3. Ramen Food Tour & The Best of Tokyo: Asakusa, Sumida, Odaiba
Joined 2016
If you love Ramen and want to see the best of Tokyo, then look no further. On this private tour, you will visit Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji in Asakusa. Then enjoy a river cruise on the Sumida River. The highlight of this food tour is the Odaiba Ramen Village, where you can try different regional Japanese Ramen. Finally, take the driverless Yurikamome train line and see the breathtaking view of Odaiba and Tokyo Bay. No visit to Tokyo is complete without visiting these amazing places!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo city area.
- At your hotel in Tokyo city area or anyplace you want to see me.
11:30 am Sensoji Temple
- We arrive at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa area. Enjoy walking through a long shopping street full of souvenir stores and Japanese dessert shops, which lead you to the Buddist temple.
1:00 pm Sumida River Cruising
We will take a cruise on the Sumida River from Asakusa to Odaiba and witness the stunning cosmopolitan scenery of Tokyo. From the middle of the river, you will be able to see the famous landmarks of the Tokyo Skytree and Asahi Beer Building.
2:00 pm Odaiba Ramen Village:
Choose your favorite Raman from a variety of regional dishes and learn how to eat Ramen like a Japanese local. There are many different menus that you can choose from, such as Setagaya ramen and Tsukemen.
4:00 pm Yurikamome line
The train line is fully automated without any driver.
You can see the futuristic constructions in Odaiba and Tokyo Bay from the window of the train..
5:00 pm - End the tour at JR Shimbashi Station.
The guide shows you the way to your hotel or any place where you want to visit.
Ending Point
JR Shimbashi station (station code JK24)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide fee only.
The following prices for you and the guide are approximate.
*Taxi fare: 15,000 yen / a cab/ day.
* Cruising: 1,720 yen per person
* No driver train: 320 yen per person
* Lunch (Ramen) :1,500 yen per person
Tour Important Information
On this Tokyo private tour, the transportation fees and lunch costs of the visitor and tour guide are additional fees and as following:
- Sumida River Cruise: 1,720 yen per person
- Yurikamome train ticket: 320 yen
- Lunch at Odaiba Ramen village: 1500 yen
If needed there is an additional fee of 1,000 yen for pick-up and drop-off service by the guide at your hotel.
Important message from the supplier
-I can guide you anywhere in Japan if you cover my transportation, meals, and accommodation.
-If you need a private car in the Tokyo area, GoWithGuide recommends booking it directly yourself. If you would like me to handle it, I can do so for a 15% commission on the official price.
-Instead of a private car, you can use a taxi. Taxis are clean, have quality drivers, can accommodate up to four people including a guide, and are more affordable.
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
Joined 2016
About Tour Guide Masato N.
Hi, everybody,
It’s my great pleasure to take you to fantastic places and explain the interesting aspects of Japan. I love this job!
The scope of my work primarily covers Tokyo and its suburbs, and I offer both one-day and multi-day tours. I can also guide you to destinations outside Tokyo, such as Kyoto, Nara, or Himeji Castle. In such cases, you will need to cover my transportation, accommodation, and meals in addition to the guide fee.
We use a taxi or a private car on my urban tours to maximize efficiency. If you prefer to use a private car, please arrange it in advance. Japanese taxis are clean, driven by professional drivers, and generally more affordable than a private car.
In 2018, I was ranked number one in popularity on this matching site, GoWithGuide, due to earning five-star reviews from many tourists. The tourists say that it is because of my cheerful personality, humorous conversations, and extensive knowledge across various fields. This expertise is grounded in my diverse professional background:
Magazine reporter.
An executive aide to the CEO of an international advertising agency.
Manager of public relations and advertising for a multinational company.
Over forty years of work experience in Tokyo.
Additionally, I sometimes appear as an actor in TV dramas and TVCM. I have also published fourteen e-books available on Amazon, including four in English.
I have suggested some ready-made travel packages, but I prefer to propose a suitable travel plan for you after discussing your preferences.
Please, do not hesitate to let me know what you would like. I’m looking forward to meeting you very soon in Japan.
P.S. I had prostate cancer and after two years of treatment, my strength has almost returned to what it was before I had the disease, so I have decided to resume guiding tourists from July 1, 2024.
Thank you,
Masato
Reviews
Estefania S.
“Meeting Masato”
It was very pleasant to meet with Masato. He was very kind throughout the tour. We would've liked that Masato went deeper into cultural, geographical, or historical information related to the sights we were seeing. Despite the rain & bad weather, we had a good time with Masato and saw some beautiful breathtaking views.
Masato N.
Hi Estefania, Thank you for your kind words. Please enjoy the rest of the days in Japan. Masato
Peter U.
“Day with Masato- san”
Great day, good visits, knowledgeable guid3. Intelligent, great knowledge of the sights Peter Urban
Masato N.
Hi Peter-san, Appreciate so much for your kind words. I hope that you are getting better. Please say hello to your wife. Masato
Bruce K.
“A Day with Masato in Tokyo ”
Masato is wonderful, funny, knowledgeable and friendly. He did a great job mixing history, stories and current events. We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Tokyo with Masato-san. Thank you, sir.
Masato N.
Hi Bruce, Thank you for spending a fun day with me as your guide. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan! Masato
$225/ per group
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