Joined 2025
Lily I.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native), Spanish
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Lily I.
Hello! I’m Lily.
I am a government certified tour guide. I have experienced more than 100 customized tours starting from March 2024 and have been receiving 5-star reviews on popular travel booking sites from over 90% of my guests.
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!!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Tokyo Tailored: Your Perfect 7-Hour Adventure with Lily
Tokyo Tailored: Your Perfect 7-Hour Adventure with Lily
Tokyo Eastside Half-Day: A Taste of History, Art&Food
Tokyo Eastside Half-Day: A Taste of History, Art&Food
Tokyo Westside Half-Day: A Taste of History and Pop Culture
Tokyo Westside Half-Day: A Taste of History and Pop Culture
Reviews
Rahul W.
“Tokyo 7-hour Tour - May 2025”
Our family of 5 did the 7-hour tour of Tokyo with Lily and had a fantastic time. She was very considerate of our family’s dietary restrictions and adjusted the itinerary to match our interests (for example, we visited a garden instead of the fish market). Traveling with two seniors, we appreciated her patience and flexibility. Lily is personable, helpful, and her English was great, which made communication easy and enjoyable. We're so glad we did the tour on our first day in the city because we felt like the tour covered all the major highlights. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a customized and personal Tokyo tour.
Lily I.
Dear Rahul, Thank you for your kind review!!! It was my pleasure to meet you all and spend a wonderful time together exploring the highlights of Tokyo. I’m grateful to spend warmly vibe with you and all the members of your family. Your excitement about the different features of the city made me even more happy. Always I feel happy to help your trip be more delightful! Best regards, Lily
Elizabeth M.
“Seeing Tokyo in 2 days!”
My two days with Lily were truly incredible! I was in Tokyo for the first time with my husband, but he had business meetings, which left me on my own. Having Lily guide me throughout Tokyo made it fun and stress free. Lily customized an itinerary for me, which enabled me to visit shops and areas that were of interest to me, yet made sure I saw the most important sights. We navigated the city via the subway and on foot, which made me feel more comfortable in the city. Lily was able to share her insider's view of the city and its nuances, which was like a living history lesson. We had a memorable lunch at an authentic tea house, which I would not have found without her. I feel like I would have missed so much with her guidance and highly recommend her as a guide!
Lily I.
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and great review! It was my pleasure to meet you and spend a wonderful time together exploring beautiful places in Tokyo! Your interests made me discover different features of the city. I couldn’t be more grateful if you had a deeper understanding of Japan. And I will be more than happy if you would revisit here in the future! All the best, Lily
Lucy K.
“The Delight of Touring with Lily”
Tom and I were so fortunate to have Lily guide us in Tokyo for a full day and a following half day. From the moment we met her we knew that we were in exceptionally competent hands. Not only did she take us to the "must see" Tokyo icons but also we were introduced to behind-the-scenes Japanese life in Tokyo. We came away feeling that our Tokyo experience was genuinely special and fun. Lily is an absolute 5 STAR guide! Lucy & Tom, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lily I.
Dear Lucy and Tom, Arigatou & Thank you for the great review! It was my pleasure to meet you all. In two days, we have experienced the highlights of Tokyo and a part of the Japanese local life! You both were wonderful people to spend time with and was exciting for me. I am truly happy to have helped make your trip an enjoyable and memorable one. If you ever plan to revisit, I’m more than happy to serve you again. Best regards, Lily
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