Joined 2024
Dan C.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English (Native), Japanese
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Dan C.
Hi I’m a friendly Australian living in Japan for 20 years. I work as a Kindergarten teacher here so I design my tours to be very Family Friendly: stress free for the parents and exciting for the kids. I particularly love to make little packs filled with goodies for the kids so they can experience what Japanese kids do. I want my guests to experience a real Japan and I love teaching Japanese to the little ones. * Children with special needs and/or mobility issues are especially welcomed. I can make accommodations and plan a tour based on their unique needs.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Tokyo With Kids
A 4 hour custom tour of Tokyo for you and your family. We can see all the famous sights including Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko dog., Harajuku’s Famous Takeshita Dori, Meiji Jingu and also do things that Japanese people themselves love to do in Tokyo. This tour is especially designed for families with children. Our focus is to spoil your kids while the parents can enjoy the tour!
Learn Japanese while touring Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya
Learn and use Japanese while seeing Shinjuku National Gardens, Tokyo Metropolitan Building, Harajuku’s Famous Takeshita Dori, Meji Jingu and Yoyogi Park. This is a great tour for kids as we will visit places where they can use Japanese that our guide will teach them while the adults can enjoy the above mentioned famous Tokyo sights. We will also make a “kid’s pack” with Japanese candies and treats and also a postcard with the Japanese phrases that we will use.
Mt. Takao tour (great for kids)-
Have the kids occupied while the adults enjoy the beautiful nature, attractions and temples of Mt. Takao. We offer not only an all inclusive guided tour in English for the adults but also a "treasure map" style game for children to enjoy with prizes that include Japanese coloring books, snacks, toys and candy. We will even teach them Japanese! We will see the Takao Museum, ride the cable car, visit the monkey and flower park, learn about the temples and on a clear day see Mt. Fuii at the summit.
Reviews
Kristin S.
“Perfect guide for young families! ”
Dan brought so much energy and enthusiasm from start to finish. He was able to bring the Japanese culture to life for our 8 and 10 year old kids in the best way. Dan curated our day based off my kids personalities and we were thrilled with our tour!
Shannon S.
“Walking tour with kids ”
Dan was our guide for our second day in Japan. He was in touch and quickly responded throughout the planning phase. He was flexible with what we wanted to achieve throughout the day and suggested some great ideas. Can called the day before to check we were comfortable with the meeting point and confirm plans. Upon meeting Dan my family were completely impressed that he knew each of their names and we started on our adventure. I was able to relax and enjoy the sights without worrying about timeframes, trains or locations. Dan took charge of it all and kept the children entertained the whole way! He had a stash of games, lollies and hilarious jokes to make for an enjoyable day. Dan helped us get our Suica cards and taught us some great tips for moving around using public transport. We had a great day with Dan and he set us up for a great trip. He even checked in after our tour and gave us a tip of somewhere to visit in other cities. My children 10,8 and 4) continue to talk about the fun day we had with Dan. I wouldn’t hesitate to have Dan guide us again!
Tatiana S.
“A Wonderful Tour with Dan!”
We had an incredible experience on our tour with Dan! From the very beginning, he greeted us with a warm smile, and we immediately knew it was going to be a fantastic day. Dan was extremely engaging and interactive, answering all our questions and providing insightful explanations about Japanese culture. My son especially enjoyed learning phrases in Japanese and collecting little treats throughout the day. Dan was fantastic with kids, creating a fun and educational atmosphere for everyone. His professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge of Tokyo made the day even more special. I highly recommend this tour, especially for families—it's the perfect introduction to Tokyo and Japan that caters to both adults and children!
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