Chiaki K.
Available Areas
Chiba (Living), Tokyo
Languages
English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Chiaki K.
Welcome to Japan! My name is Chiaki. I’m a government licensed guide interpreter, a wife and mother of two grown-up children. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 30 years so I know the area well.
If you don’t want to miss popular “must see” places, wish to eat a variety of Japanese popular and delicious food, have particular interest in Japanese theatrical arts, architectures, gardens, tea ceremony and “kawaii” characters, or are tired of tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan, I can help you.
My goal is to help you to make your stay in Japan as memorable and fulfilling as possible. If I can serve you to make your special trip more special, it will be my pleasure.
Important
If you stay in the central area of Tokyo or Chiba, I will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or anyplace you like.
We will take public transportation and walk a lot so please wear comfortable shoes.
Tours
Tokyo Six Hour Tour Customized for You
Tokyo is a fantastic city with so many places to visit. The city has it’s own history, culture, art, food and religion, and you will know better when you have a guide. If you are interested in specific area like street food, Japanese architecture and garden, tea ceremony experience, animal cafes, anime figures or wearing kimono, I can help you.
Food tour of Tokyo for First-Timers
Japan is known for a lot of delicious food. This tour takes you to Tsukiji Outer Market (the old and historical area which supports people's stomach) and Ginza. During the tour, you will know the Japanese transportation system and how to find good and reasonable restaurants, etc. so that you can visit other places by yourselves. Please feel free to consult me concerning where to visit and see. You can see and eat a variety of local food on the streets in Tsukiji, become familiar with the town.
Tokyo Four Hour Tour Customized for You
Tokyo is a fantastic city with so many places to visit. The city has it’s own history, culture, art, food and religion, and you will know better when you have a guide. If you are interested in specific area like street food, Japanese architecture and garden, tea ceremony experience, animal cafes, anime figures or wearing kimono, I can help you.
Lost in Shinjuku Sanchome and Kabukicho! Tour
Shinjuku is always the exciting city and have many faces. We visit the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen garden, a sophisticated department store, a historical shrine, narrow back streets of bars and pubs and famous nightclub streets.
Shibamata: Beautiful Gardens and Good-Old-Days Downtown
Shibamata is a small and old downtown with a temple and beautiful Japanese gardens, located in the east end of Tokyo. You will find the nostalgic lifestyle of ordinary people in 1960’s. The town is not stylish nor modern, but full of atmosphere of Japanese traditional neighborhood life.
Welcome to Japanese Home Tour
Tired of popular tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan? Visit my home! I live in the suburban area of Tokyo which takes about 50 min. from Tokyo station (20 min. train and 15 min bus ride). You can buy your favorite food at a grocery store near the station and cook lunch together in my kitchen.
Reviews
Evert C.
“ Getting to know Tokyo ”
Our 6 hour-tour with Shiaki was exactly what we wanted. Customized to our every need and requirement. A job well done
Chiaki K.
Thank you Evert, for your review! I sent my reply on the message site so please see it.
Jami N.
“ Wonderful Shopping Day in Tokyo ”
We met Chiaki in our hotel lobby and reviewed our plans- we had initially booked a tour of the fish market but decided to shop for gifts instead since it was our last day in Japan. Chiaki was kind, flexible and accommodating. She planned the most efficient route given our priorities and we set off- she is very knowledgeable about the entire Tokyo transit system and we wished we had met her earlier in our trip! She suggested extra stops along the way that had authentic items such as paper goods and local foods. She helped us find a specific item and facilitated the tricky process to secure a tax free purchase at a department store. She kept it real by ensuring we were mostly on time and had the opportunity to end our tour in a park to unwind a bit. We highly recommend Chiaki!!
Chiaki K.
Thank you Jami-san, for your fascinating review! Because I heard from you, now I know you and Anne didn’t lose your way to the hotel, didn’t miss your flight and safely got back home. I’m glad to know that. I can imagine you are very tired and even so, you took time to post such a fantastic comment! Thank you so much. We spent a wonderful time together, finding that we followed the same Nakasendo trail and found beauty in the same little stone statue! Please come back to Tokyo in the chestnut season again to enjoy Japanese sweets. Please say hello to Anne! Thank you again and take care!
Marie L.
“ A smashing day with Chiaki K ”
We found Chiaki so very friendly she went out of her way to ensure we did all we wanted to - Chiaki’s English is excellent even understanding our jokes. Chiaki has great knowledge of Japanese culture and we saw places we would never have found ourselves. Chiaki is a fantastic guide and we have no hesitation in recommending her to you.
Chiaki K.
Dear Marie, thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure guiding you and Steven. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed my tour and that I could help make your visit enjoyable. I had a lot of fun spending a day with you. And the soba lunch was good! Oisii! Thank you for your recommendation! I hope that you travel to England safely and smoothly! Thank you again!
Mark C.
“ Chiaki gets 5 stars for a reason ”
I'm always reluctant relying online reviews especially when I flew 14 hrs to get there. Im glad I did and Im glad we got connected with Chiaki. She is awesome we brought my 83 year old mother in law and Chiaki not only gave all the history etc. but held her arm much of the time, sheparded her around and made changes on the fly like saying it's too hot for her at the next site let's do this instead. Bottom line if your sitting on your couch in the states planning a trip to Tokyo and your bringing your parents and you want a low key, not rushed experience she's the one. 5 stars all day
Chiaki K.
Hi Mark, thank you for your fantastic review! I’m glad to know that you enjoy my tour! I’m also spending a joyful time with you and your family. Your mother-in-law is a wonderful person to talk with and I admire her. Thank you so much for booking me as your guide for such a long and precious journey. We have one more day together and I’d like to make it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. See you at 9:30 tomorrow at your hotel! Thank you again!