Joined 2024
Keiko T.
Available Areas
Tokyo
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Keiko T.
Hello. I am Keiko, a nationally licensed tour guide for English-speaking tourists. I love traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people. When I was young, I embarked on a long journey to explore more about my life. I settled in a small town in Illinois, USA, enjoying a new life while studying at the state university, and then moved to Florida to work for a while.
After coming back to Japan, I have been working in downtown Tokyo since 2008, mainly as a translator and sometimes as an interpreter in various fields, including central government offices, TV stations, and a university. Seeing the increased opportunities around the Tokyo Olympics 2020, I transitioned into the tourism industry and am currently working as a tour guide, basically giving day tours of downtown Tokyo, Fuji & Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko.
I love meeting people from different backgrounds, talking with them, and learning new things. That's why I enjoy hosting guests from abroad who want to explore Japan. Many local people helped me during my journey, and now it's time for me to give back. Come and meet me here; I will show you around amazing places in Japan.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Tokyo Highlights Day Tour B
Tokyo Highlights Day Tour B
Tokyo Highlights Day Tour A
Tokyo Highlights Day Tour A
Tokyo Half-Day Morning Tour
Tokyo Half-Day Morning Tour
Mt. Fuji View from Lake Kawaguchi Area
Mt. Fuji View from Lake Kawaguchi Area
Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo
Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo
Reviews
Joanna F.
“Our expectations were not met”
Keiko is fluent in English and it is easy to understand her. She navigates the Tokyo transportation system with great efficiency. However we got the impression that an 8-hour tour is too long for her. More than a month before arriving to Tokyo we sent Keiko a message with options we selected at her website: she never sent us any itinerary back. Without an itinerary the process to find next steps was rather chaotic. In the Shinjuku area she chose to see an attraction open until 10 pm before an attraction open until 5 pm. We walked 20 min (each way) to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden to discover it is always closed on Mondays. On the first day we finished our tour 90 min earlier visiting only 3 out of 5 attractions. Moreover, Keiko tried to discourage us from visiting all selected places repeatedly insisting that we must be tired, the lines would be too long, the garden is too big, etc. The second day she had a different plan: she wanted to spend as little time at each attraction as possible. So in Sensoji Temple she wanted to leave the area after less than half an hour. When we wanted to visit more than Main Hall she asked us to guide her and had no information to provide. She didn't want to spend any time in Nakamise Street. When I tried to explain what we needed she kept interrupting me and was very argumentative. At the end of the second day in Zojoji Temple she told us to wander while she would sit down waiting for us. So the second day we spent almost 8 hours with Keiko, but she didn't act like our guide for the entire time. Keiko didn't respect our requests: when we proposed to meet at Meiji Jingu Shrine around 8 am to avoid crowds, she insisted we needed to go there after 9:30 because shops at Takeshita Street and Omote-sando Street would be closed before 10am. And it was after I made it very clear: we were not interested in any shopping. When she asked us about lunch preferences and got the answer that I do not like sushi, she still wanted to go to a sushi restaurant.
Anne marie Y.
“Amazing Tour”
Keiko took us to several stops with beautiful views of Mt Fuji- it was a worthwhile trip out of Tokyo and very scenic area with many points of interest. Keiko is phenomenal and such a lovely person, and an organized and capable guide. She met us at the train station and shepherded us throughout the day- ensuring we had a great experience as a family. Everything was planned to the minute so we were able to catch the right trains and buses, but nothing felt rushed and we had time to spend at each area we visited. The garden and boat ride on the lake were especially nice stops. We were extremely lucky that Mt Fuji was so clear at each location, but most importantly that we had Keiko to guide us! We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her.
Keiko T.
Anne Marie, thank you very much for your kind review. I also truly enjoyed showing you around and sharing the beauty of Japan with you. The Lake Kawaguchi area, in particular, is one of my top recommendations for anyone visiting Japan. With the rainy season approaching, the weather was overcast yesterday. Nevertheless, we were incredibly lucky to have a clear view of Mt. Fuji all day from every spot we visited—it’s quite rare! I'm so glad to hear that you fully enjoyed the tour. If you have another opportunity to visit Japan, I would be more than happy to guide you again and help you explore even more of authentic Japan.
Mary R.
“My Day with Keiko”
Keiko was an excellent tour guide . I spent my first day in Tokyo with Keiko and knew I was in good hands as soon as I met her . Keiko speaks English very well , and straight away I felt it was a friend showing me her home town . We did a lot of sightseeing in one day and so much of Japan's history and culture was explained to me .Would definitely recommend Keiko as a guide to see the sights of Tokyo
Keiko T.
Mary, thank you so much for your kind review. I truly enjoyed spending time with you as well — it felt like being with a close friend or an older sister. I loved how we could share stories from our lives while exploring all the must-see spots together. I hope you're continuing to enjoy your trip. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead!
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