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Explore Old and Modern Tokyo One Day Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kumiko K.

Joined 2018

Kumiko K.
5.00 / 5
(25 reviews)
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Tokyo
English
6 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Kumiko K.)
Up to 4 people

The tour can be customized according to your preferences. You can select 3 or 4 places to visit for the tour. My recommendations in Tokyo are Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nihonbashi, Ueno, Harajuku, Shibuya, Kagurazaka and Daikanyama. If you like art, I'm happy to shows you some beautiful museums like Nezu Museum and other contemporary art museums in Tokyo.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or near Tokyo

09:30 AM

Asakusa Sensoji Temple

Sensoji is the oldest and the most popular temple in Tokyo. It was a center of Edo culture and still preserves the appearance of old Edo, Tokyo's traditional atmosphere. The five-story pagoda, incense burner and Nakamise-shopping arcade will take you back to old Tokyo.

11:00 AM

Nihombashi area

The Nihombashi district in central Tokyo has been a center of Japanese business and culture, a hub for merchants and craftsmen since the start of the Edo dra. Today it is a modern neighborhood with high-rise buildings, you will find the essence of Tokyo at Coredo Muromachi shopping center. We will visit some of the famous shops incluidng Kiya (Japanese knife shop), Senbikiya (fruits shop) and Mitsukoshi Department store.

12:30 PM

Lunch at Nihonbashi area

There're several restaurants offering various kinds of foods in the area. If you like to try Japanese cuisine, I will show you Japanese restaurants in Coredo Muromachi Terrace.

01:30 PM

Harajuku Meiji Shrine and Omotesando Avenue

The Meiji Shrine is a sanctuary in the middle of the city away from all the hustle and bustle of modern Tokyo. Harajuku/Omotesando located just outside of the Meiji Shrine is a vibrant neighborhood with trendy eateries and boutiques. If you're interested in young pop culture, I will take you to Takeshita Street, a hub of trendy cute culture. Then we will walk along the Cat Street to Shibuya.

03:30 PM

Shibuya

Japan's trend-setting town dedicated to young fashion and culture. It has become a symbol of Tokyo's dynamism with the Shibuya Crossing, the state-of-the-art buildings and SHIBUYA 109. Miyashita Park is a new type of facility combining a park, retail property, and a hotel. You will also see the Hachiko Statue, a meeting spot near the JR Shibuya Station, which is famous as a loyal dog.

Ending Point

At your hotel or any other place you prefer 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

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

Transportation fee

Lunch

Entrance 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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kumiko K.

Joined 2018

Kumiko K.
5.00 / 5
(25 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kumiko K.

My name is Kumiko.

I used to live in New York and London and worked for US companies for many years. Based on my experience, I recognize that Japan is a fascinating country, but at the same time, it is unique in many ways. Tokyo, as the capital of Japan, is a unique and diverse mix of cutting-edge technology, traditional culture, and Western influences.

As an art lover, I am happy to show you many galleries in Tokyo. I received a Certificate of Art Business Masterclass from Christie's.

As a guide, I'd like to explain to my guests about Japanese culture as well as background and introduce popular places and food. I think most visitors coming to Japan are hoping both to enjoy themselves and also have a meaningful encounter with a different culture.

I am looking forward to helping you explore my city and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Reviews

“Guide was delightful and flexible”

I needed help on my first day of a month-long stay in Tokyo -- getting a subway card and understanding how to use the system, navigating a grocery store, an introduction to my neighborhood, etc. Kumiko was totally up for this hands-on intro, and even squeezed in a visit to a building of beautiful modern architecture in my new neighborhood. Her english is flawless, and we found lots to talk about over lunch. (I was coming down with a cold though, and hope I didn't pass it on!).

M M.

Kumiko K.

Dear M.M., Thank you so much for your excellent review! I'm really happy if I could help you. I'm always fine, and I hope you're feeling better. Let's visit galleries next time, Please take care. With best regards, KumIko Kawai

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