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
Aisha R.
“From First Steps in Tokyo to a Perfect First Day”
This half-day tour with Ritsuko was exactly what we needed at the beginning of our trip! She met us at our hotel and started with an incredibly useful Tokyo Station orientation, showing us how to navigate the station and prepare for our upcoming Shinkansen journey. That alone saved us so much confusion later! From there, she brought the history and traditions of Meiji Shrine to life before taking us into the colour and energy of Harajuku. We finished with a fun conveyor-belt sushi lunch that everyone loved. Practical, fascinating and beautifully paced, this tour gave us both a memorable morning and the confidence to explore Tokyo. Ritsuko was warm, knowledgeable and wonderfully flexible throughout. An exceptional guide and the perfect introduction to the city. Thank you Ritsuko!!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Aisha, Ellie, and Arleen, Thank you so much for taking the time, especially during your trip, to write not one but two such warm and thoughtful reviews. It means a lot to me! From the moment we first met at your hotel, I also felt that we connected naturally. We discovered that we had similar tastes, including some of the same favorite movies, and I also really enjoyed learning about Bermuda from you. Looking back, I think splitting the tours into morning and evening was definitely the right decision, especially in the summer heat. We also had that sudden rain, and since it was your first full day after such a long journey, I’m sorry that by the end of the day it became a little too much for Arleen. Even so, I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with me and that what we did together helped you feel more confident during the rest of your stay in Japan. Thank you from my heart for choosing me as your guide for a trip to Japan that you had dreamed about for so many years. It was MY pleasure to be a small part of that journey. I also hope our paths will cross again someday. Till then, all the best!
Aisha R.
“ The Only Tokyo Guide You Need”
Stop searching and book Ritsuko. She is the guide you hope to find in Tokyo. We arranged two customized experiences with her, and from the moment she greeted us so warmly at our hotel, we knew we were in excellent hands. Ritsuko is incredibly knowledgeable, prepared and attentive. She manages every detail without making the day feel managed. Everything flows. She gave us an invaluable orientation at Tokyo Station, showing us exactly how to navigate it and prepare for our upcoming Shinkansen journey. That practical guidance gave us genuine confidence for the rest of our trip. From there, she brought Tokyo to life at Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and Kiddy Land, sharing history, customs and thoughtful details we would never have discovered alone. That evening, we experienced the energy of Shibuya Crossing before enjoying a lovely dinner at Disney Harvest Market. It was a beautifully planned day, with the perfect balance of culture, practical guidance, fun and flexibility. Ritsuko’s experience truly sets her apart. We were still jet-lagged and travelling with a young child, yet she remained endlessly patient, understanding and adaptable. She knew when to explain, when to adjust and when to simply let us enjoy the moment. She made everything feel easy. Beyond being an exceptional guide, Ritsuko is warm, personable and genuinely delightful to spend time with. By the end of our tours, it felt as though we were saying goodbye to a new friend. From your new friends in Bermuda, thank you, Ritsuko!!! We hope our paths meet again. We recommend her without hesitation. If you want to experience Tokyo with confidence, meaning and joy, she is the guide to book.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Aisha, Ellie, and Arleen, Thank you so much for taking the time, especially during your trip, to write not one but two such warm and thoughtful reviews. It means a lot to me! From the moment we first met at your hotel, I also felt that we connected naturally. We discovered that we had similar tastes, including some of the same favorite movies, and I also really enjoyed learning about Bermuda from you. Looking back, I think splitting the tours into morning and evening was definitely the right decision, especially in the summer heat. We also had that sudden rain, and since it was your first full day after such a long journey, I’m sorry that by the end of the day it became a little too much for Arleen. Even so, I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with me and that what we did together helped you feel more confident during the rest of your stay in Japan. Thank you from my heart for choosing me as your guide for a trip to Japan that you had dreamed about for so many years. It was MY pleasure to be a small part of that journey. I also hope our paths will cross again someday. Till then, all the best!
Jessie L.
“Ritsuko is an excellent guide and a kind person”
ritsuko hosted our family with 2 children. we wend to see some hoghlights and have a great lunc
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Marlon, thank you for your kind review. It was a real pleasure spending the final part of your family’s time in Japan together, from Harry Potter to Shibuya Scramble Crossing. I hope you all took home many happy memories!
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