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Enjoyable Tokyo one day tour
Joined 2017
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.
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 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
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.
Transportation cost from my home to the meeting point
Transportation fee in the tour (you and guide)
Meal.
Tour Important Information
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.
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 Hiroshi Y.
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.
Reviews
Emily S.
Experience and learn about Japanese history and culture in Kamakura
Customized
“A Very Special Day Trip”
Hiroshi suggested this day trip for us after several days in Tokyo. And it did not disappoint. He selected several shrines and a temple and also arranged a visit or several hours to a woman who is a tea ceremony master. Fascinating. Hiroshi arranged all the details for us and we had the most marvelous time learning from Hiroshi and absorbing his Shinto and Buddhist spirit.
Hiroshi Y.
Emily Thank you for your good review. I am happy by knowing you enjoyed a day trip in Kamakura. I think tea ceremony experience in Kamakura was a special one and probably not possible by other guides. There are more places to attract you and give different atmosphere in Kamakura.
“Fascinating Tour with Hiroshi”
After three glorious days in Tokyo, we also had the joy of Hiroshi in Hakone! He planned a marvelous tour that included a stop at the most beautiful garden we saw in all of Japan; a trip to see and learn about how the geothermal energy of volcanoes power the 20+ springs that feed Hakone's onsens; a walk down a cedar allee and so much more. Hiroshi also recommended ways for us to spend our half-day before and art our full day with him. He's just a wonderfully knowledgeable, gentle soul who gets what guiding is all about.
Hiroshi Y.
Emily Thank you for taking time to write a review of our tour in Hakone. I like Hakone very much because it has nature, culture and history. The more you learn, the more you get interest. For one day it was not possible to introduce all enchantment of Hakone. Please come back again to Hakone.
“A kind, knowledgeable expert!”
I worked with Hiroshi over nine months to plan 2 days in Tokyo, 1 in Kamakura and 1 in Hakone. After 9 hours, I am so glad for the choice. Hiroshi is extremely knowledgeable about everything from food history to shogunate trivia, from garden design to specific neighborhood districts. He adjusted his plan to accommodate our every whim and he did so with a big smile. We love our day today and can't wait for tomorrow with Hiroshi.
Hiroshi Y.
Emily Thank you for your great comment about the first day in Tokyo. I will do my best in rest of our tour.
$292/ per group
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