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Independant Private Days Designer and Escort in Tokyo and Japan
In-person or Remote Guiding and Support
In-person or Remote Guiding and Support
Beautiful days and full programs that matter in Tokyo and beyond, for mature and senior visitors who care about the discovery of quality daily life that uniquely belongs to Japan, food, authencity, comfort and encounters with actors of the local good life, unfazed by buzz, influencers, rankings and cautious with overtourism.
Services backed by 40 years living in the capital city.
Also, carefull planning and escort for travelers with limited mobility.
Services backed by 40 years living in the capital city.
Also, carefull planning and escort for travelers with limited mobility.
Updated May, 2025
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Tokyo and nearby Territories
I offer carefully designed private day experiences in and around Tokyo based on living in the capital city for the past 40 years, focusing on authentic and lesser-known neighborhoods, with food, gastronomy and the sense of places as key axis of discoveries. These tailor-made itineraries encompass cultural, gastronomic, urbanistic and immersive cruising experiences of the city, allowing you to encounter Tokyo's many tastes and vistas of quality daily life as a knowledgeable local would do. Discover the city's distinct ambiances, the districts’ genius locci, the cuisine and hidden gems from the humble delicious treats to the utterly exquisite luxury. Engage with locals beyond consumption interactions.
Feel a part of it.
These personalized journeys cater to mature visitors - up to four travelers but three is better - who appreciate the nuances of urban living, seek a more genuine experience - less touristy - and enjoy going off the beaten tracks to engage and learn from slices of high-quality real daily life. Whether it's your first or second visit to Tokyo, I aim to help you navigate overtourism and generic must-see lists, allowing you to better connect with the city's enduring essence and encounter real people along the way. You can choose between in-person guidance or remote assistance based on your preferences, destinations, and desired content.
These personalized journeys cater to mature visitors - up to four travelers but three is better - who appreciate the nuances of urban living, seek a more genuine experience - less touristy - and enjoy going off the beaten tracks to engage and learn from slices of high-quality real daily life. Whether it's your first or second visit to Tokyo, I aim to help you navigate overtourism and generic must-see lists, allowing you to better connect with the city's enduring essence and encounter real people along the way. You can choose between in-person guidance or remote assistance based on your preferences, destinations, and desired content.
A day in Tokyo is custom made for 1 to 3 visitors, the ideal maximum, but organization for small groups through a partner Japanese travel agent is also offered as well as the conception of full private programs. A day is not limited in time. Consultation is free and insightful. Read my personal introduction and start the conversation.
Already in Japan but stranded by the rain? Let down by your tour organiser with an empty day? Sudden change of plans or visiting Japan on short notice, or a business-off day and at loss with how to fill it meaningfully?
Designing a day on a very short notice while you have already landed is possible according to my availability.
Food is the gateway to these multiple dimensions that are distinctively Japanese and will leave you with a lasting impression : craftsmanship, simplicity, exquisite platting, extensions to objects, utensils, tableware, decorative and service items, interior design and moods that are distinctly local, materials and colors, adjoining gardens and buildings, fabrics, clothing, the rhythm and beat of the streets, the calm of outlying and provincial areas. All my offers are primarily centered around these dimensions with quality daily life and food at the core.
Starting from a single day in Tokyo or a little farther. Designed in intelligence with you through dialogue.
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*Guiding comes in flexible formats, for the whole day or sojourn, or for those key moments when escort is needed or helpful, or even remote via mobile with concierge service and a detailed unique roadmap peppered with insider knowledge to fully enjoy every moment on your own.
When you travel in Japan, contribute to sustain what is authentic with recommendations
and selections of authentic shops and experiences.
and selections of authentic shops and experiences.
Western tokyo day tour : a perfect day away
Dedications
- No guidebook or AI generated commodified Tokyo you can easily do on your own
- No ready-made, but totally customized planning starting from a day
- Tokyo for grownups, no Cool Japan
- Focused on the discovery of quality real daily life set in lesser or non-touristic districts that deserve the visit
- Food, gastronomy and the sense of Tokyo places at the core of your days that will leave indelible fond memories
- Including modern cuisine and food delights. Delicious croissants in urban environments are all part of the local experience too.
- Enlightening discovery for a better understanding of the urban functions you will apply to your further city destinations in Japan
- Dedication to good pacing of your day, deep, rich but not hectic
- Fine tuning of destinations and true personalized experiences
- Fine selection of non-commodified culinary destinations offering real value, from street food to the luxury
- Discreet, welcoming and warm people at destinations
- Extreme dedication to your comfort and considerations on seasonal climate
- Expertise in culinary culture and deep knowledge of Tokyo urban grid
- Various formula of escorting including remote guiding
- Insightful explanations of the city’s mechanisms based on a Tokyo long time experience of living here
- Recommandations on where to stay based on your style of residency
- Services also offered when available on short notice, when your plans get suddenly modified
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Yuzus and The Universe of Japanese Citrus
For amateurs and professionals
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With more than 90 varieties with some almost year round, Japan is that citrus destination you may not be aware of. Citrus orchards shape many territories mostly under the radar, but located in stunning perspective and landscapes that usher you into the rurality of Japan, with plenty of food and secluded cultural experiences inside. Step aside the common trails and put some citrus in your itineraries, starting from Tokyo to way down Okinawa.
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Citrus is big in Japan. Discover during your sojourn regional territories that are keys to this essential side of local agriculture, and seldom visited destinations for food galore and the meeting of producers and stakeholders that sustain another quality of genuine life.
Certified Citrus Sommelier of Japan
The Citrus Sommelier certification was introduced in Japan in 2020. It is currently the single citrus sommelier certification system in the world. A citrus sommelier is someone deeply invested in the knowledge and the dissemination of that knowledge to the greater public.
I am the first non-Japanese holder of the Citrus Sommelier certificate. Besides professional trips around citrus in Japan, I organise private tasting sessions everywhere in Japan, including remote tasting experiences with the best seasonal fruits sourced from selected producers. |
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Satsuma Mandarines
From Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto base or Wakayama, September to December
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Yuzu and the Late Autumn Orchards’ wonders
Vincinity of Tokyo or Shikoku island, from November
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Private Premium Juice and Fruits Tasting
At your residence in Tokyo or production regions
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Contact
Lionel Dersot, in Tokyo.
[email protected]
Phone: Tokyo at +818020831812
From Japan, call 08020831812
Connect to Whatsapp with the above international number.
[email protected]
Phone: Tokyo at +818020831812
From Japan, call 08020831812
Connect to Whatsapp with the above international number.
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