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Enjoy the fused city life of the nostalgia and the modernity in old Tokyo
I can show you local hidden gems as well as popular tourists spots!
If you don't like to have only just a touristy experience in Tokyo, this tour can live up to your expectations! Be friends with local Japanese not only Google and SNS, be blended into Japanese culture and add more colors to your adventure!
Meeting Point
Kiyosumishirakawa Station
- Kiyosumishirakawa is known for a number of coffee shops in this area. Not like popular areas in central Tokyo ( such as Shibuya, Harajuku and Shinjuku), Kiyosumishirawa remains some nostalgic vibe from its old townscape. There is a nice Japanese traditional garden called "Kiyosumi Teien." I can take you to rental yukata (or kimono) store to dress in those "wahuku" so let's go to the garden wearing traditional clothes and take beautiful photos for your instagram;) Restaurants in Kiyosumishirakawa varies from the old ones to the modern ones as well as coffee shops! Also, you can try delicious Japanese traditional sweets in Kiyosumishirakawa if you are interested! There is a nice "sento (a small hot spring facility)," a nostalgic walkway along Sendaibori river called "Matsuo Basho Walk Path," and "Fukagawa Edo Museum." You can definitely enjoy the fusion of its oldness and modernity in Kiyosumishirakawa.
Rental yukata (Tamakiya)
Kiyosumi Teien (traditional garden)
Iseya (traditional Japanese sweets store)
Matsuo Basho Walk Path / Fukagawa Edo Shiryo-kan / MOT (Museum Of contemporary art Tokyo)
You can choose and combine which activities you would like to do from these three options.
Coffee shop / Onsen (hot spring)
You can choose coffees shop or onsen (hot spring) depending on how you feel or the condition of the weather!
Tokyo SKYTREE (*we can stay longer in Kiyosumishirakawa and skip SKYTREE too.)
The highest tower in Japan! There is a shopping mall called "TOKYO Solamachi," and you can go to Pokemon Center, Sanrio store, Kirby Cafe, and more stores collaborated with various popular characters!
- CAUTION -
If you choose to go up to the SKYTREE, we need to buy tickets and line-up (if we need to) thus we might have to skip shopping mall.
Izakaya
Kinshicho station is not touristy at all and a lot of local Japanese enjoy drinking at izakaya here! If you are a sea food lover, of course there are various kinds of sea food izakayas. My recommendation is chicken skewer, which is "yakitori" in Japanese and this is super famous izakaya food among lots of Japanese people!
Ending Point
Kinshicho Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, guide's public transportation fees (approx. 3000JPY), taking pictures or videos of guests if requested
guests' and guide's meals (lunch, street food, cafes, dinner, izakaya), guests' public transportation fees, guests' and guide's tickets for museum (if you need your guide to come inside), guests' rental yukata (or kimono) fee, guests' and guide's onsen fee (if you need your guide to come inside), purchasing souvenior
Tour Important Information
* The tour cost DOESN'T include any meals, transportation fees and tickets for activities (entrance fees).
* Fukagawa Edo Museum closes on the second and the forth Mondays of every month.
・¥400 for one adult (older than high school students)
・¥50 for one student (elementary school and middle school students)
* Iseya, Japanese traditional sweets store closes on every Tuesday.
* For yukata ( or kimono), you don't need to make pre-booking but I will make sure if there is available time slot with the store (Tamakiya). This store requires you to purchase "tabi" socks (Japanese traditional socks), an underwear and some accessories (you'll need them to complete your traditional Japanese look). They DON'T do hair setting but will introduce neighbor hair salon.
・¥3,300 for one-day yukata rental (kimono will be ¥4,400)
・A pair of tabi socks, an underwear and the accessories cost about ¥3,000
*If you want to go to "sento (Japanese traditional small hot spring facility)," please let me know in advance. You'll also need some cash to go to onsen. If you are NOT interested, I will make a small change to our itinerary.
・¥520 entrance fee for one adult (middle school students and older)
・¥200 entrance fee for one student (elementary school students)
・¥100 entrance fee for one child (younger than elementary students)
・¥500 for sauna
・¥200 for towel rental set
Important message from the guide
My maximum business hour is until 10pm.
I can guide you to outside of Tokyo to visit for example, outlet shopping mall, onsen, or fruits picking if you pay my transportation fee or either using some vehicle agency.
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
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“Ayaka is the correct guide in Tokyo!”
Ayaka was young and energic guide with full of information. She is a girl raised in Tokyo and know all the beautiful hidden gems for food and shopping. İf you are looking for a real Tokyo adventure, she should be your pick. We loved her friendship on our 2 days trip in Tokyo.
Ayaka T.
(5 reviews)Ali-san, thank you for your kind words:) I really enjoyed exploring everywhere with you and your group in this trip! Please come back!
Mike J.
Experiencing Japanese traditions and watching cherry blossom!
Customized
“Fun day with amazing Ayaka”
Ayaka is young, a native of Japan, and speaks perfect English. If you’re looking for the complete history of a certain temple, you might look for a historical guide, but if you want to explore Tokyo and see the street markets, local food, best shopping areas, she’s your girl. She took us down side streets, open air markets, onto the metro, and into shopping malls. My son and I had a blast!
Ayaka T.
(5 reviews)Thank you Mike-san for making this tour memorable! I really enjoyed it! Please have a wonderful time in the rest of your trip! Ayaka
“Amazing guide”
Ayaka is friendly and knowledgeable guide. She took good care of us and fulfilled all our requests. We are glad we booked with ayaka.
Ayaka T.
(5 reviews)Husni-san, thank you for coming to Japan! And thank you for your kind words:) Please come back to Japan!
