If you have only one day for Tokyo, this is for you! Covering most major spots in your limited time.
・Asakusa - Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise
・Sumida Boat Cruise
・Hamarikyu Gardens
・Tsukiji Market (lunch)
・Shibuya (Or Ginza is possible)
Basically walking tour, using public transportation, but we can take a taxi occasionally upon your request. Make an advanced injury for hired car option.
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
I can meet you at your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Stroll around Senso-ji Temple, one of the oldest and popular temples in Tokyo. Try Japanese delicacies and Japanese-style souvenirs at Nakamise shopping arcade. Don't forget to take a pic at huge red lantern at Kaminari-mon Thunder Gate, which is symbol of Asakusa!
You can rest and relax while moving between Asakusa and Hamarikyu Gardens on water bus.
*Boat operation depends on conditions. The schedule will be announced on the 1st of the previous month. We take metro if boat is not available on the day.
Boat arrives at one of the best Japanese-style gardens in Tokyo. This garden dates back to Samurai period with some history of hawk hunting by Shogun families (the leader of Samurai).
Enjoy sushi lunch! (lunch fee is not included)
If you don't like seafood, just let me know. I love to suggest other options for you.
Shibuya Crossing, Hachi dog statue, Tokyu Food Show (Depa-chika experience)
*Ginza instead of Shibuya is possible.
We end the tour in Shibuya. You can enjoy dinner in Shibuya afterwards, or you can move to Shinjuku for night life easily by JR. Also, I can take you back to your hotel if you like.
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
guide fee, hotel pick-up, hotel drop-off in Tokyo 23 ward
transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
【Major fees on tour day】
Sumida Boat Cruise (including Garden admission) : 1,040 JPY /adults, 400 JPY /kids
Boat Box seat for a group of max 6 people : Weekdays 1,000 JPY, Weekends/Holidays 1,500 JPY
For guide, a one-day subway ticket costs 900 JPY.
For you, a one-day subway ticket costs 900 JPY per person.
FYI, you can find more "tips for transportation ticket in Tokyo" on below important information.
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【Optional】Hired vans.
Hired taxi or van : 60,000 JPY up to 8 people (including a guide). Plus parking fees. Advanced booking required. Please make an inquiry asap if you would like to use hired cars.
>Tuskiji Market
・Tuskiji Inner Market has moved to Toyosu. But we can still enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market for street food and Sushi restaurants.
・Some shops are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays at Tuskiji Outer Market, due to Toyosu market's holidays.
・Please bring some Japanese Yen, because some small shops don't accept credit cards in Japan.
>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both requires passport to purchase.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket(24h / 48h / 72h)
Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitor.
●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) Convenient in all major cities in Japan.
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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
I'm sorry, I'm already BOOKED OUT UNTIl May 13, this year 2024.
・I only do tours with small private groups (up to 4 people) .
・Please kindly make inquiries only for available days set on my calendar. Thank you for your understanding.
・My tours basically start/end at Tokyo. If starts/ends outside Tokyo 23 wards, please kindly cover my transportation fee to/from Tokyo.
“Fantastic. Like being shown around by a friend.”
We had two tours with Kaori - one with an anime focus for the kids in Ikebukuro and Akihabara, and one in Yanaka and Shibamata. Kaori was friendly, kind and knowledgeable. She took great pains to provide us with experiences we would enjoy and treasure including a Hedgehog cafe and a traditional tea ceremony. It's no exaggeration to say we were all sad to say goodbye to Kaori at the end of our second day. She helped us make some truly special memories and I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Kaori S.
(66 reviews)Thank you for giving me the warmest review just after the tour! I'm already missing you guys. It was real pleasure finally meeting you three years after you had to give up trip to Japan due to pandemic. You wouldn't imagine how happy I was when you kindly contacted me again for your guide in Tokyo. Thank you for friendliness all of you gave me, and special thanks to letters from your lovely sons! Hopefully meet you again some time in the future. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan fully! Arigato! Hugs and kisses, Kaori
“Off the beaten path”
We had a wonderful day with Kaori. It was like walking about with a friend who knows the place. Her communication with me prior to the tour was flawless and she came up with different options baased on our preferences. She took us to places that weren't crowded at all and we were able to see a part of Tokyo that didn't feel like 'Tokyo' at all! She even extended her time with us and dropped us of at the station where we could take the train to our hotel. Thank you Kaori San.
Kaori S.
(66 reviews)Thank you for an excellent review on my tour, Parvathi-san. I also appreciate warm friendliness your family gave me during our time together. Such pleasure to talk with each of you while walking like a local. Looking forward to your next visit and see each other again, maybe to Mt.Fuji! Enjoy your rest of stay this time! Hugs and kisses, Kaori
“Review of One-Day Mount Fuji Private Trip with Kaori”
Had a wonderful experience with Kaori from the start of my booking online with GoWithGuide, all through our one-day excursion to Mount Fuji with her. She is prompt with replies online and ever helpful every step in the planning process, patient with clarifying my queries and going the extra mile to help call and check directly with jazz bars in Tokyo when I asked her about locating non-smoking and child-friendly jazz bars. Kaori was well-prepared for our excursion as well, giving us a concise history of Mount Fuji as well as stories/legends surrounding it, to help us better appreciate our time there. She had good recommendations for food at Kawaguchi-ko which we appreciated (loved her recommendation of Houtou noodles!) very much. Our 7-year old son loved her company as well, warming up to her quite quickly and even engaging with her in racing while we were trekking up to the Mount Fuji observatory! :) All in all, we were very blessed to have Kaori as our guide and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a private guide to tour Mount Fuji/Kawaguchiko.
Kaori S.
(66 reviews)Thank you for giving me such warmest review on me and my tour, Sophia san! I’m always happy to support as much as I can if I can be help of something my guests need. Also so glad your family enjoyed local food there! Mt.Fuji was so divine with clouds changed its shape moment to moment all day. Was really beautiful day! Thanks to your family’s friendliness, I enjoyed time chatting with each of you. Your son won every time for our short race. I’ll get trained enough to win him next time! Looking forward to seeing all of you again on your next trip! Thank you again. Hugs and kisses, Kaori