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!
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.
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)
* 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.
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.
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.
Marcie M.
“Excellent guide and lovely person”
Ritsuko showed me and my husband around Tokyo for a day. We packed a lot into our time together. We saw temples, shrines, several interesting neighborhoods, had a nice lunch together and even did a little shopping. Ritsuko shared her knowledge and couldn't have been nicer.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Marcie and Jay, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure guiding you both, especially on your very first day in Japan. Because you approached the tour with such energy and curiosity, I was able to show you many different sides of Tokyo in a short time. I hope the sumo-related activities you were interested in also worked out and added even more memorable moments to your trip. Please come back someday because there is still so much more I would love to share with you!
Sue H.
“A great day in Tokyo and introduction to Japan ”
Ritsuko could not have been more caring and helpful in guiding our group of 5 for the day around Tokyo. One member of the group was on crutches and Ritsuko found elevators in the subway and wheelchairs in the parks so we could all enjoy Tokyo together. Ritsuko was well informed and generous in answering the many questions we asked about what we were seeing and about her life in Japan. It was our first day in Japan and the perfect start to our holiday. We could not recommend Ritsuko more highly. She was great! Sue, Karen, Libby, Janie and Sally
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Sue, Karen, Libby, Janie, and Sally, Thank you for your lovely message. I hope Karen’s leg is feeling at least a little better by now. Although the day started with a few challenges, it truly felt like I was part of your wonderful friends’ trip and had a great time with all of you! I also learned something new myself: wheelchairs are available at both the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine, which will be helpful for future tours. Tokyo has finally started to feel like autumn, and I hope you’ll come back again someday when everyone is in perfect shape to enjoy it even more. Until then, all the best!
Linda L.
“Tours with Ritsuko”
Ritsuko was our guide for 4 days exploring historical shrines, temples and gardens in various districts in and out of Tokyo. Ritsuko provided us with knowledgeable historical facts, navigated the trains and subway systems with ease and coordinated the sights we wanted to see to maximize our comfort and schedules. She also provided suggestions on sights if we needed to fill the day. In addition, she knew where to go to taste the local food dishes. In the days we toured with Ritsuko, we had a great time and looked forward to the next day touring with her. On our last day we truly missed saying our good byes.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Linda and Layton, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The four days I spent with you were enjoyable for me as well. Linda, I felt we got along well, even our food preferences matched (I’m still enjoying the Cigar cookies!). Thanks to Layton, I was able to deepen my knowledge of the 47 Ronin story. Although the Omikuji I drew at Sensoji Temple said “bad fortune,” guiding you was without a doubt my “good fortune.” Wishing you both many more happy travels, and I hope our paths cross again someday!
$215/ per group
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