Joined 2017
Rieko T.
Available Areas
Kanagawa, Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama (Living), Narita
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Rieko T.
Hi, I am Rieko, you can call me Ricky. I am a National licensed English speaking tour guide.
I was born in Yokohama, the neighboring city of Tokyo, and have lived there for a long time. So, I know a lot about Tokyo and the surrounding cities, such as Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, and Nikko.
My favorite things to do are traveling and talking with people. I have traveled more than 30 countries in the world and talked with a lot of people worldwide. And it is fun to host people from all over the world.
Cooking and eating are also one of my favorite things to do. Japan has a unique and a great food culture, and it is a great pleasure if I can introduce you various kinds of food you have never eaten before, and help you enjoy your stay in Japan.
I have a lot of recommended destinations, yet flexible about them. I can make your own plan according to your requests. Let's enjoy a tour in Japan with me!
I am really looking forward to meeting you!
See you soon.
Important
The price includes only the guiding fee. Transportation fee and admission fees for you and the guide are required. Please contact me for more details.
If you have difficulties in walking or climbing stairs, have food restrictions, or any allergies, please let me know beforehand.
If you'd like a car chartered, please check the PRIVATE CARS TOUR yourself.
I will make arrangement only if you agree to pay locally.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Eight-hour Tour-Highlights in Tokyo
Is it your first visit to Tokyo? Do you know places to go? Would like to make a tour in Tokyo as efficiently as possible? Do not worry! I will show you around a lot of good places in Tokyo. From Tsukiji fish market, Ginza, Harajuku, to the Imperial Palace. I will make a good plan for you. Let us enjoy Tokyo together. You can book a tour for 3 to 8 hours.
Hakone one day tour
Hakone is famous for not only its hot spring resorts, but views of Mt. Fuji, a lot of museums. Using a pirate boat, cable car, and funicular train, let us enjoy Hakone and views of Mt. Fuji.
Asakusa Back Street Tour
Asakusa has not only an old temple, but also lots of street foods young people come for them. Let us visit as many eateries for various foods as we can.
Enjoy Sushi and Street Food in Tsukiji Fish Market
After the inner market moved to Toyosu, Tsukiji is still the most attractive tourist destination. You can enjoy not only sushi, but also various street foods in a lively atmosphere. If you are lucky, you can learn how a big tuna is cut into sashimi in Tsukiji Uogashi.
Yokohama One Day Tour
Yokohama is one of the oldest ports in Japan and known for its exotic atmosphere and Asian largest China town. I will show you around typical tourist spots in Yokohama. We will visit Minato Mirai area, Red Brick Warehouse, China Town, Yamashita Park, Bluff Area, Sankeien Garden.
Night Food Tour in Ginza
Ginza is the high-end shopping street with a lot of high rise buildings. But it is also an area with a lot of restaurants from reasonable ones to fancy ones. Let us enjoy the night view of the fancy shopping street, izakaya, some Japanese sweets including ones Emperor Meiji loved, and end up in a monjayaki restaurant in Tsukishima. Monjayaki is a kind of Okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancake using running batter.
Reviews
Suzette H.
“Quick tour of two restaurants”
We had a very nice time with Rieko on our first night in Tokyo. She took us to an izakaya and a okonomiyaki restaurant. We enjoyed our time together.
Rieko T.
Hello Suzette san Thank you for your review. I am very happy that you enjoyed my tour very much. Rieko
Serena A.
“The most amazing food tour of Tokyo!”
We are a family of five, and spent a full day exploring the food delights of Tokyo with the wonderful Rieko, starting with the mindblowing Tsukiji Market. It is a foodies' paradise, and even though the main fish market has moved off-site, there is plenty to see and do. We walked through the small fish market still at Tsukiji, then explored the surrounding outer market of shops and stalls, sampling food as we went. After an incredible sushi lunch, we headed off to see kitchenware in Asakusa, had beautiful yakitori in an izakaya in Ginza and finished off with okonomiyaki and monja in Tsukishima. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind - and gave us all a good experience we will never forget. This was just the most incredible, unforgettable food tour and we would highly recommend this and Rieko as a guide!
Rieko T.
Dear Serena, Thank you for your great review! I am very glad you enjoyed my tour very much and liked foods I recommended. You and your family were very kind and nice to me, so I had a very good time with you like we have been friends for a long time. Since you all like flour things and you are a big chef, you may enjoy okonomiyaki and takoyaki party at home. I look forward to seeing you again in Japan, and I will look for something more attractive. Thank you again and have a safe flight! Rieko
Michaela T.
“A Busy Day in Tokyo”
Rieko was a knowledgeable tour guide. We had a sightseeing-filled day in the intense heat, but she made the experience exciting and engaging. I recommend taking a taxi and public transportation if you plan to go in the summer, since many of the sites are outdoors and have little to no shade.
Rieko T.
Dear Michaela san, Thank you for your warm review. I am glad you enjoyed my tour. It was indeed a very hot day and I will take that into account. Thank you very much for your suggestion. I hope you two had a very good time in Japan and will come back someday in the near future. Many thanks. Rieko
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