About Kaori
Licensed Tokyo Guide. I studied at UGA, I worked for Panasonic and lived in Southampton and Marseille. I'm also a mom of twin boys.
Years of experience & specialties
9 years as a nationally licensed tour guide. My specialties include modern Japanese culture and unique local foods. I've had the opportunity to guide more than 3,000 guests from over 30 countries
Languages I'm fluent in
Japanese and English
Favorite local cuisine
Ramen
Favorite things to do in Tokyo
Play in one of Tokyo's parks with my kids
Places Kaori recommends in Tokyo
Nezu Shrine
Historic LandmarkNezu
Nezu Museum
MuseumsMinato-ku
Yasukuni Shrine
Religious LandmarksChiyoda-ku
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
MuseumsKoganei
Hama-rikyu Garden
ParksMinato-ku
Chidorigafuchi Moat
ParksChiyoda-ku
Fukagawa Fudo-do
Religious LandmarksKoto-ku
Ueno Sakuragi Atari
MarketsYanaka
Gallery Okubo
TeahousesYanaka
Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple
Religious Landmarks
Fukagawa Edo Museum
MuseumsKoto-ku
Zojo-ji Temple
MuseumsMinato-ku
Hantei
CasualNezu
Shichigosan
CasualAsakusa
Kabuto
CasualShinjuku
Ramen Kamo to Negi
RamenUeno
Sushi Noike
SushiYanaka
Daini Horaiya (第二宝来家)
IzakayasShinjuku
T's Tantan
RamenChiyoda-ku
Hakata Furyu Akihabara
RamenAkihabara
Aida Honten (あい田 本店)
SushiGinza
Tsukishima Monja Okoge
CasualTsukishima
Ningyocho Imahan Odakyū Dai-ichi Seimei Building
CasualShinjuku
Tsukiji Koromo Sushi
SushiTsukiji
Kaori on the Gaido blog
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