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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
“Keiko is a great Guide”
Keiko is a very sweet and knowledgeable Guide! She gave us a lot of information about Tokyo’s history. She kept us informed about the present and the past as drive along Tokyo. She took us to the best attractions in Houston. I highly recommend Keiko.
Keiko H.
(108 reviews)Thank you very much for your warm review of my tour. It was fun and comfortable riding around Tokyo in a van. We visited both traditional and modern part of Tokyo. At Asakusa, you tasted Ningyo-yaki and prayed your wishes. At Shibuya, you experienced crossing and saw a lot of KAWAII girls. You tasted authentic Japanese style lunch such as YUBA, TEMPULA, TOFU... etc. You learned a new useful word, SUMIMASEN. I hope your days in Japan will be great. Arigato-gozaimashita!!
“Keiko san was amazing and we had a wonderful tour!”
If you want to have a fantastic tour of Tokyo and do it with a knowledgeable and kind guide then Keiko san is the guide for you! We had such a great time at the famous fish market and tried some amazing food and we loved Tokyo Skytree Tower! She was very knowledgeable and listened to us and explained everything. Please don’t miss the opportunity to use the best guide! I am so happy I chose her for my friends who were visiting Tokyo for the first time!
Keiko H.
(108 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind review of my tour. We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy seasonal tastes and view. At Tsukiji fish market, we saw seasonal foods such as Matsutake mushrooms, ginkgo nuts, chrysanthemum petals ...etc. We also saw KAWAII, cute, sweets topped with strawberries or big grapes called "shine muscat". At Asakusa, we strolled Nakamise street decorated with colored leaves. For lunch, we had tempura soba-noodle at a local noodle restaurant. I was so glad that you enjoyed authentic Japanese food saying "OISHI", delicious. I wish your great days in Japan. Arigato!!
“Excellent; very patient; helpful in preparing and planning our visit and additional tasks”
Keiko guided us in Tokyo during our first visit to Japan. We had many questions in the planning stage prior to arriving to Japan, and during our visit. She answered them very patiently, helped us select the Tokyo sites for our guided tour and pleasantly explained the history and tradition in each of them. She accommodated all our request. It was a pleasure to have her as our guide.
Keiko H.
(108 reviews)Thank you very much for your great review of my tour. It was my pleasure to help you make itineraries. And I was very happy to answer your questions, especially about Japanese history and tradition. Because I love history very much. We were lucky enough to experience special tea break with macha & seasonal sweets at an old traditional building at Ueno. I hope you will enjoy Japan as much as possible. Domo Arigato Gozaimashita!!
