About an hour train ride from center of Tokyo, embrace yourself in the nature…experience the mixture of modern vibes and historical sites in harmony.
Whether you choose a relaxing hike or an intense one, take the lift or cable car, there is always beautiful scenery to enjoy !
Afterwards, give yourself a treat at Ukai Toriyama, enjoy the famous chicken dish and beautifully designed Japanese gardens.
If you come in summertime, the firefly viewing is another treat…
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Hotel
- Hotel lobby
Lunch - Whether you pick a light meal at a cafe or try the Japanese local restaurants… you can enjoy the feel and atmosphere of the nature there.
Start the hike… and of course, enjoy the fresh air and pictures!
Arrive to the peak around 2:30pm.
A leisurely tea time while enjoying the magnificent scenery. And of course, the view of Mt. Fuji is right in front of you in a clear day.
A short distance away from Mt Takao,
Enjoy the beautifully designed Japanese garden with ponds and small houses… and summertime, fly fires… all around.
A romantic and somehow nostalgic sight.
An early dinner at Ukai Toriyama, with the garden view and famous chicken barbecue ( and other delicious dishes).
Arrive Shinjuku station or hotel.
Tour end.
Hotel or Shinjuku station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, hotel meet up.
Transportation fee, ticket for cable cart/ lift… miscellaneous.
Food and beverages.
- the starting time can be adjusted to your preference.
- this tour involves a lot of walking, so you may want to wear comfortable shoes.
- please let me know the food preference and also allergies, dietary restrictions… etc.
Advance booking for the Restaurant is needed. Will have to confirm availability first.
I may have some events booked in advance.
Otherwise, basically, open 7 days a week.
Having living in Japan over 30 years, love the rich and diversity of the culture, the seasons and the people here!
I can speak fluent Japanese, Cantonese and English. I have worked as an interpreter for some corporate companies here, including film and airlines industry.
It would be a good opportunity to make use of my language skills and living experiences here.
Hopefully to contribute to a fun, fulfilling and unforgettable travel experience for you all!
Ray R.
A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New
“Awesome Half Day in Tokyo!”
We had such a great time touring with Carol on our first adventure in Tokyo that we booked another tour with her on our return to Tokyo towards the end of our trip. Our group had a great time at the Pokemon exhibit that Carol discovered (which had just opened two days prior) at the Azabundai Hills Gallery, in addition to all the other things she showed us in our 4 hour trek. We highly recommend touring with Carol.
Carol N.
(18 reviews)Thank you for the great review! I am so glad to discovered the Pokémon exhibit and we were so lucky getting the tickets ( with your talent! ) It was a great pleasure touring with you and your family! And sure a very special adventure to me as well. Look forward to seeing you all again in the next Tokyo visit!
“Great time touring Tokyo”
Carol was an absolute joy to be with and interacted well with the age differences in our group. She was very knowledgeable and informative on all the places we visited on our second day in Tokyo. She was able to seamlessly blend an itinerary that included the historic Meiji Jingu Shrine with the modern tech found in Akihabara and find good places to eat. We highly recommend her.
“A wonderful Tokyo experience ”
Carol was an excellent communicator before and during our visit to Tokyo. Before we arrived she answered all my questions promptly and during the tour, from pick-up at our hotel until drop off, she was fabulous. Carol speaks excellent English! We asked to do a mix of touristy and local activities and that worked perfectly. She knew excellent places to eat during our tour and recommended dinner spots after our tour that we enjoyed greatly. Carol also explained the subway system to us. Utilizing google maps and with her instructions, we successfully navigated the Tokyo subway system for our last 4 days without any issues. We traveled to our dinner restaurants every evening easily! Highly recommended and in the future, we hope she comes and visits us in the USA.
Carol N.
(18 reviews)Thank you for having me as the guide!! It was so pleasant and fun with you both throughout the tour that I almost wish it could last longer…!!! :)) It really felt like having an adventure together. And if I were to go for a real adventure, I sure wish to invite you both to come along. A cool and amazing couple, I look forward to our next encounter! US or Japan! :))
$323/ per group
Reserve