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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
Ann W.
“Great experience of must see sites on day of arrival”
I had a wonderful guided tour in Tokyo. We visited the beautiful Meiji Jingu Shrine, explored the lively Harajuku area including Takeshita Street and Omotesando, and even enjoyed a great coffee break together. Shinya was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel effortless. From navigating public transport to sharing fascinating local insights. It was the perfect mix of culture, fun, and authentic Tokyo life. Highly recommended!
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Shinya E.
Dear Ann, thank you very much for your review. I am very glad to know that you enjoyed the tour! I enjoyed talking with you, also. Thank you for shareing the time with me. I would be happy if I could guide you again in Japan in the future. Shinya
Susan S.
“Architecture of Tokyo”
I had a very pleasant morning with Shinya in Tokyo. He showed me many buildings that I would not have found walking on my own, and gave me information about them and the architects. He pointed out unusual features of the buildings that I had missed, and even gave me a presentation that I can refer to now that I'm home. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Shinya E.
Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your review! I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also enjoyed talking with you about a variety of topics about Japan. I am looking forward to seeing you again in Japan. Shinya
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Alisha N.
“Amazing Anime Experience ”
We had Shinya as our tour guide 5 years ago and had the best time. He was the first person we thought about when we planned this trip for our son who loves Anime and animals. Shinya researched and created the perfect itinerary for him. I highly recommend Shinya!
Shinya E.
Alisha, Thank you so much for your feedback, review. I really appreciate it. It was great that you asked me to guide again!, which made me very happy! This time, with your family!! Thank you so much! Shinya
$161/ per group
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