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A Half-Day Must-See Sites Tour In Tokyo
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Joined 2018
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!
Meeting Point
In your hotel lobby in Tokyo
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.
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
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, Hotel pick-up fee
・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
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
Peter D.
“Great introduction of Japan”
Shinay met us in the hotel lounge, where we were warmly welcomed. It was our first day in Japan, so we chose to spend it with a guide who would not only show us buildings featuring both traditional and modern architecture but also introduce us to Japanese culture and customs. It was a truly wonderful day. We really enjoyed Shinay’s expert explanations regarding several remarkable buildings and Japanese culture. We couldn't have wished for a better start to our three-week trip through Japan.
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Shinya E.
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your review. It was good to know you and your wife. I had a wonderful time with you, too, since you like to watch cool & nice buildings. Your preference is as same as my preference: to watch cool architecture! Please have a nice trip in Japan and see you again in Japan. Shinya
Meg P.
“A Wonderful Guide Who Brought Tokyo to Life”
We had a wonderful experience with Shinya E. in Japan! He was incredibly respectful, knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout our customized tour of Omotesando. He took us on an amazing walking tour that included the beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, Nezu Museum, and Tokyo National Museum. His knowledge and storytelling brought each location to life, giving us a much deeper appreciation for the history, architecture, art, and culture of Tokyo. What made the experience especially memorable was his warm and personal approach. He made every place feel special and helped us see these incredible locations in a completely different way. We absolutely loved our time with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, respectful and engaging guide in Japan. He truly helped make our visit unforgettable!
Shinya E.
Hello Meg, Thank you so much for the wonderful review you wrote. To be honest, I was deeply moved when I read it. Thank you so much. As your guide, I’m truly delighted that you enjoyed my tour. I’m also very happy to have had the opportunity to meet you and your family. This time we met may have been a once-in-a-lifetime meeting, but I would be delighted to see you again if you visit Japan in the future. It was an honor to help you make a part of wonderful memories to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary. Please take care until we meet again. Shinya
Judy F.
“Matsumoto castle ”
We started our first visit to Japan with Mr Shinya E. on his Tokyo tour, and ended our visit to Japan with him on his Matsumoto tour. We had an awesome visit! A Truly amazing guide, exceptional knowledge of his country and it's history, and a super nice guy, that was fun to hang out with. I feel like we gained more then just an appreciation for the culture and history of Japan, but actually gained a friend as well. If you get to Tokyo for a visit, I highly recommend you make contact with Mr. Shinya E. You'll have a fabulous experience. Thank you Shinya E. We look forward to seeing you again on our next visit. Best Regards Judy and Craig F.
Shinya E.
Judy, Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review of my tour. Guiding you and Craig was a truly joyful experience for me as well. I’m really going to miss seeing you both. I hope we can meet again someday, either in Japan or the U.S.—next time, as friends! Guiding you both has undoubtedly become a cherished memory that will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you so much. Best Regards, Shinya
$159/ per group
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Omotesando Walking Architecture Tour in Tokyo
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Tokio, traditionell und modern
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Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori
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How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
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How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
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