A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
Joined 2019
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
Want to personalize this tour?
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 600-1000 yen/person,
admission fees= it depends
meal fees = it depends（around 2000-3000 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
Joined 2019
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
Andrew C.
“An Exceptional Experience ”
Whilst I am requested to review my day with Ritsuko it would do her a disservice. Her assistance in planning not only my day with her but more importantly my whole six day visit to Tokyo was a truly exceptional experience. The knowledge, passion and patience Ritsuko shared with me was phenomenal. And I don’t use these words lightly. Having travelled the world for nearly 60 years, I have never had a travel experience such as this. If you don’t seek her advice and assistance, it is you who will have missed out on sharing some time and learning not only about Tokyo but Japan too, from her.
Ritsuko K.
Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, especially during your travels. I wasn't sure if my explanations would be enough for you, as you already have a deep understanding of Japan, including its philosophies and cultures. So, I’m so grateful for your generous feedback. I hope you continue to enjoy your time in Japan until the very last day. Have a safe journey home, and I would be happy to welcome you in the future! All the best.
Martin C.
“Tokyo tour ”
Ritsuko was an excellence tour guide, very knowledgeable go beyond we expect. I highly recommend Ritsuko my family and kids were so happy to be around her. Martin c.
Ritsuko K.
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your great review. I really appreciate you welcoming me into your beautiful Airbnb and enjoyed using the subway, even though it's less common for you all. Thank you also for your patience with the WiFi rental process! Wishing you and your family all the best, and I hope to host you again someday!
Brian I.
“The best tour guide”
Ritsuko was an amazing tour guide. Fun, smart, considerate, patient, kind, and accommodating. She tailored the tour to our interests and still helped us experience new things. We were sad to say goodbye to Ritsuko but we will have her guide us in our next Japan visit. Ritsuko is the best tour guide you could ask for.
Ritsuko K.
Hi, Debi and Brian, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means a lot to me. Despite the unfortunate rain, I’m delighted we could explore some of my favorite parts of Tokyo together—and even enjoy some early-blooming cherry blossoms along the way! I also appreciate how much you embraced walking, which allowed us to see so much more. Tokyo has so many more amazing places I’d love to share with you, so I hope you’ll come back again. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan, including Kyoto! Warmest regards, Ritsuko
$212/ per group
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