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Discover the Essence of Tokyo in One day
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Joined 2017
This tour showcases five popular destinations that have been favorites among customers: Koishikawa Koraku Japanese Garden, Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Jingu Shrine & Harajuku (Takeshita St. Omote sando). Tokyo beautifully blends traditional Japanese culture with the striking sights of rapid modernization, offering numerous locations where you can experience the city’s unique charm!
(Visiting order of spots can be arranged depending on your hotel location.)
The tour uses public transportation.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby
- Or we can meet at any convenient place in central Tokyo.
Tsukiji (Food Town)
You'll discover a variety of unique Japanese foods!
Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise St. Asakusa shrine)
Asakusa's Sensoji Temple is a renowned and vibrant Buddhist landmark in the bustling downtown area.
Koishikawa Korakuen (Japanese Garden)
The Japanese garden provides picturesque natural scenes. The garden designated as the Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site.
Meiji jingu shrine
Tranquil experience of Japanese indigneous religion 'Shintoism'.
Harajuku (Takeshita St, Omotesando)
The place where you see Japanese pop culture, and unique shops
Ending Point
At your hotel or nearest station of the ending point
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 Tokyo
Public transportation fee for the guide
Lunch for the guide
Your Public transportation fee, your lunch
Admission Tickets to Japanese Garden 300 yen per person
Tour Important Information
This tour uses public transportation.
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
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 Hiromi Y.
Hi, I am Hiromi, a National licensed guide in English. I studied in England and U.S. during my 20s and 30s. I graduated college in NY. While I lived in overseas and experiencing different culture, I had chances to look at Japanese culture from the outside. And I realized its richness and uniqueness. Experiencing different culture was like discovering my own culture.
I live west part of Tokyo with my husband. Whenever we have time we like traveling. Also I have been practicing tea gathering (tea ceremony) about 10 years.
In Tokyo, there exist traditional culture as well as pop culture. There are so many places I would like to show you.
It’s my pleasure to introduce you exquisite part of Tokyo. Let’ enjoy exploring TOKYO with me! I’m looking forward to sharing memorable experience with you.
Reviews
Diana I.
“Tea ceremony experience ”
Amazing experience thanks to both tea ceremonies masters! Thank you Hiromi san
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Hiromi Y.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was lovely meeting both of you. I really enjoyed the peaceful and harmonious time we spent together through chado (Tea ceremony). Thank you!!
Patricia S.
“Great 2 days in Tokyo with our guide Hiromi! ”
Could not have been happier with Hiromi as our guide. Very pleasant manner. Very accommodating: taking photos any time, took us to all the sights we wanted to see and happy to stop when we needed refreshments. Helped us buy our train tickets and took us to a restaurant to buy Japanese food we wanted to try. Nothing was too hard for our guide! Hiromi also went at a walking pace that was right for us. Thank you Hiromi for 2 wonderful days!!
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for writing such a great review! You were both so kind, and it was a relaxing and enjoyable tour. We saw many things over the two days :) Wishing you many happy memories of Japan!
Hilah J.
“Great day!”
We had a great 4 hours with Hiromi. She planned a nice itinerary to see Ueno park and Asakusa. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the shrines and temples and pointed out other landmarks as well. The tea ceremony was really interesting. We had a little extra time so we were able to also visit Akihabara! Having a guide for our first day in Tokyo was super helpful to familiarize ourselves with the train and subway system.
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! It was very nice meeting you and your family. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed my tour! I hope you & your family have a great time and lots of fun in Japan :)
$238/ per group
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