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See the city like
you would with a
friend who lives there
I’ve lived in Tokyo for 35 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am Private Tour Guide
A Japanese history enthusiast who loves local Japanese food. I was born in outskirts of Tokyo and have lived central Tokyo for more than 10 years. Since I have worked as a private tour guide for few years, exploring hidden places and finding new perspectives of Tokyo became my hobby. Even small statues on the street that tell us the history excite me. Also I used to work in the art industry so I have a numerous recommendations of museums and art galleries!
See the city like
Experience the cherry blossom season's traditions like a local - the best sakura viewing spots, traditional eats, and a serene hanami picnic
$190.48 per person
4 hours
(24)
4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!
$138.60 per person
4 hours
(496)
We had a great time with Yuko on a recent layover tour between HND and NRT. She scoped out several potential luggage storage options and they were quite convenient—we had no issues getting a locker at Kesey Ueno. She was very flexible and crafted a good mix of things to see since I simply wanted to go to Asakusa; she took us there and explained the cultural aspects and style of worship; the fortunes, Buddhist and Shinto custom; we saw the kitchenware's street and I nabbed a wonderful little set of panda bear soy sauce dishes that color in the panda as the sauce fills the dish. She helped us navigate the subway, found a wonderful little snack/cake shop, and took us around Ueno—all in just four hours! We found her to be an excellent guide and a charming companion. He English was flawless. Truly had a great time and would seek out Yuko and city unscripted again on any other trip to Tokyo.
May 2023
She was very flexible and her English skills are really good! So easy to understand, and took us to some fascinating places, with explanations of what we were seeing.
April 2023
We arrived in Tokyo as first-time visitors to Japan on Sunday night and Yuko picked us up at our hotel on Monday morning for a tour. My 17yo daughter is very interested in the pop culture of Japan and Yuko had done her research to show us all the great spots in Harajuku. She balanced that out with a trip to Meiji-jingu shrine where we learned about more traditional Japanese culture. I wish I had Yuko with me for the rest of this trip! I highly recommend City Unscripted trips and Yuko.
July 2022
Yuko was amazing. She provided excellent service prior to our meeting. She was very accommodating to my desire to check out the non touristy parts of the city. She helped me navigate the busy subway/train stations and Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing. She helped me to exchange my currency and after the tour she ensured I knew how to return to my hotel later that evening. She also provided additional information about the places I had inquired about during the tour. I highly recommend this unscripted tour with Yuko.
December 2019