A Day Trip for First-Time Visitors: Travel like local in Shibuya area!
Joined 2024
Are you visiting Tokyo for the first time and looking to explore the city like a local? This tour is perfect for you! As a resident, I’m excited to share my favorite hidden gems!
Our tour provides an authentic glimpse into the weekend life of Tokyo, blending cultural experiences, delicious cuisine, and great shopping. One highlight is the Oharai Experience, a traditional ritual to dispel bad luck. This meaningful engagement with Japanese culture sets your visit apart from typical shrine tours.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Somewhere in the Shibuya area
- such as Harajuku station/Omotesando station ※The meeting time can be anytime from 9 AM to noon
Grab a cup of coffee at a café
First things first, let's grab coffee or tea to start the day. The Shibuya area has many great coffee shops and cafés that won’t disappoint you!
Shrine visit and Oharai experience | Meiji Shrine
You'll have the opportunity to participate in Oharai, a traditional Japanese ritual ceremony aimed at repelling bad luck. This ceremony is commonly performed during significant life events, such as moving or starting a new journey, as well as during challenging times.
You don’t need to have any religious affiliation or perform specific actions; I’ll guide you on how to participate, ensuring you feel comfortable and engaged. This experience offers a meaningful glimpse into Japanese culture and its spiritual practices.
Additionally, if you're interested, we can also arrange experiences such as a tea ceremony, Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana), or pottery-making lessons. Please feel free to discuss any particular aspects of Japanese culture that intrigue you.
Lunch
I would be happy to recommend places from my favorites! Any kind of Japanese food, such as sushi, ramen, or Japanese BBQ, could be an option. Let's discuss what to eat for lunch before the tour starts!
Shopping in Omotesando/Harajuku
I would love to recommend my favorite places based on your preferences! Whether you're interested in authentic Japanese apparel, vintage clothing shops, curated boutiques, traditional ceramics, or Japanese cosmetic products, I can guide you to the best spots that suit your interests.
Ending Point
Somewhere in the Shibuya area
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
*Transportation fee in Tokyo (guide)
*Hotel pick-up(upon request)
*Transportation fee for you (If we visit outside Tokyo, I'll ask you to pay additional transportation fee for a guide): about 1,000 yen per person
*Lunch(you and a guide): depends on your request(only if we have lunch in our itinerary)
*Entrance fees/service fee(you and a guide): depends on your request(Oharai costs about 5,000yen per person)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Fumie N.
Born and raised in Tokyo, I have a deep love for travel and have visited approximately 60 countries. In recent years, I have had more opportunities to travel within Japan, where I have been captivated once again by the beauty of its nature, culture, and cuisine and so on. I am eager to help enhance the experiences of those visiting Japan from abroad and make their time here as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. I am passionate about sharing the wonderful attractions of Japan and using my expertise in Tokyo and travel to assist in making your trip truly memorable!
Reviews
Nigel L.
“A fun day of culture and immersive Japanese dining”
We had a fantastic day with Fumie. Her communication was great and we agreed on changes to the tour to include sites and experiences that were important to us. Fumie met us at our hotel and she showed us around the temple, explaining what we were looking at and how to join in respectfully. We visited the cherry blossoms as well as shopping, café culture, drinks and sights - finishing with an authentic experience in a brilliant izakaya. Overall Fumie was knowledgeable, fun and a joy to travel Tokyo with.
Fumie N.
Hello Nigel, Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a real pleasure spending the day with your lovely family. I hope you all enjoyed discovering a bit of Japanese culture together, especially the cherry blossoms and izakaya. Wishing you more fun adventures ahead and hope to see you all again! Regards, Fumie
Taylor K.
“Wonderful Day in Tokyo”
5 Stars – An Unforgettable Tokyo Experience with Fumie! We had the absolute pleasure spending the day with Fumie, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Her English is perfect, and her gentle, kind personality made us feel completely at ease from the moment we met her. She took us all over Tokyo, sharing her deep knowledge of the city and its culture in a way that was both informative and fun. It truly felt like exploring the city with a local friend. We saw so much more than we ever could have on our own. If you’re visiting Tokyo, we highly recommend booking a tour with Fumie – she made our trip extra special
Fumie N.
Hello Taylor, Thank you so much, Taylor, for such a heartfelt message. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you, your wife, and your son. It made me so happy to see your interest in Japanese culture and to have thoughtful conversations throughout the day. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I’m really glad the experience felt special. Hope our paths cross again someday! Warm Regards, Fumie
Carol C.
“Trip for First-Time Visitors to Tokyo”
Our trip of a lifetime to Japan was made very special by having Fumie as our guide. She is so friendly and knowledgeable, her English is impeccable and she is great fun to be with. As well as sightseeing in Tokyo seeing beautiful gardens & blossom, Temples & Shrines, Fumie took us to Hakone/Lake Ashi where we also saw snow capped Mt Fuji. We travelled by train to Kamakura to see the Giant Buddha which is certainly worth a visit. Fumie was very helpful in booking tours/restaurants and also guiding us in booking tickets for the bullet train when we travelled to Kyoto, Osaka & Kanazawa. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. Fumie became our friend and we highly recommend her as your guide. Thank you Fumie for making our trip - Peter's lifelong dream - so special. Peter & Carol
Fumie N.
Dear Peter and Carol, Thank you so much for your heartwarming message! It was truly a joy to travel with you and be part of such a special journey. I’m so happy we got to share so many beautiful moments together. I also really appreciated all the thoughtful conversations and the way you treated me with such warmth. It made me feel like more than just a guide. Peter, I hope you stay healthy and that you and Carol continue to create many more wonderful memories together. Wishing you both all the best always! Warmest regards, Fumie
$302/ per group
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