About Tour Guide Yukiko K.

“Great first day Tokyo orientation!!!”

Having Yukiko for our introduction to Japan was perfect. Yukiko was on time waiting with a sign for us in our Ginza hotel lobby. She led us through the busy streets and showed us how to navigate the complex subway system in Tokyo. We went to 3 sites and walked over 15,000 steps with her so wear comfortable shoes. Yukiko was pleasant to talk to and she explained the history of Japan very well. She has been a tour guide for over 10 years so she knows her way around and her English was good Visitors should each purchase a Suica Welcome card on arrival at the airport. We added 2,000 yen to each card and had enough for two busy days.

Yukiko K.

(36 reviews)

Dear Alan, thank you for a great review! Alan and Gwen were such an intelligent and nice couple that I enjoyed being with them. Then listened to me earnestly and followed me patiently. We enjoyed talking on world issues, They seemed to feel Japanese culture and enjoy every moment of their first visit to Japan. As they have only two days in Tokyo, I think three sites were "must" and they appreciated them. They were so kind and warm-hearted. I was glad that they ate Japanese food for the first time in Japan and they liked it. I hope my introduction will be any help to the rest of their trip. Have a nice trip! Yukiko

“Don Quijote had Sancho Panza. I had Yukiko, and frankly I got the better deal.”

Anyone who has set foot in the Shibuya Don Quijote will understand why I booked a guide for a shopping trip. Donki is less a shop than a multi-storey avalanche of merchandise, stacked floor to ceiling in narrow aisles, with the theme song on a loop that follows you home. I had a specific list and limited time, and booking two and a half hours with Yukiko was one of the best decisions of the trip. The work started well before we met. Yukiko set up our custom experience with immaculate precision, then did something I genuinely did not expect. A couple of items on my list were not stocked at Donki, so instead of telling me they were unavailable, she bought them elsewhere herself and brought them to our meeting. That is not ticking boxes, that is going well beyond what anyone could reasonably ask. Inside the store, she was methodical and calm in a place that is neither. She moved us efficiently from floor to floor and found every single thing on my list. No aimless wandering, no doubling back, no staring at forty nearly identical packets wondering which one to buy. She was also a very effective buffer. Some of the staff were rather keen to push things I had no interest in, and Yukiko dealt with it smoothly, politely and firmly. Saying no gracefully in a crowded, noisy store is surprisingly hard as a visitor, and having someone quietly handle it made the whole experience far more relaxed. You can walk into Donki on your own and come out with a bag of things. What you cannot easily do is come out with exactly the right things, in reasonable time, without being worn down by the crowds and the sheer volume of stuff. Yukiko turned a chaotic errand into an organised, genuinely enjoyable couple of hours, with meticulous attention to detail throughout. If you are visiting Tokyo with a shopping list and a finite supply of patience, book her. Highly recommended, without reservation.

Yukiko K.

(36 reviews)

Thank you for the great review, Michal! He made a tremendous list of the Japanese stuff he wanted to buy; confectionary, snack, cosmetics, and seasoning and condiment. It shows that he had learned so much about Japanese goods which he could bring back to Australia. Those were the presents for his wife who made his trip to Japan come true , his son, sister and niece. They are the proof of his love for his family. I knew this is the only and the last chance to pursue his duty, and the most effective way to buy all in one place. He was very quick to make a decision and he respected my advice. He seemed to be intelligent and sensitive, and I knew that he did not like it there. It was so noisy, there was no space, and only the crowd. We felt so stressful, In the cosmetic floor, I fought against some staff who pushed him to buy extraordinarily expensive goods. I had to to be careful in buying cosmetics, what kind of (lotion, emulsion or serum) she wants. The day before the tour, I went there to check the stuff of his list. As for the things they do not have there, I bought beforehand in another shop as I thought it was too much for him to search elsewhere after the battle. Lastly, on the top floor, he bought a suitcase to put all the stuff he had bought here. When everything was finished, we felt a feeling of accomplishment. We were a good team. We were so happy to go out under the sunshine. It was a condensed time and we had little time to talk. I really wanted to hear about his trip in Japan. Yet, from our limited conversation, I felt he had found another himself in Japan. I am so glad that you think of me so highly. Above all, I am glad if I could be of any help to you, Thinking of your family's happy smile when you came home and they got your presents, I feel so happy. You are one of the most impressive guests. You did a good job this time, Next time, when you visit Japan, I hope you can enjoy shopping in another way you like. Yukiko

“Another Discovery in Tokyo tour”

We had a great time on our one day tour with Yukiko. She took us to all the places we wanted to visit including the Nezu Shrine and Yanaka, a traditional old town. We also got to shop at Akihabara where she patiently helped us look for anime items. Yukiko is very kind, patient and knowledgeable. We were very lucky to have her as our guide that day.

Yukiko K.

(36 reviews)

Dear Karen, thank you for your nice review. You listened to me earnestly and appreciated Japanese culture. You and Dennis are such a kind, generous and sincere couple that I enjoyed being with you. You followed me patiently. It is a great pleasure for me if that day had been a fulfilled day for you and if I could have been any help to you. When I think of Hawaii, I always remember you. Yukiko