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Exciting Tokyo - One Day Tour
We will visit several places in Tokyo where you can experience traditional and modern Japan in one day.
Please select some places from the list below or just let me know what kind of attractions you are interested in, then I will propose a one-day tour itinerary for you.
This tour is so flexible that we can change our itinerary depending on your interests. If you are Muslim, we can visit Tokyo Camii mosque and Halal restaurant.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo.
1. Asakusa area
1.1 Sensoji temple and Nakamise-Dori
This is the oldest and the most popular temple in Tokyo with a big gate and 5 story pagoda. Nakamise-Dori is a pedestrian street leading to the temple lined with many traditional shops and souvenir stands.
1.2 Kappabashi Dougugai
Kappabashi is a place full of restaurant supply stores. If you are interested in kitchen knives or potteries, this is the place to go.
Each store has its own specialty ; dishes, furniture, aprons and hats, baking utensils, cooking utensils, lanterns and super-real plastic display food.
2. Tokyo Sky Tree (Admission fee : Weekday 3,100JPY, Holiday 3,400JPY)
It’s the second tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world (634m ). Its higher observation room is at the height of 450m.
I will wait at the bottom of the tower, if you think 3,100JPY for the guide is too much.
3. Tsukiji area
3.1 Fish market
There are about 60 wholesalers and 400 retail shops here. You can taste some street food like seafood BBQ and fresh fruits. You can enjoy the best sushi as well.
Basically, it’s close on Wednesday, Sunday and national holiday.
3.2 Honganji temple
This is one of the biggest temples in Japan and quite unique.
Its main hall is an Indian style not like a traditional temple.
3.3 Hamarikyu garden (Admission fee : 300JPY)
This is a typical Daimyo(Japanese feudal lord) garden in the Edo period (1603-1868) with a tidal pond and two wild-duck hunting sites.
4. Shinjuku area
4.1 Shinjuku Gyoen national Park (Admission fee : 500JPY)
It is considered one of the most important parks of the Meiji Era.(1869-1912) It's wonderful for strolling because of the variety of its planed gardens; styles range from French and English to Japanese traditional.
4.2 Observation room of Tokyo metropolitan city hall
You can have a sky view of Tokyo at the height of 202m.
It’s not as tall as the Sky Tree, but it's tall enough and free of charge.
4.3 Samurai museum (Admission fee : 1,900JPY)
The beauty of Samurai spirit is shown in Japanese swords and their costumes. You can see what samurai spirit is and feel their spirits still living in today’s Japanese people. As there are good guides in this museum, you don’t need to pay my admission fee.
4.4 Robot Restaurant (Admission fee : 8,000JPY)
Don't misunderstand! This is not a restaurant but a theater where you can watch a crazy show with simple food.
If you want to go there, I will take you there and finish the tour. Because the show time is evening and night.
5. Harajuku area
5.1 Meiji Jingu shrine (Admission Free, Japanese garden : 500JPY)
This is the most venerable Shinto shrine in Tokyo, opened in 1920 in honor of Emperor and Empress Meiji. It has two big Torii, a traditional gate of shrines.
5.2 Takeshita dori (Shopping street)
This street is the center of Japanese Kawaii (Cute) fashion and very popular among young girls.
5.3 Ota Memorial Museum of Art (Admission fee : 800JPY)
Ukiyoe is a Japanese traditional wood-block printing developed during the Edo period.(1603-1868) It affected impressionist artists in Europe like Gogh and Monet.
6. Shibuya area
6.1 Shibuya scramble crossing
This is one of the most popular sightseeing spot for international tourists. Watch Japanese people’s behaviors here.
6.2 Depachika (the food section in a department store basement)
It's like a food museum. It carries many kinds of food from prepared delicacies to delicious imported confectioneries.
6.3 Samurai Armor Photo Studio (Option 13,000JPY)
You can wear Samurai Armor and take photos ( 2 poses / 10 shots). Reservation is required. Of course, you don’t need to pay for the guide.
7. Akihabara
Akihabara has two faces.
The first one is an electronics shops town and the other one is the center of Otaku culture. Otaku is a Japanese term for people with obsessive interests, commonly the anime fandom. There are so many amine goods shops here and a maid café is one of the symbols of Otaku culture.
8. Ueno area
8.1 Ueno Park
It's a cultural mecca with a number of museums including the prestigious Tokyo National Museum and the delightful Shitamachi Museum with its displays of old Toyko, Ueno Zoo and so on.
8.2 Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
This street is crowded with stores offering clothes, fresh fish, dried food and so on.
8.3 Yanaka
You can feel an old style traditional town. There are many small temples, boutiques and ateliers.
9. Tokyo Camii
It’s the largest mosque in Japan and known as the most beautiful mosque in all of Asia.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation cost for the guide
Lunch for the guide
Your transportation cost (Approx. 900JPY per person)
Your lunch
Admission fee (you and the guide)
Tour Important Information
We will use public transportation during this tour.
Important message from the guide
Free pick-up service to your hotel is only in Tokyo metropolitan area, in 23 wards. For other places, the extra charge will be added depending on the distance and the time necessary.
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
“Day trip Hakone ”
It was a miserable day, cloudy and rainy. We took a private tour with Hideaki. He is so kind, speaks very good English, and is incredibly smart. The tour was jaded by the weather but we were able to complete the loop and Hideaki was not just a good tour guide, but a thoughtful, kind, and conscientious one. Thank you!
Hideaki M.
(47 reviews)Marion-san, Thank you very much for your review. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see Mt. Fuji. But Hakone has another good activity, that is a hot spring (onsen). Enjoy it and be relaxed. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
“Wonderful day in Tokyo”
We have had a great day with Hideaki. Not only is he very knowledgeable but he is very pleasant company. He composed a tour for us a few weeks ago but because the sakura was not in full bloom yet in the intended location we visited Ueno Park instead, in which the blooming was a little better. Thank you very much for a lovely day! Suzy and Andy
Hideaki M.
(47 reviews)Andy-san, Thank you very much for your review. I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed the tour even though we couldn't see full-blooming cherry blossoms. I hope you can see them during your stay in Japan. Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
“Fantastic Tokyo ”
Had a great day out with Hideaki everything was organised from hotel pick up drop off. Prices were excellent and well negotiated they included bullet trains cable car mini train boat ride around mt Fuji lake, and bus rides. We stopped for local lunch it was lovely then time at gift store. I love the fact the Hideaki had done excellent research and our day was planned exactly how we wanted and agreed upon. Prices were very reasonable as well. Excellent job Hideaki you made us feel safe comfortable and we had a fantastic day
Hideaki M.
(47 reviews)Lisa-san, Thank you very much for your review. We were very lucky yesterday. It was not so cold and we could see a full view of Mt. Fuji. Have a good trip in Japan!! Best Regards, Hideaki Murayama
