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Asakusa & Ueno, Half Day Stroll
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Joined 2024
Ueno is located only 5 min train ride from Tokyo station, where you can find several museums like the national museum, Ueno Zoo, Kaneiji temple etc.. We can enjoy the north area of Tokyo, Ueno, Asakusa, & Shinjuku, where you can find more downtown atmosphere compared to the south and find a variety of good food and products with reasonable price.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Tokyo 23 ward and Yokohama City
- Your hotel or the closest train station from your hotel
Start of the tour *flexible meeting time 9:00-13:00
Ueno
At Ueno you can find several museums like the national museum, Ueno Zoo, Kaneiji temple etc.
We can find lots of restaurants and interesting goods in Ameyoko shopping street.
Asakusa
We can walk around from Nakamise shopping street to Sensoji and Asakusa Shrine, then move to Sumida Park where we can enjoy the view of Sumida River. It depends on the weather; we may be able to see late blooming cherry blossoms on the river side.
Japanese Lunch
Choice of Japanese lunch in Asakusa (My recommendation)
① Tempura :
② Rolling Sushi Restaurant
③ Tonkatsu (Deep Fried Pork)
④ Yakitori (Grilled Skewed Chicken）
End of the tour
Ending Point
Last place of the tour or 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
-Guiding
-Hotel meet-up in Tokyo and Yokohama area
-Public Transportation fee (you & guide)
*I will estimate your transportation fee after deciding our itinerary.
JR ＆subway 1 day Tokyo free pass : ¥1,720 etc.
-Meals (you & guide)
Lunch per person would be around ¥2,000-¥3,000, Dinner would be around ¥4,000-¥7,000.
-Entrance tickets
If you have a particular interest for museums & buildings, I will check it for you.
National Museum ¥1,000 etc..
Tour Important Information
To enjoy good walking, your proper cloths and shoes are appreciated.
As for transportation, I will propose to use public transportation of JR or subway mainly, however, if you prefer to use taxi or hired car, I can arrange beforehand.
In the case, you want to book the tour with more than 8 persons, please send a message to me.
If your hotel near Yokohama Station, I can also pick you up then we can move to Tokyo.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you to Mt. Fuji, Japanese Alps, Nikko, Kyoto and Osaka if you cover my expenses.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Shin N.
Welcome to Japan! I'm Shin. I have been an English Guide in Japan more than10 years.
I can guide Tokyo, Kanagawa and almost all metropolitan sightseeing and walking spots.
I was born in Kobe, grown up in Osaka, and studied in Kyoto,
so not only Tokyo but I also have a good knowledge of Japanese historical cities.
I love talking about Japanese food & culture, walking quiet narrow streets, drinking tasty Japanese whisky, Sumo, Rugby & Sports, and Japanese mountains.
I climbed Mt. Fuji 18 times with foreign guests. We enjoyed the auspicious moments of sunrising from the summit.
I would like to support you to make your stay in Japan memorable and precious one.
It is grateful if you refer to my proposed tour schedule,
in the case you have your own interests, I am happy to tailor the tour schedule responding your requests.
Please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to sharing wonderful time in Japan with you. Be my guest!
Reviews
Tony P.
“If it’s not Shin you are missing out”
Shin was an absolute gem. He was truly an awesome guide and made our trip to Japan very memorable. We all miss you!
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Shin N.
Tony san, Thank you so much for your generous comment. Your kind message encouraged me a lot and reminds me of our two days in Tokyo. Please let me know when your family member has next chance to visit Japan. I am happy to be with you, anytime. Thanks, Shin
Tony P.
“Shin was more than a guide he became family!”
Took a week trip to Japan, shin was accommodating and helped make our trip a success. When shin didn’t join us on a day the kids would all ask where is shin? He joined us for dinner helped us order and made the experience a true joy. Next time I go to Japan he will be on our speed dial.
Shin N.
Tony san, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We met at Narita airport on the first day. Based on your request, I booked a hire to your hotel in Ueno with no necessity to get on trains. Using our own car enabled us to visit Imperial Palace on the way to Ueno. We took a memorial picture in front of main entrance of Imperial Palace. After your checking in, we walked through the Ueno Park, where were quiet and less people. Your family showed interests in Toshogu Shrine, worshiped for Tokugawa Shogunate Family with 5 story pagodas. We enjoyed Tonkatsu, deep fried pork, dinner together. Next morning, your family went to Team-Lab on your own at Toyosu, we tried Ramen noodles at Toyosu market. In the afternoon, we used Narita Express to pick up your elder son and return to Ueno by Tobu Sky liner. That means in your two days, we experienced all three choices of transportation between Tokyo and Narita by car, two different train companies, which is the first time in my guiding career. Thank you again for giving me such unique opportunity. Leaving your hotel, we moved to Shibuya by Yamanote Line. We walked the famous Shibuya Crossing and enjoyed Sushi dinner. It was lucky for us to enjoy our 2day-tour under comfortable weather. When you have next chance to visit Japan, I am very happy to join your family again. Regards, Arigatou! Shin
Randee E.
“First time in Tokyo ”
Shin was a wonderful guide , great communication before and lots of knowledge to share. We enjoyed walking Shibuya Harajuku,and the Imperial palace. We also visited the Shinto Meiji Shrine. While learning about Japan and its culture. Thank you! Shin is also a great photographer!
Shin N.
Randee san, Thank you for your kind review. It’s my pleasure to hear you enjoyed your first day in Japan. We started our tour from your hotel in Asakusa with short briefing for the tour. We used public transportation, subway etc. to visit the Imperial palace, Meiji shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya. We finished our tour at Ginza, where you can enjoy your free time and shopping and find easy return to your hotel. Your good walking and energy helped me a lot to guide you around our destinations smoothly. Thank you again for your quick searching for our lunch, Smokehouse, an authentic American BBQ restaurant near Harajuku. It was a good restaurant, and I enjoyed real American flavor very much! Regards, Shin
$155/ per group
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