Private tour in Tokyo Makayla S
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Hello! My name is Makayla. For me, being a tour guide combines two things that I enjoy: travel and connecting with people. I love meeting new people and exploring places with my clients. I offer tours both in Tokyo and its country-side that will give you an opportunity to see Japan from a new angle. Japan has been my home for 40 years. To me my host country is a unique place of contrasts, where the traditional and modern walk hand in hand. It's a country of ancient temples and sky reaching high-rises, of tranquil gardens and busy city streets. It is my pleasure to help others experience the charm of Japan through the unique perspective of a local, who also happens to be a westerner. I was one of the first Tokyo guides of ToursByLocals - I worked for the company until 2010. In that year I left for Santa Fe, New Mexico to pursue a degree in education. While there, I continued to work as a guide with a local tour company. Coming back to Japan, I resumed guiding foreign visitors here. My intention as a guide is to assist you have the most enjoyable and authentic Japan experience. The tours I offer are flexible and can be customized to meet your particular needs so don't hesitate to contact me with special requirements. I am looking forward to hear from you! - I have a Master's Degree in Science and a degree in early Childhood Education. - I am also licensed teacher and a passionate potter I am not a driver, and cannot offer driving tours.
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What saves a vast metropolis like Tokyo from becoming a jungle of glass and concrete are its numerous parks and gardens. In this tour, we will visit three of its most famous green spaces: * The Hamarikyu Gardens by the waterfront - a serene oasis offering a unique example of Edo period esthetics * Shinjuku Gyoen - a large, tranquil park in the heart of the capital * Depending on the season: Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park for lotus flowers OR The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in spring and Fall OR Meiji Shrine gardens spring and Fall Each park and garden is styled uniquely, offering visitors the opportunity to spend a day savoring tranquility and beauty in diverse settings.
- I will pick you up from the lobby of your central Tokyo hotel or Cruise Ship terminal - We will visit the Hamarikyu Gardens - Our next stop is the Shinjuku Gyoen Rark and its meticulously manicured gardens, serene ponds, and diverse plant life. - Lastly, depending on the season we will visit one more garden of your choice - return to your hotel, end of tour
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We will use the city public transport to move between sites.
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Hotel, Cruise ship
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