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.
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
Jennifer V.
“Perfect day trip”
Two well traveled ladies enjoyed our guide and day tremendously! Our guide was friendly, flexible and spoke perfect English. She was quick to point out local snacks we would enjoy and accommodated our last minute schedule changes so we could do some shopping! Thank you for an amazing day in your beautiful country!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Jennifer and Elizabeth, Thank you for your wonderful review! I am thrilled that we could explore not only the major highlights of Kamakura but also some hidden gems together. Our efficient taxi route gave us enough time for that unique shopping experience at Don Quijote. It was great to see you find exactly what you were looking for. Good luck with the rest of your work here!
Rafa S.
“Amazing First Day in Tokyo”
We had an amazing experience with Ritsuko, she was our tour guide on our very first day in Japan and she was extremely nice, helpful and accommodating. She was able to share and explain so much about her culture and Tokyo City, she also gave us a very good explanation about how the subway lines work and after our tour we were very comfortable getting around Tokyo and using the subway. She also changed a few details of our tour the day of so it would work better for us. I would recommend Ritsuko to any of my family and friends coming to Japan and I will also have her as our guide when we come back to japan! ありがとうございます For an amazing experience!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Rafa, Thank you so much for your kind words! I had such a fantastic time guiding you as well. Sharing stories about Brazil and football was a highlight for me, and I’m so glad we could connect through our passions. Also, a special thanks to Johnny, I now have the exact location of the Kodokan mapped out in my mind. It makes me happy to hear that our day together helped you feel confident navigating Tokyo’s subways for the rest of your trip. Knowing that I could contribute to your amazing experience in Japan is the greatest reward for a guide. また会いましょう!
Randy M.
“Amazing Tour of Tokyo, Old and New”
We did a two day tour of Tokyo with Ritsuko K that met all of our expectations and beyond. Ritsuko is a pleasure to spend time with and, provided so much information that helped us to understand the culture, traditions and people of Japan. Our two days were full and we saw so many things that we would have missed without her. During our travels she always made sure to find the elevators or best route for us due to some mobility issues. If you want to spend time with someone who truly loves what she does, book her for a tour, you won’t be disappointed.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Paula and Randy, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It was truly a privilege to spend those two days with you. Your kind words deeply move me about my passion for guiding. As a Tokyo native, sharing the charm of my hometown with such wonderful guests is what makes this job so rewarding for me. I am also very happy that a new page was added to your photo collection during our time together. I hope those pictures bring back fond memories for many years to come. I hope the rest of your travels are just as wonderful. Take care and stay healthy!
$207/ per group
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