Private tour in Tokyo Kaori Y

One day Tokyo Tour based on your requests Private tour

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Kaori Y.

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Hi, I’m Kaori Y. M. – Your Local Guide in Japan I’m a Nationally Certified Professional Tour Guide (Cert. No: EN01534) with over 11 years of experience, and the founder of Field Trip+, a licensed travel agency offering customized private tours (Tokyo Registered Travel Agent No. 2-8551). I also run a dance design brand called OTTONAL, and I’m the proud mom of twin boys born in 2018. I’m based in Nagareyama, Chiba—just 20 minutes from Asakusa, Tokyo—and I mainly guide tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, and nearby areas. I'm also a certified Domestic Travel Service Supervisor (Cert. No: 29-49-932), and currently learning American Sign Language (ASL) at a beginner level. I'm passionate about promoting accessible and inclusive tourism in Japan. What I Offer As a professional guide and travel coordinator, I create personalized, memorable experiences for travelers of all ages. My services include: Private car arrangements, Cultural activities such as: Tea ceremony, Sake tasting, Calligraphy, Home cooking classes, Kimono dressing, Washi-paper making, Edo Kiriko Glass cutting, Kintsugi and much more! I especially enjoy guiding families with children and designing fun, engaging tours for them. Being a twin mom myself, I also support families with multiples—I even founded the Greater Tokyo Multiple Births Association in 2021 and work in cooperation with local governments and medical associations as a Representative Director. If you're visiting places outside Tokyo, I can provide local insights and planning support for those destinations as well during we tour. My Approach What I love most about being a guide is connecting through stories—both yours and mine—and introducing you to the real Japan: how we live, what we eat, and what modern life is like here. My tours are not focused on academic or deep historical details—so if that’s what you’re looking for, another guide might be a better fit. But if you’re curious about contemporary Japan and want to experience it in a warm, personal way, I’d be thrilled to guide you. Availability Notice 📌 You can check my availability on my tour pages. I recommend to check before you message me to save your time. Basically I do not guide after 5pm on weekday as I’m currently raising small children. Thank you for your understanding! A Bit More About Me I’ve hosted over 1,700 guests from more than 30 countries—you can read their (mostly sweet!) reviews on my page. Studied at Sophia University (Tokyo) and University of Georgia (USA); did an internship in London. Formerly worked at Panasonic, now running my own company, Pastel Co., Ltd. I can also assist with business meetups and act as an interpreter during your visit. TOEIC score: 935 Trained by the Japan Federation of Certified Guides, and completed the Tourism Management Program at Toyo University and Tokyo Metropolitan Government. I’ve also lived abroad in Marseille (France) and Southampton (UK) with my kids—so if you're from those areas (or nearby), let’s connect! Booking Notes Most tours are available for up to 6 people. For larger groups, feel free to message me—I’ll create a custom booking page just for you. Children under 5 join for free. Additional guest fee: approx. USD $45 per person. I’m excited to meet you and share the joys of modern Japan with you. Let’s create a memorable journey together!

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

You can choose 3-4 places you would like to visit History - Meiji shrine in a forest and Harajyuku pop shopping area - Asakusa with oldest Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping - Imperial palace east garden (we do not visit a palace building, closed on Mon and Fri) - Hamarikyu Garden, green tea if you like Modern - Shibuya, Japanese times square with thousand people crossing big streets - Shinjyuku, department stores - Akihabara, electricity, maid cafes, and animation products - Ueno park - Ginza, good restaurants and high-end shopping area - Odaiba, view of Tokyo bay Observatory - Shibuya Sky, new rooftop observatory - Tokyo Sky Tree, the highest broadcasting tower - Tokyo tower and Zojoji temple Food and Local - Tsukiji outer market (Closed on Wed, Sun, holidays) We do NOT visit wholesale market in Toyosu. - Yanaka, old town and small shopping street for locals Public Transportation fee is included for this tour. I can also include admissions, tea ceremony and other experiences based on your requests.

Recent Reviews

Jason W.United States
June 2026

Coordinated with Kaori on this one day tour and such a excellent introduction to a few bigger sites in Tokyo as well as some great items off the beaten path. Had the chance to learn about various local histories, explore some older parts of Tokyo and chat about the Tokyo culture, language and more.

William C.United States
May 2026

Kaori was an outstanding guide. She took us to the regular places but also some special ones. She is friendly and very knowledgeable.

Angela S.Germany
November 2025

Exzellent, super friendly !

Carol H.United States
October 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Kaori. She was very personable and provided us with good information about the places we visited. We especially enjoyed the washi paper making experience.

Dave T.United States
August 2024

Kaori was the perfect tour guide for our group! We had 6 adults with 6 young kids in strollers (All 7 and under) and we're able to do a foodie tour + a memorable experience at @home maid cafe at the AKIBA cultures zone. Kaori was very accommodating and patient with our somewhat unpredictable group due to our young children and random requests during our tour. We were able to do everything we wanted to do on this tour and appreciated the assistance when there were language barrier challenges at the maid cafe. Thank you again for your help, Kaori!

Mark U.United States
May 2024

Thank you Kaori! What a wonderful time we had and we cannot recommend you more that to say, it was perfect.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

hotel pick up ( in 23 ward of Tokyo) visit 3 or 4 places and have lunch end at the last place we visit Itinerary samples; Modern and traditional tour - Imperial Palace east garden *closed on Mon and Fri - Asakusa Sensoji temple, one of the oldest temple in Tokyo - Meiji shrine and Harajyuku, Omotesando shopping area Foodie Tour - Tsukiji Fish Market, try sushi, ramen, fish cake, grilled sea foods, and more*Closed on Wed, Sun - Asakusa Sensoji temple, Japanese sweet deserts - Yanaka old residential area with small shopping streets for locals Modern pop culture and shopping Tour - Shibuya, times square of Japan, shopping for teens - Shinjyuku, skyscrapers, free observatory, food stores at department stores - Akihabara, electric districts, animation products, unique maid cafes - Harajyuku and Omotesando shopping and more!

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

We walk and take metros during the tour. Most stations have few elevators or escalators so please let me know if you prefer these to stairs. If you use a wheel chair, I can arrange itinerary to fit your needs.

What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: Lunch for guests and a guide if you would like to eat with a guide
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Tokyo sky tree, Shibuya Sky etc if you would like to cisit
Meeting location

Tokyo, Japan

within 23 ward in Tokyo

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
City Highlights
Shopping
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
188417
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience tailored to their interests. Whether you're interested in history, modern culture, food, or shopping, Kaori Y. can customize the itinerary to suit your preferences. It's also ideal for families, seniors, and those with mobility concerns, as the tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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