Joined 2014
Takako T.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
8 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
About Tour Guide Takako T.
Hello！ I am Takako Takata. I was born in Kyoto and grew up in other several districts in Japan
where I was attracted by each place's feature. I started the tour guiding in 2009 in which I introduce interesting and unique spots to tourists. I love to share the marvelous time and moment with people through tours. In Japanese, we have a wonderful phrase expressing such moment and we call it "Ichigo Ichie". It means we have to treasure every encounter, a once-in-
a-lifetime-encounter that is , as it may not recur again. This word came from the spirit of tea ceremony. Anyway, let us enjoy extraordinary tours in Tokyo together, shall we ?
Important
As for Sunday, basically I am unavailable but in the case I will.
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Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Reviews
Norm N.
“The perfect Tokyo tour”
I am a full time photographer and created a shot list of Tokyo locations. After messaging Takako, she came up with additional locations that made my Tokyo photo experience even better. She KNOWS the city and interesting places a tourist or infrequent visitor would never know existed. Upon meeting Takako, she presented me with a hand crafted map showing where we would be visiting and when. Thanks to Takako, I had the perfect photo experience in addition to learning fascinating details about Tokyo specifically and Japan in general. If you are looking for the perfect Tokyo visitor experience, do not hesitate engaging Takako.
Takako T.
Mr. Norm, Thank you for your review. It was an honor to spend a precious day in Tokyo with you. Were you able to capture many interesting scenes from Japan? Thank you for sending the photos — I’m so happy to see the work of a professional photographer. When you visit Japan again, I’d love to show you many more wonderful places. If you ever need a senior model, please feel free to contact me! Wishing you continued health and success in your amazing work. Looking forward to seeing you again. Takako
Apollo A.
“Takako San a great guide!”
Miss Takako was wonderful on our journey through Tokyo. She explained a lot about the different foods and items I saw at stores and restaurants. I recommend her to all future tourist.
Takako T.
Hello Apollo. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce many Japanese foods yesterday. I had a great time. I hope you enjoy your trip to Japan—its scenery, food, history, and culture. Try lots of different foods, and if you happen to get an upset stomach, I recommend having some umeboshi (pickled plums)! I hope your dream will come true throug the blessing of Japanese deity. Have a nice time in Japan. Best wishes Takako
Lisa T.
“Fantastic Day with Takako”
We asked for a tour off the beaten track and Takako delivered . We saw a Buddhist temple with a ceremony which was very moving and an honor to witness . Lunch was a small non English speaking restaurant , we got to sample some sushumi and a tray full of food we never could have ordered for a really good price and a great experience. We saw beautiful deserted gardens , museums and shrines . Takako was a great guide and we would thoroughly recommend her
Takako T.
Hello Lisa! Thank you very much for your review & the photo. The ceremony you witnessed is the same as the one that has been continuously performed at the temple founded by Kūkai in the 9th century after his studies in China, located in Mount Kōya. I’m also glad that you were able to enjoy the fresh greenery and nature at Kiyosumi Gardens with such beautiful weather. I hope your trip to Japan continues to be a wonderful experience! Best wishes Takako
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