Private tour in Tokyo Yasuko N

Top of Tokyo - Old and New

4.9

(13) reviews

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Yasuko N.

4.9

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Hi, my name is Yasuko. I am an eclectic tour guide and interpreter. My tour will be custom made just for you. Whether you choose fashion, food, history, museums, or sports, etc. , I promise we will have fun! I earned an M. A. from the University of Illinois. I worked with an American company for years. I like to swim and bike. I live in the west-central Tokyo. I also lived in London, Chicago and Springfield, and traveled around the world. I liked people and enjoyed living anywhere I went. Tokyo is a big city, so it has many places to see - almost anything you can imagine! Here we can walk and use public transportation or I can arrange a taxi or van for you. If you'd like, we will see a little bit of everything. Last minute bookings are welcome! M.A. in International Business and B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Illinois: National guide certificate issued by Governor of Tokyo Metropolis: Grade A (highest level) guide certificate: Lifesaving and First-aid certificate : Itinerary management certificate: Tour guide trainer/consultant.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

This tour is to hit the most popular spots in West Tokyo by using subway and walking. If you want to experience traditional and contemporary culture together, this is the one. Inside the shrine gate is a spiritual Shinto world. Outside, you will be thrilled by vibrant energy of people on the streets. Tokyo is a paradise for free spirits. (Other start time available).

Recent Reviews

Kimberly F.United States
September 2013

Yasuko and her fellow guides were great. We had a wonderful day in Kamakura - they had planned everything and it was very very smooth. Yasuko is full of energy and friendly and funny and she really made the tour an amazing experience. We were a group of 43 people, most of us under 30 and it was a very entertaining day. We saw the big buddha, two temples, a tea ceremony, and the gorgeous bamboo forest. One of the guides was hard to understand in English so that was the only disappointment.

Richard T.Canada
July 2013

We were in Tokyo for 3 days, May 2013, after a cruise around Japan. Yasuko was our guide for two days. She was absolutely fantastic, from communicating our wishes via many email to accommodating us with everything we could have asked for during our tour. We also had Noboru Tajiri for a day trip to Shizuoka. He as well provided us with excellent service and definitely helped make the day very memorable. Both of them are most highly recommended for your tour needs in Tokyo. You'll love them, guaranteed!

Janice S.Canada
April 2013

Yasuko was very attentive to requests that may not be on her list and one of those was the Ghibli Museum which is in the suburb of Mitaka a lengthy distance from the centre of Tokyo. Yasuko was able to quickly purchase the tickets for us (which are difficult for foreigners to obtain)after I sent her payment through PayPal. She then whisked us there by train & taxi and returned us to our hotel by bus (when a taxi wasn't available) & train. No fuss no muss. She made all our tours completely stress-free.

David B.Malta
July 2012

I really enjoyed my tour of part of tokyo yesterday. the tour guide Yasuko is a wonderful lady. very pleasant,very knowlegable, very good company. we visited this amazing shrine,walked through lots of interesting streets, visited a department store and had a wonderful lunch in a very autentic japenese restaurant and sampled all these different dishes i would have never dreamt of ordering.

Hans B.Denmark
July 2012

Very skilled and friendly guide with a great sense of humour. Incorporated smoothly all our special wishes into the program Highly recommendable!!!

Ki Jin K.Singapore
June 2012

Yasuko was very accomodating and pleasant. We had a terrific time visiting the Meiji Shrine and this would not have been a pleasant experience for us without Yasuko's explanation of what we were seeing.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

Starting from your hotel lobby, we will see Meiji Jingu Shrine, Takeshita and Omotesando (fashion streets) in Harajuku, and Shibuya Crossings. The tour ends in Shibuya * or I could take you back to your hotel upon request. You might enjoy Shibuya Sky -rooftop observatory (booking in advance is recommended)

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway

We use public transit and walking. We can use a taxi upon request.

What's included
Other: My service and transportation to a meeting place in Tokyo as your personal tour guide.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Meals, entrance fees if applicable. Also guide's transportation during service and meeting at the airport or out of Tokyo will be extra.
Tickets
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services
Meeting location

Tokyo, Japan

I will meet you in your hotel lobby in Tokyo 23 wards.

Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Architecture
City Highlights
Shopping
Tour reference number
27145
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?

This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for travellers interested in experiencing both traditional and contemporary culture. You'll explore the spiritual Shinto world at Meiji Jingu Shrine and the vibrant energy of Harajuku and Shibuya. It's also kid-friendly, making it a great choice for families.

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Can this private tour in Tokyo be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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