Makiko N.

4.88 / 5
(88 reviews)

Available Areas

Tokyo (Living), Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama

Languages

English

Response Time

10 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

About Tour Guide Makiko N.

I am Makiko. I was born in Tokyo and I've lived here my whole life. I therefore know a lot about Tokyo and the surrounding areas. Tokyo has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. I would like to show you the best parts of our exciting city.


I am a National licensed tour guide in English. I am an open-minded, sociable and thoughtful person. I really enjoy meeting people from other countries to share our cultures. I have experience in hosting students and interacting with people from across the world.


I studied a flower arrangement course in the UK and have been teaching flower arrangement for many years. I have experience in Japanese style flower arrangement and tea ceremony. I love flowers and plants and enjoy visiting gardens. I like traveling (more than 30 countries) and watching films. I love cooking, eating and drinking. I am foodie and am qualified as a sake sommelier and a wine expert. I can introduce you Tokyo's diverse food culture.


I am flexible about destinations and can arrange the tour according to your requests. I try hard to make your stay in Japan very special and memorable. Let's explore our beautiful and unique country together.


I am very much looking forward to meeting you!


*Please send a message to confirm my availability BEFORE booking, thank you.

*I do a tour within 6 people.


Qualification:

JSA Sake Diploma International

JSA Wine Expert

SSI International Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier)

Important

Please send a message before booking.

Tours

Tokyo Private One-day Tour

Tokyo
7 hours

Tokyo is a beautiful, unique and exciting city. It has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. This is a customized tour just for you. I listed popular places to visit below. Please let me know 3 - 4 places you would like to visit. I will make your itinerary and I may suggest some places that you might be interested in.

FROM$341/ per group

Tokyo Private Half-day Tour

Tokyo
4 hours 30 min

Tokyo is a beautiful, unique and exciting city. It has various kinds of charms of both traditional and modern aspects. This is a customized tour just for you. I listed popular places to visit below. Please let me know 2 places you would like to visit. I will make your itinerary and I may suggest some places that you might be interested in.

FROM$221/ per group

Nikko One-day Highlight Tour

Nikko
7 hours

Nikko is best known for its vast and rich nature as well as many famous sightseeing spots, including historical shrines and temples which are registered as World Heritage sites. As Nikko used to be the sacred land of mountain worship, many people visit the place for its distinctive mystical atmosphere.

FROM$422/ per group

Kamakura One-day Highlight Tour

Kamakura
7 hours 30 min

Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist destination from Tokyo. Kamakura was prospered as Japan's first feudal capital (from 1185 to 1333). There are many temples, shrines and other historical places. We visit some of the most popular places in Kamakura.

FROM$375/ per group

Hakone One-day Highlight Tour

Hakone
7 hours

Hakone is one of the most popular destination from Tokyo with rich nature, hot spring, historical spots and interesting museums. You can enjoy the great nature and culture. You may be able to see Mt. Fuji if the weather is good. The places I listed in an itinerary are popular places for the first visitors. I will make an itinerary according to your interest.

FROM$398/ per group

Reviews

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Cory B.

5 / 5
Sep 2, 2023

Excellent guide

Makiko was one of our best guides in Japan. Her English is excellent and she is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.

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Rene C.

5 / 5
Aug 22, 2023

First class

We had two half days with Makiko. She was very professional, friendly and helpful. None of our requests were too much. Great thanks

Tom Z.

5 / 5
Jul 29, 2023

Amazing Experience

I had an incredible day seeing the highlights of Tokyo with a personalized tour crafted by Makiko. The best part of the tour was a fantastic sushi meal prepared by the chef and owner. The restaurant only has 8 seats and personalized attention was given and Makiko explained each thing that was served. As the tour progressed Makiko took time to explain the history and significance of each thing we saw. I highly recommend you book a tour with Makiko

Peter V.

4 / 5
Jul 24, 2023

Very knowledgable guide!

Makiko showed us around Nikko area. A very historic and beautiful place. Makiko is a very friendly and knowledgable guide. She knows a lot about Japanese history and culture. And she took us to a lovely restaurant. We do recommend her