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
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 600-1000 yen/person,
admission fees= it depends
meal fees = it depends(around 2000-3000 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.
Angie T.
“Incredible”
Ritsuko made our trip fantastic—for everyone in our group of people new to Tokyo and ones who’d been here before. Her recommendations for things to do and planning ahead of time set us up for success. She is exceptional at explaining the metro and train systems. She provided cultural and historical information and context about each of our destinations. Ritsuko is warm, friendly and knowledgeable and is an exceptional ambassador for Japan. We’d give her 10 stars if we could. A friend for life.
Jack G.
“Ritsuko, Our Special Guide. ”
On Wednesday 18/6/2025 Ritsuko met us at the reception lounge in the Yokohama Intercontinental Hotel. She was right on time and like all Japanese people we’ve met on our holiday break, her polite manners and friendly attitude made it a pleasure to spend the day with her. Ritsuko was extremely knowledgeable about the locations, shrines, bamboo gardens and Buddhas we visited. She selected a really good restaurant in Kamakura for an authentic Japanese lunch. Ritsuko has a very distinctive laugh, it made us feel that she was enjoying our company every bit as much as we were enjoying hers. We would highly recommend contacting Ritsuko to act as a tour guide if you’re visiting Yokohama. Sandra & Jack Glen Scotland.
Ritsuko K.
Hi Sandra and Jack, Thank you so much for your warm review. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you in Kamakura, even in the unexpected summer heat. Your kind words brought a big smile to my face — especially the part about my laugh! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the historical sites and the local lunch we shared. If you ever find yourselves back in Japan, I would be delighted to guide you again. Wishing you all the best, and I hope the rest of your cruise in Japan will be just as wonderful!
Rebecca G.
“First time visit to Japan tour with Ritsuko”
We had a great tour with Ritsuko (Ueno Park, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine). She really knows her way around the city! Ritsuko picked a fun sushi restaurant for lunch, the kids liked it so much that we went back two more times during our trip! She was patient with us on an especially hot day, and was kind enough to help me out post-tour, on how to navigate the train(s) to Puroland :) Thank you Ritsuko, for everything!
Ritsuko K.
Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for your wonderful review It makes me smile to hear that you went back to the sushi restaurant and enjoyed even more salmon! I'm also delighted to know that you and Sofia made it to Puroland. From the decorations at the station to the rides and character greetings, I’m sure it was a magical experience. I imagine your kids also found lots of cool items while shopping in Harajuku. As you said, it was unusually summer heat during your stay, so I truly appreciate how much walking you did on your very first day in Japan. I hope you’ll come back to Tokyo in a different season and discover even more of what the city has to offer. Wishing you and your family all the best!
$219/ per group