Private tour in Tokyo Kaori Y
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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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You can choose 3-4 places per day you would like to visit!(*=cherry blossom spots) I can also arrange various experience workshops - Meiji shrine in a forest and Harajyuku pop fashion shopping area *- Asakusa with oldest Sensoji temple and Nakamise souvenir shopping -Tsukiji outer Market (Closed on Wed, Sun and holidays. We do not visit wholesale Toyosu market. - Shibuya, teenager shopping area, Japanese times square *- Imperial palace east garden(closed on Mon and Fri) ( we do not visit the palace building) - Tokyo Sky Tree, the highest broadcasting tower - Shinjyuku, department stores and free observatory at Tokyo metropolitan government *- Yanaka, old town and small shopping street for local people - Akihabara, electricity, maid cafes, and animation products - Poket Monster Center for boys *- Hamarikyu Garden, Japanese garden and green tea *- Ueno park - Ginza, Kabuki theatre - Tokyo tower and Zojoji temple - Odaiba - Experience like Kimono, cooking, tea time with Geisha, Taiko drum
hotel pick up ( in 23 ward of Tokyo) visit 3 or 4 places per day 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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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.
Tokyo, Japan
within 23 ward in Tokyo
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