Asakusa, Meiji Shinto Shrine,Shibuya
Joined 2017
These places are must-see places for the first time visitors . They show you the essence of Tokyo: modern and traditional.
You’ll begin the tour from the traditional northern part of Tokyo which is Asakusa. And then it ends at the southern modern part of Tokyo called Harajuku and Shibuya.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or your convenient place in 23 wards of Tokyo
At your hotel or your convenient place in 23 wards of Tokyo
hotel pick up
Asakusa
The temple town of Asakusa, has been popular for people from all walks of life for more than 400 years. You will see a lot of small shops selling traditional Japanese souvenirs and street foods along the promenade to the temple. The Buddha here is believed to make your wishes come true. The beautiful shrine next to it is an important national property, constructed in 1649.
Shibuya
Shibuya is a newly-developed town known worldwide for the ‘Shibuya Crossing’. Because of its wonderful visuals and vivid atmosphere, it was used as the location for some famous movies like Bio Hazard Four, Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, Lost in Translation, among others. The story of the loyal dog, Hachiko was made into a Hollywood movie and its statue has become one of the most also a popular tourist destinations in Shibuya.
Meiji Shinto shrine
After a 15-minute walk in the forest, you will come across a square facing the shrine building. It is surrounded by pine trees. Most visitors say they feel very calm and peaceful here. You can buy good luck charms from the shops or write down your wishes of good fortune!
Harajuku JR station or Meiji-jingu-mae subway station
End the tour
Ending Point
Harajuku JR Station or Meiji-jingu-mae subway station
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, hotel pick-up in 23 wards, guide's transportation fee
public transportation fee of you (about ￥700 ), your personal expenses such as drink , snacks, the fare of Yurikamome Line
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Some shops may not accept credit cards. I recommend you to bring some cash.
Important message from the supplier
I am not available after 6:00pm.
I guide only inside of Tokyo.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Keiko H.
HI. I am Keiko. I'm a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter - Your local tour guide.I was born in Tokyo and studied Japanese history in the University. I used to work as a junior high school English teacher for over 30 years . So I know about Tokyo a lot. One of my hobbies is Japanese history and finding similarities with world history is very interesting and so much fun for me.
Tokyo is an attractive city where you can both experience the marriage of both traditional and modern culture. I'd be more than happy to share with you my rich knowledge and experience. I'll be grateful to arrange a tour for you according to your preferences. I'm looking forward to having a good time with you and I hope to be a part of your stay here in Japan.
Reviews
Christopher C.
“A Lovely Second Day with Keiko”
Keiko designed a wonderful two-day tour of Tokyo for my small family. My goal was to introduce Japan to my 10-year-old daughter. Keiko created a custom itinerary that included cultural highlights such as the Meiji Shrine, Temple in Asakusa, and a delightful small shrine dedicated to foxes in Ueno. She also made sure to include stops that aligned with my daughter’s interest in fashion and kawaii culture: Harajuku’s shopping street, the Santino and Pokémon stores, a delightful maid cafe in Akihabara, and the Tokyo SkyTree. Keiko shared great insights and stories at each stop along our journey, and she even helped our daughter pick out clothes at cool boutiques. My wife and I had a great time too. Overall, we loved our time with Keiko and would tour with her again in the future! Arigatou gozaimasu, Keiko-San!
Keiko H.
Thank you very much again for your warm review of my tour. On the second day, we visited east side of Tokyo. You visited traditional places like Asakusa and Ueno as well as modern areas like Akihabara and Tokyo Sky Tree. I was happy that all of you were interested in my explanation and listened to me carefully. Arigatou gozaimashita!! I hope you will enjoy Japan as much as possible and go back to your country with a lot of SUGOI memories. MATANE,See you again!!
Christopher C.
“Wonderful Two Days with Keiko”
Keiko designed a wonderful two-day tour of Tokyo for my small family. My goal was to introduce Japan to my 10-year-old daughter. Keiko created a custom itinerary that included cultural highlights such as the Meiji Shrine, Temple in Asakusa, and a delightful small shrine dedicated to foxes in Ueno. She also made sure to include stops that aligned with my daughter’s interest in fashion and kawaii culture: Harajuku’s shopping street, the Santino and Pokémon stores, a delightful maid cafe in Akihabara, and the Tokyo SkyTree. Keiko shared great insights and stories at each stop along our journey, and she even helped our daughter pick out clothes at cool boutiques. My wife and I had a great time too. Overall, we loved our time with Keiko and would tour with her again in the future! Arigatou gozaimasu, Keiko-San!
Keiko H.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review of my tour. On the first day, we visited west side of Tokyo, Shibuya & Harajuku area to experience modern and KAWAII culture. Every time your kawaii daughter visited anime character shops, trendy fashionable shops, animal cafes...etc., she would say, "Oh my goodness, that's nice!!" I was so happy to hear that. Arigatou gozaimashita. It was my great day, too.
Louis C.
“Perfect end to a wonderful holiday!”
Keiko-san was full of energy with her in-depth explanations on Japanese culture during our visit to Ueno and the delicious recommendations during our food hunt at Tsukiiji market. Fully recommend Keiko-san to all tourists young and old! Thank you very much Keiko-san!!!
Keiko H.
Thank you very much for your warm review of my tour. I was so happy to have a tour with a happy family. I think "Tsukiji & Ueno" tour is a good way to understand Japanese culture. You could experience it through Japanese food and traditional buildings and atmosphere. I hope you will come back to Japan in the near future and see you again in Tokyo. Arigato-Gozaimashita!! Keiko
$155/ per group
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