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A Half-Day Must-See Sites Tour In Tokyo

Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa - One of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Tokyo

Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble Crossing

Meiji-jingu Shrine - The most prestigious Shinto Shrine in Tokyo

My guests in the precincts of Mei-ji Jingu Shrine

My guest at the "Owl Cafe" at Akihabara - "Owl Cafe" originated in Akihabara

The Imperial Palace

Ginza at night

A Half-Day Must-See Sites Tour In Tokyo

Highlights

Joined 2018

Shinya E.

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Tokyo

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4 hours

Private tour (only you and Shinya E.)

Up to 6 people

You wiil be able to visit 2 or 3 popular sightseeing places in Tokyo. Here, I recommend going 3 suggested tours for you.

Plan A: Meiji Jingu Shrine/ Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Omotesando/ Shibuya Scramble Intersection & Faithful dog Hachi statue.

Plan B: Tsukiji FIsh Market (Outer market)/ Ginza/ Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa,

Plan C: Akihabara/ Ueno/ Kanei-ji Temple.

Whichever plan you choose, you will be able to visit the popular sightseeing destinations in the most efficiently way.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

In your hotel lobby in Tokyo

09:00 AM

In your hotel lobby

I'll pick you up at your hotel lobby in Tokyo

Plan A: Meiji-Jingu Shrine/ Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Omotesando / Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble Crossing/ Hachi-ko Dog Statue

Meiji-Jingu Shrine, one of the most prestigious Shinto Shrine in Tokyo./ Harajuku,Takeshita Street is a center of "Kawaii"(Cute) fashion in Tokyo. / Omotesando is the district of sophisticated adult fashion, and has many buildings designed by famous architects. / Shibuya Scramble Crossing, famous as the busiest intersection in the world/ The bronze Statue of Hachi-ko Dog is named after loyal dog "Hachi-ko". It is a true story about "Hachi-ko" who waited for over nine years for his master, a professor Ueno Hidesaburo (1872~1925) to return every day in front of Shibuya Station after his master's death.

Plan B: Tsukiji Fish Market (Outer Market)/ GInza/ Asakusa district including Senso-ji Temple

Tsukiji FIsh Market (Outer Market), you are able to see & eat a variety of local foods./ Ginza; a district of prestigious luxury boutiques, restaurants, and shops./ Asakusa district & Senso-ji Temple; Asakusa is a famous sightseeing spot in Tokyo, which is reminiscent of the Edo period. Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, one of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Tokyo. There is a shopping arcade in the precincts of the temple called "Nakamise". It is the best place to buy traditional Japanese souvenirs, such as chopstics, bathrobe-style kimono, T-shirts with kanji characters on them, Japanese dolls, toy swords, and green tea in Tokyo.

Note: Every Sunday and Wednesday, major shops of Tsukjji close.

Plan C: Akihabara/ Ueno district including Kanei-ji Temple

Akihabara is an ineresting town because this district has two features. One is that Akihabara is Japan's largest electric appliance shopping district in Tokyo. There are more than 600 electtonic stores in this district. The other is that Akihabara is a center of "Otaku Culture", or "nerd culture". There are many stores specialized in manga/comics or animated films. There are unique cafes such as maid cafe and animals cafe originated in Akihabara, such as hedgehogs, cats, and owls. You are able to enjoy touching the animals at the animals' cafes./ Ueno district is famous for its cherry blossom viewing place in spring, and it has also some museums and a zoo. / Kanei-ji Temple was built in the 17th century. It was build to pray for the safety of Tokugawa Shogunate and the peace of all people.

01:00 PM

At your hotel or around the end of the tour's site

I'll leave you At your hotel or around the end of the tour's site

Ending Point

At your hotel or around the end of the tour's site

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, Hotel pick-up fee

What‘s not included

・Transportation fee (about 5 USD for you and guiede)

・Lunch, if necessary; lunch (about 10 USD per person, for you and guide)

Tour Important Information

☆What's included

Guide fee

Hotel Pick-up fee

☆What's not included

Transportaion fee (you and guide)

Important message from the supplier

Please see the calendar for availability.

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 2018

Shinya E.

4.88 / 5

(52 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Shinya E.

Hi, I am Shinya, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born in Tokyo and brought up there. I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years. Since I am a Tokyoite, I am able to give you precious information about places which are not written on ordinary guide books. I would like to support you to make your trip in Japan much more fun and wonderful! I want to make you smile, surprise and happy throurgh the tour!

One of my favorite things to do is to see architecuture designed by famous architecs, such as Kuma Kengo, and Ando Tadao. I also like to see art works, such as paintings, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, and tea bowls, and something like that.

Lastly, I love tennis very much. I have been playing tennis for more than 40 years! I also love to watch tennis game! I have visited Melbourne in Australia to see the Australinan Open Tennis in 2020 just before Corona Pandemic. I visited New York to see the U.S. Open Tennis last summer in 2023.

Let's enjoy exploring Japan!

I look forward to seeing you in Japan!

Shinya

Reviews

Kerrin C.

5 / 5

Mar 31, 2026

One-Day Must-See Sites Tour in Tokyo