Joined 2017
Noriko O.
Available Areas
Chiba (Living), Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Narita, Mount Fuji
Languages
English
Response Time
11 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Noriko O.
Hi! Dear my future guest! I hope you are well. Hard conditions have been still going on but I'm so excited to welcome you.
During the pandemic, I've got certificates as a medical interpreter and had chance to work at a hospital in Tokyo. It was a great opportunity such as to attend patients with covid and others illnesses. I came to reconsider safety and security is very important for travellers to relax and enjoy.
I live in Chiba prefecture, commuting area to Tokyo. I was born in a family of Buddhism priest in Fukushima, So, I like to show you traditional temples and shrines just as a part of everyday life. I also like nature, arts, fashion, foodie....maybe everything! The attraction of Tokyo is mixture of something new and something old. Please feel many attractive scenes with me!
I started my carrer as a tour conductor and visited many countries and had a chance to live in the Philippines for 5 years and US for 1 year. I remember people were so kind and generous to me. That's the reason why I am a tour guide now to do something helpful for guests from all over the world. So please don't hesitate to tell me your interest, I'm willing to be with you almost everywhere around Tokyo and Japan!
Important
I can arrange any tour in Japan upon your request.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Flexible Tokyo
I just include must-see spots for your convenience, though, this tour is exclusively for you, contents are flexible. You can enjoy the contrast view of both now and 400 years ago at Imperial Palace which used to be Edo castle.Then, you will see the miniature of Edo era(400 years ago-) and Meiji era(150 years ago-).Finally, Asakusa is the place where you can enjoy nostalgic atmosphere.
Experience of Fantastic Homa Ritual of Buddhism and Cozy Kiyosumi Park
Tour will start at Kiyosumi Park which is also a typical strolling style Japanese garden. It's not so big, so very suitable to warm up your day. Then, let's take a walk downtown area to Fukagawa-Fudo temple which belongs to Shingon sect, one of the oldest, Esoteric Buddhism sect in Japan where we can experience Homa ritual.
Reviews
“Autumn Tour in Japan”
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Noriko O.
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“Great tour guide ”
Noriko was wonder! She was very patience with us since the weather was so hot and we have little kids that couldn’t bare with the heat and humidity. Noriko showed us how to navigate train stations and took us to several places along with what we have on our agenda. Will definitely recommend Noriko other travelers.
“Amazing!!!”
We spent three days with Noriko in Tokyo in June 2024. For five of the six of us, it was our first time in Japan. She was amazing!! She gave us great ideas and insights into all the major sites and tourist attractions. She helped us translate and navigate the biggest city in the world. She offered subtle tips on social queues that made our interactions more seamless. She really was more than we could have hoped for. We’re eternally grateful and would highly recommend!
