Ai

The Hungry Traveler

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  • I live in Tokyo
  • I speak 日本語, English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

I was born in Tokyo and grew up in Tokyo. I’m a university graduate and also studied classical ballet. Food is my number one passion and my other passion is travel.

I have travelled extensively throughout my life and continue to do so. I have visited The U.S., Great Britain, Europe, and many countries in Southeast Asia. I also lived in Australia for about a year. During that time, I studied English and visited many wineries in Barossa and the Hunter Valley.

I have recently spent 7 years living in Ogasawara, which is a group of islands 1,000km off the East coast of Japan, but still a part of Tokyo. During my time there , I swam offshore with Dolphins on many occasions… one of my childhood dreams! Did I say I love animals?

During my travels I have met many people and made many lifelong friends. I love to show my country to my friends when they visit me in Japan. I love taking them to places they probably would not see if they were traveling on their own. It makes me proud to showcase my countries, food and culture.

I like nothing better than spending time with friends eating Tumami like Sashimi or Yakitori while enjoying nice wines , beers or Japanese Sake!

  • I live in Tokyo
  • I speak 日本語, English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

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Iain Shamus
7 February 2025
Had a great day exploring Tokyo. Lots of tips and tricks as well as good humor and great insight A wonderful day exploring
David
20 January 2025
Ai did a great job communicating with me before the tour figuring out what we wanted to do and how to fit everything into a great day.Ai was the best
Eric
18 January 2025
Ai was wonderful. Book Ai with confidence. Very friendly, humble and knowledgeable. We enjoyed each food stop. Delicious bites. You will end the tour stuffed. She communicates well leading up to the food tour day. You won’t be disappointed. Food Tour
Steve
20 December 2024
Ai set up a culinary and cultural experience that was well beyond what I expected. We tried a wide variety of food at three different restaurants in an area of Tokyo that would be difficult for a tourist to figure out in their own. She was an excellent teacher and your guide, explaining both the food, the restaurant, the culture behind the izakaya experience, and nearly any other question I had about Tokyo. She was patient, happy, and very enjoyable. Can’t recommend this tour enough!Way more than I could have hoped for!
Jean
17 November 2024
Review I just submitted earlier, I put in wrong names of our sights!sorry! It was actually the Meiji shrine & Shibuya / district. Got mixed up with names but regardless Ai was a super guide! The shrine & busy shopping streets were such contrasts! A perfect beginning to our time in Tokyo for my husband and myself. In November 2024. Ai is wonderful guide!
Toby
3 November 2024
Our food tour with Ai was fantastic from start to finish! She was so warm and welcoming, and we felt immediately at ease with her. Since we already knew many Japanese dishes, Ai customized the tour to surprise us with new and exciting flavors. She clearly has a talent for finding the best local spots, and each place was a delicious discovery. Ai took us to hidden gems off the typical tourist path, making us feel like true locals as we sampled authentic dishes. She even included a stroll through a peaceful park and a stop at a serene temple, which gave us a perfect break between all the delicious food. There was so much to try, and every bite was amazing! Ai’s tour is a must-do for anyone wanting a genuine taste of Tokyo. Highly recommended!A real local experience!
Caroline
19 October 2024
We had a brilliant food tour with Ai. Perfect English. Huge amount of knowledge. We had so much food. It was so delicious. So informative. Make sure you are hungry at the beginning. Many new tastes and textures to try. So familiar but more delicious because you are in Japan. If you want a fabulous outing with much much food. Then book this tour. Easy to find the start. Ai finds you at the Baskin Robbins. The walk through the park was an added bonus. Excellent value for money. I will do it again next time I visit Tokyo. Thank you. Brilliant day out
Trudy
8 October 2024
Had a great time, Ikebana class was exceptional. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Yanaka was delightful, everything O expectedGreat day
Ben
2 July 2024
My family and I did a food tour with 2 adults and 3 kids ages 10, 6 & 3. Ai was able to cater to a couple of food allergies for us and was very gracious with making those adjustments. She was great with our kids, and we never felt rushed. Highly recommend her as a guide and thank her for the time she spent with us!Wonderful afternoon with Ai
Herbert
17 May 2024
Ai arrived on time and had prepared everything according to our somewhat unusual interests. We did all that plus other interesting things along the way. All the time she was friendly, cheerful and never tired of answering my many questions. She made us want to come back to Tokyo again.Just perfect.

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