A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
My tours are essentially tailor-made, but I have listed a model tour due to this site's rules. It is designed for first-time visitors who want to explore Tokyo’s must-see spots. If you’d like to visit other places, feel free to send me a message—I’d be happy to create a personalized tour just for you!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In the lobby of your hotel
Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center
The observation deck shows you the spots to explore for the day.
Sensoji Temple
Visit the oldest temple in Tokyo. Along the way, you can find many small shops at Nakamise-dori.
Meiji Shrine
Take you to the distinctive shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji, known for its grand torii gate and a serene forest that makes you forget you are in the city.
Lunch at Omotesando or Harajuku
Please let me know your dietary restrictions or preferences.
Harajuku
Let's go to a shopping district popular among girls and tourists. Takeshita Street is the famous haven for cute things.
Shibuya Crossing & Shibuya
Take you to the world-renowned intersection, attracting tourists from all over the world.
Ending Point
in front of your hotel
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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, pick up, and drop off at your hotel
transportation fees =around 700-1,000 yen/person,
admission fees = it depends,
meal fees = it depends(around 2,000-3,000 yen/person)
Tour Important Information
* We will mainly use public transportation, so please let me know if your group has someone who prefers not to walk a lot.
* For lunch, please let me know your dietary restrictions or preferences.
This tour is for those staying at hotels or Airbnbs within the 23 wards of Tokyo. If you stay outside this area, the tour may exceed the 7-hour.
Important message from the supplier
I am available 7 days a week, but if you prefer popular tourist destinations, please select weekdays. Additionally, my tours have a minimum duration of 5 hours. I also specialize in private tours for small groups (FIT), with a max of 5 people.
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
About Tour Guide Ritsuko K.
Hi, I'm Ritsuko, a national licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in Tokyo.
As Tokyo is a city of many faces, I hope you will discover your hidden gems during the tour.
I love to wander around the shops and places downtown and one of my hobbies is to find daily-use products made in Japan. So I can select unique souvenirs for you within your budget!
I am football-mad and have been to every FIFA World Cup except one tournament since 1998.
I also love to go island hopping in Asia. That's why I have been to over 30 countries.
Wherever I went, people were so kind to me. So, it's my turn.
I will do my best to make your tour a memorable one!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Reviews
Jason L.
“What a wonderful day in Tokyo”
Ritsuko was an amazing tour guide. Our group of 4 had an outstanding time with her during our one-day tour of Tokyo. She was very kind in helping us navigate the train stations. The visits to Seno-ji Temple and Meiji Shrine were awe-inspiring. Ritsuko also took us to Kitchen Street, where we were able to purchase knives and chopsticks from wonderful local shops. Ending with a stop at Shibuya Crossing, our trip gave our group a real sense of why Tokyo is one of the world's most amazing cities. Ritsuko could not have been more kind, knowledgeable and conversant. I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Tokyo. We wish her safe travels to North America for the World Cup!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Jason and everyone, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. Considering that it was your first full day in Japan, I was impressed by how much ground your group covered. Thanks to your enthusiasm, we were able to visit not only Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya Crossing, but also explore places such as Kappabashi and Ura-Harajuku. It was MY pleasure to be part of a trip that had been a long-time dream for you. Thank you as well for your kind wishes regarding the World Cup. Your trip is only just beginning, and I hope the days ahead are as memorable as your first full day in Tokyo. All the best!
Ben S.
“Awesome tour guide ”
Ritsuko was a fantastic tour guide. She recommend that we start the tour 2 hours later because of the weather and it worked out perfectly. She really came in handy when we visited the shopping areas and she was able to get us help quickly. I would highly recommend Ritsuko for any tour.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Ben and everyone, Thank you very much for your kind review and for spending two days with me. Our first day was a little hectic because of the typhoon, but delaying the start worked out well, and I’m glad Sofia was able to find a new pair of sneakers. The day trip to Kamakura was also a nice contrast. In addition to the temples and shrines, I was delighted to show you the Pacific Ocean. I hope the rest of your journey is going well. And while Kobe beef is famous, please also enjoy other regional specialties such as Omi beef and Yamato beef. All the best!
Sadaf N.
“Outstanding guide”
Highly Recommend Ritsuko! We had an amazing experience with Ritsuko during our time in Tokyo. She truly went above and beyond in every way. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable about the city, its culture, and history, but she also tailored the day to our interests and showed us some of the best vintage shopping spots and local shopping districts that we would never have found on our own. What impressed us most was her kindness and attentiveness. She generously took photos for our family throughout the day so we could enjoy the experience without worrying about capturing every moment. She also kept an eye on our children and made sure everyone was comfortable and accounted for, which was far beyond what we expected from a guide. Ritsuko was professional, patient, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure we had the best possible experience in Tokyo. Her recommendations were excellent, her energy was wonderful, and she made our trip both enjoyable and stress-free. If you’re visiting Tokyo and want a guide who truly cares about her guests and goes the extra mile, we wholeheartedly recommend Ritsuko. Thank you for helping create such wonderful memories for our family! ️
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Sadaf and Girls, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review, and thank you as well for the two wonderful days we spent together. Despite the unusually hot weather for May, we managed to fit in quite a lot between the Ghibli Museum and teamLab Borderless. From Don Quijote to vintage shops and countless stores in between, we spent so much time exploring that we almost ran out of time for lunch! In the end, I was delighted that each of you found something special to take home from Tokyo. I imagine you are now enjoying a different side of Japan in Kyoto, with its temples, shrines, and traditional atmosphere. Hope you also do your best for your final shopping in Ginza before heading home. All the best!
$205/ per group
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