Private tour in Tokyo Eriko N
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Eriko N.
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Hello! I am Eriko, a lifetime traveler, a mother of two adult sons, and a National Certified Guide Interpreter who has been living in Tokyo for 36 years. One of my childhood dreams was to become an expert who could command the English language like an English interpreter or a flight attendant. Learning about Japanese history was also intriguing in my high school days. I, therefore, majored in Japanese history, minored in English language education, and worked as an English teacher in high school and at a tutoring school. I lived in Hong Kong for six years, enjoying parenting and cultural exchange. These experiences have changed my perspective on Japan, also inspired me to learn more about my country and English. Then, I obtained the national certified license as a guide interpreter. Since 2016, I have provided tours in TOKYO, NIKKO, HAKONE, KYOTO, NARA, HIMEJI, and HIROSHIMA. While touring, my clients always ask me a variety of unexpected questions about Japan. On the other hand, they share interesting information about their countries with me, which has broadened my horizons and trained me to be a better guide. I have been grateful for them and clearly realized that this is my favorite and best job combining my childhood dream, interests, and pleasure. I’m currently into studying world history but there are more things I enjoy, such as traveling, appreciating art and architecture, watching Sumo Tournament, and doing general things. Especially, I love traveling abroad based on my own itineraries. I have traveled to a total of 40 countries so far, but experienced countless troubles and wasted traveling time. Local people always helped me, which is still heartwarming and priceless. However, from my experiences, I'm sure that having a tour guide helps you to efficiently travel around Japan. Also, learning about Japan from the guide would make your trip much more meaningful, colorful and unforgettable. Then I'm here to assist you. I will create a flexible tour tailored to your priorities and share my experiences, comprehensive knowledge, and love of all things Japanese with you. It always makes me happy to see the smiling faces of my clients during tours. I hope to see you in my tours! Thank you for reading;) [Certification] •National Certified Guide Interpreter (Cert. No. EN4801) •Certified Teacher of Japanese History and English •Trained by CEL (Creative English Learning) •Trained by IJCEE (Institute for Japanese Culture Experience and Education) [Notes] National Certified Guide Interpreters are legally prohibited from touring in a rental car arranged by travelers. I will arrange a private car and a professional driver when needed.
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Tokyo is an internationalized city and served as the seat of the Military Government from the 17th through the end of the 19th century. Therefore, it has a lot of modern and historical places. To first-time visitors to Japan, I'd like this tour to be an introduction to Tokyo. You visit two significant places: Meiji Shrine and Asakusa. As you enjoy both places, you walk around Omotesando and Takeshita Street as well. With this, you can automatically learn how to navigate Tokyo's train system and get around the city on your own. When you want to visit other places, please let me know. I'm flexible about your itinerary. 1: Meiji Shrine Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of two Japanese heroes; Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken who dramatically modernized Japan after the end of the Samurai period. 2: Asakusa Asakusa is an old town centered around Sensoji Temple with a big red lantern. The Nakamise Shopping Street is a fun place for seeing traditional Japanese things.
We enjoyed a customized 2-day tour with Eriko. She made additional adjustments during our tour to allow us to stay longer at a site or to shop. She navigates the Metro system like an expert and gave us great tips to venture out on our own after the tour. Eriko is knowledgeable & takes great pride in Japanese culture. We learned so much from her. Thank you.
Eriko was so organized! She planned a great itinerary, showing us highlights all over Tokyo. Our favorite was the Meiji Shrine, such a peaceful spot in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Eriko gave us a map, and marked/wrote down all the places we visited so that we could keep track. We loved our tour!
Eriko is an outstanding guide! I’ve booked her for numerous client trips, and the feedback is consistently glowing. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, designs seamless itineraries, and is always willing to accommodate any changes or special requests. I will definitely continue booking my Tokyo-bound clients with her!
Eriko is an excellent tour guide. She provided a lot of interesting information, and deftly and satisfactorily answered questions from both the adults and the 6-year-old in our group. Eriko provided fascinating details of the extensive history of this ancient city without overwhelming. She was so easy talk to, and we really enjoyed spending time with her.
We absolutely loved our tour with Eriko and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo. Eriko was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much useful information about the temples, shrines, and local customs. She explained things we would never have understood on our own, such as how to properly purify your hands before entering a shrine, how offerings are made, and the meaning behind many of the symbols and traditions we encountered. What made the tour especially memorable was how wonderful Eriko was with our 6-year-old daughter. She included her throughout the day by asking fun quiz questions about the places we visited, which made our daughter excited to share what she had learned during our time in Japan. Eriko also made sure she could collect stamps in her goshuin book, which was a highlight for her. Beyond the cultural and historical insights, Eriko also showed us how to navigate Tokyo's subway and train system, giving us confidence to explore the city on our own afterward. Eriko was kind, engaging, patient, and fun to spend the day with. This was the perfect introduction to Tokyo!
Eriko gave our family of 4 (2 kids 10/12) a great tour of the main Tokyo sights. We had it on our first full day so she taught our kids how to navigate the metro, which was a great help for the rest of our tour. Highly recommend her!
You can shift the tour starting time and change the places you want to visit. Please let me know. 9:30 meet you in your hotel lobby -Meiji Shrine -Omotesando or Takeshita Street -Shibuya Crossing -Asakusa Sensoji Temple 13:30 tour end in Asakusa
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