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Kazuyo Okudaira Private tour guide in Tokyo, Kamakura - Japan

Kazuyo Okudaira

Guide profile:

I live in Asakusa 15 minutes from Senso-ji temple, old town Tokyo.

Let's explore the unique Tokyo where the old and new, modern and traditional, conservative and progressive otaku culture coexists.

I love to show you around from Japanese gardens, museums and galleries to famous sites such as Senso-ji (very close to my house) and the Imperial Palace etc. I will ensure you get the most out of your Tokyo visit.

I can show you Tokyo's hidden treasures such as atmospheric old alleys, hidden streets, unique kawaii otaku shops, public bath houses.

Please contact me to discuss how I can help you get the most out of your visit to Tokyo. From the famous tourist places to hidden corners, you will discover more with an enthusiastic professional guide. I am a nationally qualified Japanese Tour Guide.

Recent reviews of this tour guide:

5 stars Ellen R.

Kazuyo is a lovely woman and made every effort to show us interesting things in Tokyo and accommodate our needs. Her English is excellent, having attended college in the states. Tokyo is difficult to navigate if you don't speak Japanese and so Kazuyo's assistance was essential in our maximizing our short stay (2 days) in the fanatstic city. Highly recommend her.

Tour guide services/sample itinerary:

Highlight tours of Japanese Art, Tokyo National Museums (zap Japanese art history ), Akihabara(manga & anime otaku geek), Ginza galleries (high class galleries contemporary art,tea ceremony bowl, sword)etc.

Fascinating walking or bicycle tours of the old Tokyo districts Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka etc. I can arrange bicycle rental service.

Out of Tokyo, I can show you the world heritage Nikko and the off the beaten mountain spirits trails.

Kamakura where the first feudal capital between 1185 and 1333.

Visits old Zen temples and hiking off the beaten samurai path ways and meet up with the Great Buddha of Kamakura.

If you are interested in hiking I could arrange Mt. Tsukuba, Mt. Takao, Mt.Fuji tour etc.

I love to travel around Japan with you: Kyoto, Nara, Hidatakayama, Hiroshima Miyajima, Matsumoto-castle, Tsumago-magome hike, Kanazawa, Hakodate Iriomote-jima etc.

Transportation by tour guide:

We will travel like Tokyoites using buses, trains or subway, but mainly on foot. It is the best way to experience Tokyo.

If you want to travel by car, transportation can be arranged upon request.

Private sightseeing & group tours offered by this guide:

Daimyo Garden & Old Town Price Per Group 200.00 USD
Nikko World Heritage Just 2 hours from Tokyo Price Per Group 250.00 USD
Tsukiji - Imperial Palace - Meiji-shrine - Asakusa Price Per Group 250.00 USD

Tour guide interests:

Meeting people from around the world, hot spring onsen, art, anime, Noh, Kabuki, Japanese gardens, hiking, architecture, and exploring the beautiful Japanese countryside.

Reviews of this tour – by clients who booked!

5 stars Ellen R. 25 May 2013

Kazuyo is a lovely woman and made every effort to show us interesting things in Tokyo and accommodate our needs. Her English is excellent, having attended college in the states. Tokyo is difficult to navigate if you don't speak Japanese and so Kazuyo's assistance was essential in our maximizing our short stay (2 days) in the fanatstic city. Highly recommend her.

5 stars Vincent G. 05 Apr 2013

Over the 5 tour days we had with Kaz we had a great time, lots of fun and an amazing experience throughout Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone/Mt Fuji and Kamakura. It was so great my family would love to repeat it.

She always tried to find places to eat for my vegan daughter, so she could eat. She also tried to save us money with her recommendations for food and travel.

Overall, could not be better and she felt like part of our family.

5 stars Susan S. 04 Dec 2012

I was having a once only trip to Tokyo and so had limited time. My tour guide Kazuyo was great. She came to meet me at my hotel and made everything simple for me by taking me to the most interesting places in Tokyo. She accommodated my wishes and was very informative in the information she gave me about Japanese life which helped me a lot to understand the culture of the country. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to find their way quickly around Toyko.

5 stars Steve K. 04 Nov 2012

I booked Kazuyo for three days of sightseeing in the Tokyo area, and she was excellent! She was well-organized, had loaded lots of information on her iPad, and was very knowledgeable. She's a cool woman and we had a great time together. Highly recommended!

Tour Guide Comment: Steve-san, I certainly enjoy walking around with you. Thanks for sharing your interesting insight.

5 stars Debbie P. 01 Oct 2012

3 of us booked Kazy for a 2 day tour while in Japan in October 2012. She was absolutely amazing and plan our tour and was very flexible when we wanted to change things!!! She brought us to all the touristy spots and the not so touristy spots that we wanted to see. She was very informative with all the questions that we asked her and we asked ALOT of questions.

We would all highly recommend her to anyone who is visiting Tokyo & needed a tour guide. She will definitely make your trip memorable

Tour Guide Comment: Debbie-san, Canadian Joyful Trio, you are so sweet. “Just” like Canadian Maple candies that you gave me. Irresistible you! It was fun to absorb life's lessons with you.

5 stars Lungji C. 25 Jun 2012

Kaz is a wonderful tour guide who spent a lot of time preparing materials for our trip. My son is an architect major and wants to see some well known Japanese architects' buildings. Kaz toured us many exciting buildings and constructions. She is a wonderful person to travel with. We will certainly come back to see her again. I recommend her without reservation.

Tour Guide Comment: Lungji-san, Thank you, I really enjoyed viewing the scenery of Tokyo with you. I vividly remember about your son running around to see the different perspectives right before the sunset. Sejima Kazuyo (Pritzker Prize, architect) and my name happen to be the same; my great delight.

5 stars Rebecca R. 12 Jun 2012

During a visit to Japan, I toured on my own, with group tours, and with Kazuyo. While all 3 methods had advantages, the time with Kazuyo was the most enjoyable and the best value. There didn't seem to be any question she could not answer right down to explaining the unique manhole covers!

We shopped, we ate, we toured temples, gardens, you name it! Afterwards, she kindly emailed us photos. My praise here is limited by the space allowed or I would go on; Kazuyo is delightful!

5 stars Jennifer O. 09 Apr 2012

Kaz is a wonderful guide. We wanted to see the Tokyo sites while getting our 17 year old daughter to practice her Japanese. Kaz took good care of us and had us confidently using trains subways and buses. Our daughter got lots of practice with the very patient Kaz and we all got to see sights we wouldn't have got to by ourselves..We highly recommend Kaz as a tour guide. Jenny O'C

Tour Guide Comment: Jennifer-san, Wonderful remark Arigato Gozaimasu (*^_^*)  It was my pleasure to meet, talk , walk, drink with you. Please send my best regards to your smart & kawaii daughter. I would love to see her in "dandy dress". (^^)/

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