Private tour in Tokyo Setsuko M
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Setsuko M.
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Hello. Setsuko here. I specialize in tours of Nagano and Tokyo, but I can actually take you anywhere in Japan, like Kyoto, Nikko, or Hakone. I choose these days to live in the country. Why? Because I'm an animal lover - particularly dogs, cats, and horses. Also my home town - Karuizawa - is only an hour from Tokyo by the shinkansen. Karuizawa is a wonderful blend of nature and culture. I can't imagine living anywhere else in Japan now. I do love Tokyo though. I know both places very well. I've lived and traveled in many other countries. In New Zealand and Australia, for example, I worked for twelve years as an interpreter and guide. I often found myself far off the beaten path. Indeed, my most memorable experiences came from what local people showed me there. That's just the sort of experience I'd like to give you. When I returned to Japan I developed a keen interest in its history, its way of life, and its cuisine. I made the decision to get a national guide's qualification. And here I am. I must say, too, how much I enjoy meeting new people. I'd really like to share with you my knowledge of my society's many nooks and crannies. Japan is an intriguing blend of the traditional and the modern and exploring this blend is the very best reason for coming to visit us. I hope to see you soon. National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Certificate No. EN00124 Certificate of Authorized Tour Conductor Registration No. 02-18-056835 No restrictions
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Do you have 2 days to spend with me? Why not have one day in Tokyo and one day outside it. Travelers mostly see Japan's big cities and big-name places. They don't usually have the chance to see its small towns and the life of the local people there. I'd like to spend a day showing you the hidden delights of Tokyo. On the second day, after a bullet train ride to nearby Karuizawa, I'd like to show you around this charming village by private car.
There are many things to see and do. I like to tailor my tours to your interests, particularly in Tokyo. For example: Day 1 10:00 Meet at your hotel and transfer to the Imperial Palace 11:30 Meiji Shrine, Omotesando, Harajuku, and local lunch 14:30 Nihonbashi and washi (Japanese paper) making class 16:00 Return to hotel Day 2 8:30 Meet at your hotel and transfer to Tokyo Station 9:00 Bullet train to Karuizawa (one-hour) 10:10 Driving around the village, stopping to see local people's life (e.g. farmers' market) 12:30 Picnic lunch at Miharashi-dai (famous view-spot) 14:00 Visiting Lake Garden and authentic Japanese cafe 16:00 Return to the station to catch the bullet train to Tokyo
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Subway in Tokyo and private car in Karuizawa with bullet train between
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