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.
Jeff E.
“Graat Day in West Tokyo”
We had an amazing day with Ritsuko. She created a custom tour of the west side of Tokyo that had a good mix of history and present. Moreover, she changed the tour thru the day to adjust to the weather conditions. Ritsuko provide great insight and stories at each stop. Finally,her selection for lunch was perfect for a wet day. We highly recommend Ritsuko if you want a great guide in Tokyo.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Jeff and Elithabeth, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, I’m delighted to show you the charm of West Tokyo—including our own version of Kew Gardens—during the final part of your Japan journey. Japan offers so many different experiences depending on the region and the season, so I truly hope you’ll return one day to explore even more.
Jonathan M.
“An engrossing day spent exploring Tokyo East and West”
Ritsuko was a total star ! Charming, with excellent English, a good sense of humour, an ability to answer all our questions from football to anime and an encyclopaedic knowledge of Tokyo, she gave us an exciting and hugely informative day. We are looking forward to a second day with her soon!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Jonathan, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Because your family was willing to walk so much, I was able to show a wide range of places—from the area around your Airbnb to Tokyo’s highlights. I also appreciate you listening to my complaints about my team! I’m planning to show you some more unique, off-the-beaten-path spots for our next tour. Until then, I hope you all enjoy the coming two days and make many new discoveries.
Chase G.
“Could not ask for a better guide”
Ritsuko was the perfect person to take my mom & i for a day hike around Tokyo. This was essentially our first time in Japan. She gave us a great introduction to not only specific locations like temples, shrines, & gardens…but she gave us deeper insight & history into these locations, as well as how these places tied into Japanese history & culture overall. As a big fan of history, i had a great day. We both did. Thank you Ritsuko! We will never forget our day traipsing around Tokyo with you!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Chase, Thank you so much for your kind message. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you and your mom. When she told me that you had planned trips to lift her spirits, I was deeply moved and felt honored to be part of the special journey together. It was wonderful to share not only Tokyo’s famous landmarks but also some of my favorite places. I hope your upcoming travels to Nikko and Kyoto bring you both many more discoveries regarding history and unforgettable memories. All the best!
$213/ per group
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