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Unique Experience

Home visit, Sushi making & learning from locals.

Unique Experience

Tokyo

English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 4 people

Toshi's house is in the beautiful upper-middle class residential area in the suburbs of Tokyo. It is a good opportunity to learn about Japanese life and culture. First of all you will be surprised how compact the Japanese house is and how we make the best of the space. I will explain our unique food culture at a supermarket. After a short break over green tea, let's roll sushi and taste them. Select one activity from the options below.

Toshi H.

4.96 / 5

(125 reviews)

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Central Tokyo or Yokohama hotel OR Shin-Yokohama station (bullet train).

Home visit to see the true Japanese life and enjoy #1-#4 activities. Please select one from options. Some optional activities require extra hours and costs.

10:00 AM

1.Shopping at a local super market for sushi making and a 100 yen store

11:00 AM

2.Sushi making- nigiri, rolls and inari version : vegetarian sushi available

12:00 PM

3.Sampling two Sakes

01:00 PM

4.Casual tea ceremony - Matcha green tea and sweets

01:30 PM

Select one activity from the list; (1-2hs)

Option A Cultural walking around the neighborhood.

Option B: Shodo-caligraphy

Option C: Kyudo-Japanese archery observing (please ask the possible dates beforehand)

Option D: YUKATA, casual Kimono

Extra 500JPY/person for the cleaning cost.

Option E: Antique flea market (available only on the first day of the month, in the morning)

Option F: Ikebana flower arrengement

Extra 1,000JPY/person for flowers

Option G: Cat cafe or owl cafe

Entrance fee: 1,500JPY or more

Option H: Karaoke - let's sing hit songs in English together!

Extra 1,000JPY or more/person

04:30 PM

Option I(evening): Izakaya visit, pick one restaurant from the list: Sushi pub, Yakitori house (grilled chiken), Horumon-yaki (beef BBQ for blue-collar-workers), Shabushabu (beef and vegetables hot pot)

Extra 2,000JPY or more/person

Ending Point

JR Yokohama line Naruse station or Tokyu Den-en-toshi line Nagatsuta station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, matcha green tea and sweets.

What‘s not included

The following are PAID IN CASH on the day/s of the tour.

Transportation fee (you and guide)

Sushi ingredient; 1,500 JPY per person in cash.

Some options require extra fee: Please pay cash during the tour

OP-D Kimono : 500JPY per Kimono for cleaning cost

OP-F :Flowers : 1,000JPY

OP-G: dinner at Izakaya: 2,000JPY or more per person and for the guide.

OP-H: Animal cafe entrance fee : around 1,500JPY per person and for the guide.

OP-I : Karaoke entrance fee: 1,000JPY or more per person and for the guide

Tour Important Information

No hotel drop-off.

Options G starts at 4:00 or later.

Cherry blossom viewing depends on weather condition.

A group of three or more is required to ask me possible dates before booking. Attendees should be over 15 years old and dog lovers = I have a naughty dog. Toshi's house is in the suburb of Tokyo, and takes 30-40 minutes by train from Shinjuku, Shibuya or Yokohama station.

Important message from the guide

Multiple-day bookings are encouraged. I might have greater flexibility in opening closed slots in this case. Let's talk about it. Send me a message! :‑)

MORE INFO:

= We use public transportation (train, subway, bus and/or taxi) in my tours as it's the best way to see the city.

= A custom tour = Please book at least SIX HOURS = 45,000JPY

= The meet-up time marks the official start of the tour.

= Hotel pick-ups = only in Central Tokyo, Yokohama, and a few hotels in Kawasaki.

= Four-hour tours available = Tokyo, Harajuku & Shibuya, Odaiba, Shinjuku, Ueno, Yokohama, and antique flea market. Please check out the corresponding tour pages.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Tokyo Tour Reviews

Peter B.

5 / 5

Dec 18, 2023

Scenic Yokohama Walking Tour - 4 hours

Yokohama

6 hours

Dec 18, 2023

“Great tour with Toshi, excellent knowledge, and covered all the key sites”

We arranged to meet Toshi at the station and were immediately put at ease after meeting Toshi. Her knowledge and English were excellent and we experienced many aspects of Yokohama. We enjoyed a Chinese lunch (inexpensive) in China Town followed by a taxi ride to Sankeien Gardens. Again Toshi had very good knowledge of the most interesting aspects of the garden . In summary, we can highly recommend Toshi to provide an excellent private tour of Yokohama.

Toshi H.

(125 reviews)

Thank you, Peter! It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. Yokohama is one of my favorite places as the bay area is postcard pretty. Yokohama being historically significant yet considered a trend setter makes it very interesting to many visitors. Take care and I hope to tour you to other places in the future!

Ami G.

5 / 5

Nov 24, 2023

Customized tour for 7 hours

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

Nov 24, 2023

“Great custom tour”

We highly recommend Toshi. We asked for a customized tour for me and wife. A tour that would match our preferences and abilities. Toshi planned and executed just the right tour for us. She even adjusted it on the fly when needed. Toshi proved to be a knowledgeable guide well versed in the history of Japan in general and Tokyo in particular. She is also great fun to spend time with.

Toshi H.

(125 reviews)

Thank you very much, Ami! I'm truly delighted to have you here in Tokyo. We were able to see a variety of places in one day. Our day began with a sense of reverence at Meiji-jingu Shrine. At Harajuku, we witnessed the vibrant fashion trends among the youth. Asakusa provided us with a unique blend of traditional charm and bustling energy. The Imperial Palace stood majestically beside the business district. Tokyo is full of surprises, isn't it? I sincerely hope you continue your Japanese adventure filled with joy and excitement. Enjoy the rest of your Japan adventure! Please take care of yourself.

Ray Q.

5 / 5

Nov 20, 2023

Two-day customized tour (12 hours in total )

Tokyo

2 days

Customized

Nov 20, 2023

“Tokyo with Toshi”

My family and I spent two days with Toshi touring the east and west side of Tokyo. Toshi communicated very well with us in English and took very good care of my 79 year old mother-in-law. We traveled primarily with the trains and I learned how to navigate the train system. Toshi took very good care of us and I would encourage others to take her tour.

Toshi H.

(125 reviews)

Thank you so much, Ray! I had a wonderful time with your family. I felt like a member of your family and I quite enjoyed your company. I am happy that we were able to visit all the places you wanted to see. Asakusa is a traditional town while Shibuya is a hot spot in Tokyo. It was fun to see your family enjoying the local delicacies. Sushi, beef, mochi, crapes, etc. I hope you'll take home a treasure trove of wonderful memories. Enjoy the rest of your stay! Hope to see you again.