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Joined 2025
Lily I.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native), Spanish
Response Time
2 hours on average
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About Tour Guide Lily I.
Hi there! Thank you so much for hitting my page!
I'm Yuriko, but please call me Lily!
Welcome to Tokyo! Are you ready to discover the heartbeat of this incredible city?
I’ve been a licensed guide since 2007 and have been sharing the magic of Tokyo since 2024.
With over 180 private tours under my belt, I’ve learned that the best memories aren’t just found in guidebooks—they’re made through personal connections and hidden stories.
I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I love exploring towns small or big to look for hidden gems and can't wait to share them with you!
I was born and raised in Tokyo for over 40 years with a few childhood years in the US. I am a mom of two boys and have work experience in the Japanese Education industry as a teacher and a public relations professional.
I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.
I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!
Important
* Some of the tours/ experiences require prior reservation. Please send a direct message to me before booking a tour.
* If you have any requests for the tour, please feel free to ask me in advance!!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Tokyo Tailored: Your Perfect 7-Hour Adventure with Lily
**This tour is designed to offer for A SMALL GROUP tour as shown in the description. I am happy to tailor an original plan OR to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option! A 7-hour tour allows for 4 or more visits depending where we visit and finish the tour. Send me a message with your preferences or requests! *This tour will be presented in ENGLISH.
Tokyo Tailored: Your Perfect 7-Hour Adventure with Lily
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Tsukiji Market - Tokyo's Kitchen Tour for food lovers
**This tour is designed to offer for A SMALL GROUP tour as shown in the description. Tsukiji Outer Market is a world-renowned maketplace. You may feel overwhelmed with its nearly 400 shops. Your guide, Lily - a foodie- who visits Tsukiji more than 50 times a year will not only help you experience the fresh and quality food but also deepen your understanding of traditional Japanese food culture, so you can enjoy "washoku" even more during your time in Japan.
Tsukiji Market - Tokyo's Kitchen Tour for food lovers
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Tokyo Westside Half-Day: A Taste of History and Pop Culture
**This tour is designed to offer for A SMALL GROUP tour as shown in the description. Embark on a vibrant half-day tour through the west side of Tokyo, where ancient serenity meets modern dynamism! Begin our exploration at the peaceful Meiji-jingu shrine. Then dive into the colorful chaos of Harajuku, the epicenter of youth culture. Finally, brace yourself for the iconic scramble crossing in Shibuya.
Tokyo Westside Half-Day: A Taste of History and Pop Culture
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Tokyo Eastside Half-Day: A Taste of History, Art&Food
**This tour is designed to offer for A SMALL GROUP tour as shown in the description. Cultural and culinary delights of Eastern Tokyo! This tour is a perfect blend of cultural immersion and culinary exploration. Lily will take you on a journey through historic districts, where you'll witness the harmonious blend of old and new.
Tokyo Eastside Half-Day: A Taste of History, Art&Food
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Tokyo’s Old-town Tour: Asakusa & Taiyaki Making
You might get overwhelmed by the busy main streets and the huge Sensoji-temple. This tour offers you an in-depth journey through the charming small shops and scenes in Asakusa that are often missed by first-time visitors along with a fun workshop, “hands-on taiyaki-making experience”at a local shop. Learn the secrets of this beloved fish-shaped pancake, from preparing the sweet filling to pouring the batter. Join us to see the Asakusa and the authentic culinary workshop!!
Tokyo’s Old-town Tour: Asakusa & Taiyaki Making
Reviews
Horacio R.
“I had a wonderful tour of Tokyo’ highlights ”
I enjoyed of a wonderful tour under the professional and very kind guidance of Lily. Her knowledge of the city of Tokyo were noticeable on every step we took.
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Lily I.
Dear Horacio, Thank you for the lovely review! I had a great time sharing the stories of Tokyo with you. Your curiosity made the tour even more special for me. You truly made my day! I am more than happy if the tour made your travel filled with unforgettable memories. I hope to see you on another tour in the future! All the best, Lily
George B.
“SAN visits Tokyo”
Lily was everything we hoped for: intelligent, well-informed, on-time, courteous, extremely knowledgeable, a subway maestro, a shopping guru, and spoke excellent English. We would definitely recommend her and would use her again and again.
Lily I.
Dear George and Kathleen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure guiding you both. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed navigating the Tokyo subways and our shopping mission together! Knowing you traveled all the way from SAN, I wanted to make sure your time in Tokyo was extra special. You were fantastic guests, and I would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Wishing you many more great travels! Lily
Ron K.
“Amazing day with Lily in Tokyo ”
My day could not have been better. The itinerary gave me the opportunity to experience many sides of Tokyo without it feeling rushed. Lily was an amazing guide who was not only knowledgeable but also a great person to spend the day with. Highly recommend this tour and especially Lily.
Lily I.
Dear Ron, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure to meet you and help make your Tokyo journey seamless and accessible. I personally had a wonderful time exploring the different sides of Tokyo alongside you —your enthusiasm made the experience even more special!! I would be delighted to welcome you back should you ever return to Japan. Until then, I wish you many more wonderful adventures! Warm regards, Lily
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