Excursion off the Beaten Track in the Suburbs of Tokyo
Joined 2019
We will explore the western suburbs of Tokyo in this tour. If you are looking for something different from the crowded tourist attractions in the central part of Tokyo, you will enjoy exploring the western suburbs of Tokyo. I recommend this tour not to first timers but to repeaters who have been to famous places in Tokyo. You will discover traditional spots in the beautiful environment of the suburbs. Weather permitting, lunch in a local restaurant can be replaced by a picnic lunch in a park.
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
Tonogayato Garden in Kokubunji
Explore a beautiful garden on the cliff of the border of Musashino Terrace.
Shofuku-ji Temple in Higashi-Murayama
See the first building designated as a national treasure in Tokyo. This Zen temple was built more than 600 years ago.
A local restaurant in Higashi-Murayama
Enjoy a Japanese lunch in a local restaurant. It depends on the restaurant and menu, but the lunch will cost around 1,000 yen for a set meal.
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Musashi-Koganei
Explore the museum with a lot of interesting houses and shops. The museum is located in Koganei Park, which is another beautiful park.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
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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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Tokyo
transportation fee (about 2,000 JPY per person, for you and guide), lunch (about 1,000 JPY per person, for you and guide), admission fee (about 550 JPY per person, for you and guide), dinner
Tour Important Information
I try to use public transportation. The fee will be about 2,000 yen per person from Shinjuku. You will walk to each destination from the nearest railway station and also walk inside gardens/parks. Please wear comfortable shoes. If you have any problem, please don't hesitate to let me know. Please let me know your dietary restrictions or preferences as well if any. I am flexible about customizing the tour for you.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you to places far from Tokyo if you pay my transportation fee.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Fumi M.
Born and bred in Tokyo I am still living in the suburbs of Tokyo. I spent several years in the U.S. and the UK and wanted to show international visitors around Japan in return for the hospitality I had received in foreign countries. After coming back from the UK, I obtained the qualification of the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I can guide guests to every corner of Tokyo including areas off the beaten track. As a history fan I can tell you a historical episode behind the scenes. From a local perspective I can explain how we Japanese are getting along. Since I have science and technology backgrounds, I can give you a tour of scientific or technical things as well..
Reviews
Robert B.
“A Fun and Meaningful Day”
Fumi and I had a lovely day in Western Tokyo exploring a historical garden, a Zen temple, and the Tokyo Edo Museum's Architectural Park. Seeing and especially being in the historic buildings brought the past alive and made my connection with the other humans that have come before us more real. Fumi is superb guide with a great command of English and history. I was so happy to be introduced to Western Tokyo where I would not have probably gone. We had a very full and enjoyable time together, and you will too. Fumi is great!
Fumi M.
Thank you, Bob, for your kind review. Happy birthday to you! I really enjoyed guiding you and having interesting conversations with you. I hope you will be able to visit this country again in the near future.
$164/ per group
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