This tour will show you the best of Tokyo, blending tradition and modernity. We start at Tsukiji Fish Market, known as Tokyo’s kitchen.
Next, we visit the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. These peaceful gardens offer a quiet escape from the busy city.
After lunch we head to Asakusa, old town, home to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. You’ll walk through the Kaminarimon Gate and explore the temple and surrounding streets.
Finally we visit the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (central area in Tokyo)
- At your hotel (central area in Tokyo)
Tour Orientation
The purpose of this tour is to provide you with a wonderful experience by showing you the beauty of Tokyo, making you happy, broadening your horizons, and creating lasting memories.
Through this tour, I hope you will immerse yourself in both the tradition and history of Tokyo, as well as its modern and innovative side.
To ensure that the tour meets your expectations and is truly special, I’d love to have a short meeting with you beforehand.
Please share a little about yourselves with me....
I’ll ask about your health condition and preferences, This allows me to tailor the tour experience to each individual, ensuring that everyone feels valued and catered to. so Relax and enjoy the tour!
I promise our active engage with our guests to understand their interests, preferences, and expectations.
【Tsukiji fish Market】 - Kitchen of Tokyo - Let’s enjoy the freshest local foods, chat with the friendly locals, and explore the rich history and culture of Tokyo!!!
Tsukiji, often called Tokyo’s kitchen, is always buzzing with lively energy!!!
With over 90 years of history, this iconic fish market boasts 400 unique shops offering everything from fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables to kitchen goods^^.
It's the perfect place for some fun shop hopping! Let’s enjoy the freshest local foods, chat with the friendly locals, and explore the rich history and culture of Tokyo together. It’s going to be an unforgettable adventure!!!
【East Gardens of the Imperial Palace】-A junction where Japan’s past, present and future meet!
This is a place where Japan’s past, present, and future intersect. Once home to the shogun’s residence and Edo Castle, it later became the Imperial residence after the Meiji Restoration (Civil War in 1867).
Nearby, you’ll find financial centers and many government offices in Kasumigaseki, making it a unique spot where you can experience the dynamic contrast of both the past and the future.
Let’s talk about the fascinating history of the samurai and the Emperor! The gardens here are captivating, offering a tranquil escape where you can admire bamboo, pine trees, and even koi fish.
Drawing from my experience working for the Imperial Household Agency, let me share many interesting stories with you! I'll navigate you to a hidden gem as well!
Notice:
The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are typically closed on Mondays. In that case, we will take a stroll through the Imperial Palace Outer Gardens, which are surrounded by greenery and walls, offering a serene and sacred atmosphere.
This area was once part of Edo Castle, but since the Meiji period, it has been transformed into a beautiful park through the efforts of volunteers. We will walk up to the famous Nijubashi (Double Bridge), a symbol of the Imperial family.
Enjoy the tranquility as we explore the government buildings, historic architecture, and the moat.
Lunch
Let's enjoy delicious lunch near the Imperial Palace!
【Asakusa 】 Old temple town founded in the 7th century, Immerse yourself in a stylish asmosphere of Edo-Tokyo
Asakusa is a charming district overflowing with the lively energy of Edo-Tokyo (17Century to middle of 19th Century)
With the stunning Tokyo Skytree, elegantly dressed women in beautiful kimonos, nostalgic rickshaws, the vibrant Kaminarimon Gate, and the golden dragon, Asakusa is truly filled with an exciting and vibrant energy.
First, I’ll show you a fantastic overview of this charming district from the top of the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center. You’ll get an excellent view of Asakusa from here! After that, I’ll guide you to Kaminarimon, Nakamise—the oldest shopping street in Tokyo—Sensoji Temple, and Asakusa Shrine. Along the way, let’s enjoy browsing through a variety of delightful souvenirs, such as fans, lucky cats, kimonos, Japanese swords, matcha, and ningyoyaki (sweet cakes).
If you’re interested, I'm happy to bring you to a cat café, dog café, or hedgehog café!^^
【Tokyo Sky tree and Solamachi Shopping Street】
You’ll visit Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world, for an unforgettable experience. First, we’ll take you to the 350/450-meter observation deck, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond. From this incredible height, you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the sprawling city, and on clear days, you might even spot Mount Fuji in the distance.
After it’s time to explore Tokyo Solamachi, the lively shopping complex at the base of the Skytree. With over 300 shops, there's something for everyone! For pop culture enthusiasts, the Pokémon Center is a must-visit, offering a variety of exclusive Pokémon merchandise. Anime and manga fans will also enjoy the Jump Shop, where you’ll find goods from famous series like One Piece, Naruto, and Dragon Ball.
For a taste of traditional Japan, head to the Japan Souvenir Shop, which features unique items like miniature food replicas and other authentic Japanese souvenirs and more!
Tokyo Sky Tree Station or at a pre-arranged place
Tour ends at Tokyo Sky Tree Station or at a pre-arranged place
Ending Point
Tokyo sky tree station or at a pre-arranged place
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
1.Guide fee
2.Hotel pick-up in central Tokyo area
3.Transportation fee (from guide's home to guest's hotel. from the final destination to guide's home)
1.Transportation fee for you and your guide: (about ¥1,000 per person; a.Your hotel to Fish Market, b.Fish Market to Tokyo Station, c.Imperial palace to Asakusa, d.Asakusa to Sky tree, e.Sky tree to your hotel )
2.Lunch for you and your guide
3.Sky tree entrance fee: Tenbo Deck and Garellia Deck (¥3,500 per person)
4. Please note that the tour will last 8 hours. We won’t extend the time.
The tour lasts for 8hours. We won't extend the tour.
We will suggest a restaurant that suits your preferences. Once your booking is made, please let us know your budget and any dietary preferences you may have. We'll arrange accordingly.
*I’ll take you on a one-of-a-kind Omakase tour, where every moment is a delightful surprise!Please reach out to me.
*I'm happy to pick you up at Narita /Haneda Airport. Please let me know. (kindly ask you to cover the transportation costs to the airport.)
*For trips to Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko, Yokohama, and Narita, I kindly ask for you to cover the transportation fee.
*If you're dreaming of visiting the Mt. Fuji area and Snow Monkey Park, Tokyo Disney Land or any other places, I'd be thrilled to take you there too! Just let me know, and let's make it happen!
*Je peux vous proposer un guide en français, bien que quelques éléments en anglais puissent être utilisés de temps à autre.
Dear Guests,
Hello!
My name is Hiromi. I grew up near the Imperial Palace surrounded by history, art, music and nice family.
I used to work in Imperial Palace as a guide because I love my hometown and to meet new people and expand my horizon. It brings me great joy to see my guest's smile. I treat them like close friend.
Every tour is an opportunity for me to learn and grow, and I continually strive to improve my skills to be the best guide I can be.
I'd like to share the magic of Japan with you. Let’s create moments that you’ll cherish always, together.
I believe that travel is not just about visiting new places, but about enriching your life, expanding your horizons, and experiencing sensational moments that leave you with a deep sense of wonder. I’m here to help you discover Japan in a way that will touch your heart and inspire you to see the world through a new lens.
Let me share how I became a tour guide. Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated by foreign films and cultures. I studied English and French, traveled to the U.S. and Europe multiple times, and was always captivated by the diversity of the world.
But as I started working and met foreign colleagues who practiced martial arts and had a deep knowledge of Japanese culture, I realized how rich and beautiful Japan’s culture truly is. From traditional architecture and tea ceremonies to Bushido and kimono, Japan has so many hidden treasures that moved me deeply, and I wanted to share these with people from around the world.
In addition to guiding in Tokyo, I’ve also had the privilege of taking guests to iconic places like Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, Kanazawa, and Takayama. Each destination offers a unique story and charm, and I love sharing these gems with my visitors.
Click here to connect -I’d love to hear from you!
Hiromi
Michael R.
“Passionate friend to all!”
My wife and I had a wonderful and memorable experience with Hiromi — she is an amazing tour guide but also much more than that! She gave great context to the market with so much information we would not have heard otherwise, and she is so passionate about Japan and incredibly expressive about it. She was so attentive to us and at the same time friendly with so many people in the market. She loves people, and communicating with people, and it shows! We felt like we made a new friend and we hope she gets to visit us in America some day so we can return the gift she gave to us. We could not recommend her more highly!
Kristin B.
“Perfect day Sensoji temple”
Had a great day with Hiromi she was so kind and knowledgeable, we learned so much about the history and traditions of the Temple and Japanese culture. Would definitely recommend!
Hiromi N.
Kristen, I am so glad to know that you enjoyed the tour. It was my immense pleasure to guide you and your family. Thank you very much for many questions, which were so inspiring and exciting for me. I wish all of you the best of best. Please remember Holy Spirit in Asakusa always protect you! Best regards Hiromi
Michael C.
“It’s like visiting a new city with an old friend ”
Aside from a wealth of knowledge, Hiromi was always gaging the pace of the tour. Since we had the 8 hour tour from fish market to Skytree. There was much to accomplish. And as we are such foodies and always hungry for the best of everything there was always time for this. She is so kind that we felt we made a new friendship. We plan to invite her to dinner in our return . It was a great way to explore the best in 1 day .
Hiromi N.
Michael sama, Cavalier, Buenas tardes! Thank you for your review. I am truely appreciate it! and my apologies for my belated reply!!! I have guided tours in Tsukiji nearly a hundred times, but Michael-sama, you are the first person who has resonated deeply with the culture of KATSUOBUSHI (Shimmered, smoked and fermented skipjack-tuna) I was truly moved by your ability to see beyond the surface and appreciate the heart and dedication of the artisan behind it. I was also deeply impressed by Luis, his keen sense of food selection. When I was about to buy a canned coffee from a vending machine, he said, "I don’t drink such beverages because I want to truly savor only what is genuinely delicious." That moment struck me as truly remarkable—because, as he rightly said, the food we eat becomes a part of us. And when the three of us shared a meal together, taking the time to savor each bite with gratitude, it was such a beautiful and happy moment. I sincerely hope to see you again when you visit Japan next time. Let’s enjoy a relaxed lunch as friends! Me gustaría expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a ambos. Por favor cuida tu cuerpo. Romy^^
$440/ per group