloth filter, a Japanese favorite rarely seen elsewhere. On my tours, we can explore a jazz-rich neighborhood such as Kichijoji or Shimokitazawa, join a local jam session (if you're a musician), or do a 'jazz kissa crawl', visiting two or three kissas in one evening to experience their different expressions. I can offer personalized tours tailored to your musical interests. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests!
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