This tour is designed for visitors who is the first time to Tokyo. I pick-up 4 places to visit; Meiji-Shrine, Omote-sando, Imperial Palace East garden, and Asakusa. Those are the most popular places for tourist from abroad. But if you have any specific place to visit, please feel free to tell me. I will try to arrange the tour for you.
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 or Yokohama
Your hotel
I will meet you at your hotel
Meiji Shrine: The biggest shrine in Tokyo
This shrine was built in 1920 to commemorate Emperor Meiji who led Japan to the modern country after feudal system was over. The size of property is No.1 in this region as a shrine and experience how to worship deity. Also, this is a good place to learn about Japanese religion.
Omote-sando
This street was built as an approaching road to Meiji Jingu. But now it is recognized as an elegant shopping street.
Tokyo station
Tokyo station is the main station in Tokyo and building itself is designated as an important cultural heritage. This station was opened in 1914 and you can see nice decoration inside and outside of this station. We take lunch at Tokyo station because many kinds of restaurants are available.
Imperial Palace (East garden): Used to be Edo Castle.
This garden used to be a part of Edo castle which became Imperial palace after Emperor moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. You can enjoy nice Japanese garden and observe an old Japanese castle construction. If you are interested in Japanese history, this place is the one you cannot miss.
Asakusa: Temple, Shrine and shopping street
Asakusa is a very energetic place and the No.1 tourist spot in Tokyo. There is the oldest temple in Tokyo and souvenir shops along to the approaching street to the temple. You can enjoy traditional Japanese atmosphere and possible to enjoy Japanese food for lunch.
If you wish, you can rent and wear Japanese Kimono. There are many shops to rent Kimono.
Your hotel
I will take you to your hotel
Ending Point
At you hotel in Tokyo or Yokohama
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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.
guide fee.
Transportation cost from my home to the meeting point
Transportation fee in the tour (you and guide)
Meal.
This tour is a walking tour and you are recommended to wear a sneaker.
We will use public transportation. To pay the fair, Japanese Yen is necessary.
Visiting route depends on your hotel location.
If you like to visit other places, please consult with me beforehand.
My name is Hiroshi Yasuo, but Hiro is good enough to call me.
I used to live in abroad total 8 years and visited more than 30 countries for business and pleasure.
And through my experience of visiting all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa, I am very knowledgeable about major tourist places. It means I can help you to make your visit to Japan a very enjoyable one. Also, I like Japanese history and it helps me to explain not only surface explanation of places, but also their background of stories or history of each place. Addition to that, I am very familiar with Japanese railway system. If you give me places you wish to visit, I can tell you the best way to reach those places.
As of Mar 2021, I got Wildness First Aid certification which means I have knowledge of how to treat under emergency situation. Addition to WFA, I understand importance of LNT( Leave No trace) philosophy. It means I respect nature and can help you how to conduct less stress tour for nature.
I understand my role is to make your tour more valuable and enjoyable one.
I hope I can see many people from all over the world.
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Anne A.
“Amazing Hike up Mt. Kintoki”
We have been to Japan several times as our daughter lives here and it is always special treat to book a tour with Hiroshi! This was our third tour with Hiroshi and, as usual, it was amazing. Hiroshi is easy to communicate with. He takes the extra time to get to know you and your needs and adjusts the tour accordingly. Hiroshi, to us, is more than a tour guide, he is a friend. Thank you Hiroshi for another wonderful day.
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Anne Thank you for your great comment about our 3rd tour. Yes, we are now friend and let's share ideas to enjoy our life. Waiting for your next trip to Japan.
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Anne A.
“A Wonderful Day in Kamakura ”
We have visited Japan many times and this was our second tour with Hiroshisan! We had a wonderful day learning about the history of Kamakura. Hiroshi is amazing, patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating. If you have the opportunity to book a tour with Hiroshi, you won’t be disappointed!
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Anne Thank you for your great review about the tour in Kamakura. It was delightful for me to guide you second time and I will try to improve my tour by updating information of places to visit. I hope to be your guide again. Best regards Hiroshi
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Trevor B.
“Full day seeing Tokyo Gardens”
Wanted to see the blossom in the main Tokyo Gardens, Imperial Palace etc. Hiroshi picked us up on time at hotel and proceeded to take to and around Tokyo. He was knowledgeable about area and was a great guide for us
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Trevor Thank you for writing a review of my tour in Tokyo. I am glad to know you enjoyed it. If you have another chance to come to Japan, please advise. I want to take you to other places you will enjoy. Best regards
$293/ per group
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