Tokyo tour of traditional and modern spots (case2)
This tour include several essential sights such as scenic & historical spots, traditional and modern culture spots, the most advanced atmosphere exeperience of both graceful & sophisticated town and the most crowded amusement town. You will be impressed with the combination of Japanese traditional old town atomosphere and the most bustling area with advanced modern culture & entertainment.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Imperial Palace
The Edo Castle, formerly the Tokugawa Family’s residence, became the Imperial Palace as the Emperor moved to Tokyo from the Kyoto Imperial Palace after the Meiji Restoration. The main residence of the Emperor open only twice a year such as beginning of each year. We visit the East Garden of the Imperial Palace. We see two main spots such as the main tower of the former Edo castle and the Ninomaru Garden. Many kinds of seasonal flowers and plants are planted. You can enjoy the scenery all year around. It's very a beautiful Japanese garden. Also we visit Nijyubashi bridge (Front entrance of Imperial palace).
Marunouchi-district
Tokyo Station was completed in 1914, designated Important Cultural Property, and it is said to have been modeled after Amsterdam’s central station. This station is constructed by using red-bricks which express the essence of Europe. Marunouchi is one of the Japan’s most famous business districts. The Mitsubishi group bought up the primal land sandwiched between Tokyo station and the Imperial palace moats and made it into a business district.
KITTE is a commercial facility handled by Japan Post. You can find lots of shops that have you experience Japanese craftsmanship as well as restaurants that serve delicious food from all over Japan.
Asakusa
To see around the area where Thunder gate ,Nakamise survenir shop street, two stort treasure house gate, and Asakusa shrine. Sensoji temple was founded in 628 and the oldest temple in Tokyo. Around 30million people come to pray every year.
Kaminari-mon or Thunder Gate is the best symbol of Asakusa. There is a famous huge red lantern in the center of Kaminari-mon.
The souvenir shops of Nakamise-street are lined up from Kaminari-mon to Hozo-mon for around 205 meters. The number of the shops is 89 and they are selling souvenirs such as Kaminari okoshi, Ningyo-yaki, folding fans, beckoning cats, lanterns and Japanese Kimonos including light cotton Kimono called “Yukata”.
Tokyo-skytree
To ride up to Tokyoskytree observatory floor and overlook the view of Tokyo from there and to do shopping at Tokyoskytree Soramachi. Tokyo Skytree is the tallest self-standing broadcasting tower (634meters) in Japan and is located about 1km east of Asakusa which is one of the main amusement center where the atmosphere of Shitamachi/old Tokyo (traditional shopping, entertainment and residential district in Tokyo) is still preserved.
Ginza
Ginza is the best graceful and sophisticated town in Japan where a lot of brand name shops are lined along the street and all kind of luxurious and delicious food restaurants and bars are gathered. Kabuki Theater is located in the eastern end of Ginza that was built in 1889. You can enjoy not only attending a performance but also lots at the atmosphere including the Kabuki gallery on 5th floor.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Want to personalize this tour?
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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 fee at your staying hotel in Tokyo,
Transportation fee inside Tokyo for a guide,
Transportation fee during this tour for you: About JPY1000/ adult,
Entrance fee for you and a guide: Tokyo-sky tree: JPY2700/ adult,
Lunch fee,
Tour Important Information
1) For fairly long walking of sight -seeing, please put on the shoes to walk with ease.
2) Please prepare the cash to spend any train riding, lunch and souvenir.
3) I prepared the blog of Tokyo related spots with photos and detail explanation each shown as below,
Blog titles: Earthquake-Resistant Construction Method of Tokyo Sky-tree,
Various Tokyo Tour Spots For Each Category,
Japanese Modern Architecture in Tokyo (Around Ginza, Nihonbashi area),
Japanese Modern Architecture in Tokyo (Around Imperial Palace),
Important message from the supplier
I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.
However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from 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
About Tour Guide Kashima H.
I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.
I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.
I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.
I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide.
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By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below.
1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on)
2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns
3) Traditional town atmosphere experience
4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo,
5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training
6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar
7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums
8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on.
9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets
Reviews
Christina P.
“Fun day at Mt.Fuji!”
Kashima was a great guide! Although we had rain, Kashima was very accommodating to adjusting our itinerary and he had a lot of knowledgeable facts and insights to share. He even had fun materials, like a brief Japanese language guide. We recommend him!
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Kashima H.
Christina san, Thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We enjoyed Mt.Fuji viewing and surrounding beautiful nature spots such as Fugaku-Fuketsu/caves , Ohishi park and Oshino Hakkai. Even a rainy day in the afternoon, we could see the perfect Mt.Fuji in the morning during our tour. We were very much pleased of the miracle. Thanks to your family strong curiosity for Japan, we could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots for you. Thanks, Kashima
Edward O.
“Gunma Tour ”
Knowledgeable guide with lots of experience. He made a change for viewing Sakura which was a good decision which increased the cost of our van. Says that transportation company increased the cost due to the change but I can’t recall being notified of this change. Was also charged with 2900yen of tolls which I paid but was never told about this prior. I paid all of this but don’t think I was told ahead of time
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Kashima H.
Edward san, Thank you very much for your excellent review for me. We visited Tomioka Silk Mill, Takasaki Daimonya, Daruma, Shiraijuku Yaezakura street and I am pleased that you could enjoy there. Also, we tasted the specialty food of Gunma as Mizusawa Udon noodle that was good for you, I think. We could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I am sorry to bother you about the Van taxi fee payment. I hope that you could continue to enjoy your tour in Japan. Thanks, Kashima
Ignacio F.
“A Wonderful Day Exploring Kamakura”
We had a lovely day visiting Kamakura with Kashima as our guide. He kindly picked us up from our hotel in Tokyo and accompanied us all the way to Kamakura, which made the experience very comfortable and easy from beginning to end. During the day, Kashima guided us through several of the most important and beautiful places in Kamakura, including Kōtoku-in and the Great Buddha, Hase-dera, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, and the charming streets and atmosphere that make Kamakura so special. At every stop, Kashima shared a great deal of historical information and context, and it was clear how much knowledge and passion he has for the history of the area. At times, it was a little challenging for us to fully understand everything in English, but we very much appreciated the effort and the amount of information he wanted to share with us. One detail we especially appreciated was that Kashima prepared a document for us in advance with information about the different places we would be visiting during the tour. It was very helpful and showed the care and preparation he put into making the day special. At the end of the tour, he also took the time to explain to us clearly how to continue our journey to Hakone, which was extremely helpful and made the next part of our trip much easier. Overall, we are very grateful for the experience and for the opportunity to discover Kamakura with him.
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Kashima H.
Ignacio san, Thank you very much for your upmost review to me. We visited Kamakura city including Great Buddha in Kotokuin-temple, Hasedera temple, Houkokuji temple and Tsuruoka-Hachiman shrine. Kamakura used to be a Samurai town where Shogun lived and dominated Japan. Therefore, there are still Samurai related atmosphere remained at present and I am pleased that you could feel that. Also, during through Komachi-food & souvenir street with tasting sweets, we could feel the nice atmosphere Thanks to your strong curiosity about Japan, we could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I am very much pleased that you could enjoy the tour. Thanks, Kashima,
$251/ per group
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How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
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Tokyo half day tour for 1st time visitor
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