Explore Tokyo Hidden Gems Walking Tour by Trains
Explore hidden gems unknown to tourists and even Japanese who do not live in Tokyo. Old town areas since Edo period such as Sendagi (Nezu shrine) & Ningyocho are hidden jewels,beside the ordinary must see Tokyo site-seeing spots such as Tokyo Tower, Asakusa Senzoji Temple. This tour combines old nostalgic charms with succulent local foods at Ningyocho & Tsukij Outer Market.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel Lobby
- I will guide the subway routes to reach planned site-seeing spots with hassle free way.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji Outer Market is Tokyo’s “Local Fresh from the Sea Food Area,” where one can encounter all kinds of traditional Japanese foods from fresh sushi, sashimi to traditional Japanese street foods to sweets A mixture of wholesale and retail shops, along with small sushi restaurants, and street food stores.
Since this place is tourist oriented, the sushi tasting will be redirected to a nearby area that caters for the locals.
Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's Oldest and Most Significant Buddhist Temple
A must visit in Tokyo, Sensoji is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa.
It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and oldest temples. Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), the outer gate of Sensoji Temple is the photo spot whereby Matsushita Electric Company (Panasonic now) donated a big lantern symbolizes the landmark spot of Asakusa and the representative the entire city of Tokyo.
A shopping street of over 200 meters, called Nakamise, sells typical Japanese souvenirs such as yukata and folding fans, various traditional local snacks.
Ningyocho Tokyo's Downtown Hidden Gem
Experiencing office workers daily lunch culture at Ningyocho Izakaya. Ningyocho means "Japanese Doll Town," retains much of its Edo-period charm despite the rapid modernization of Chuo ward which is Tokyo's main hub for corporate entities. With its old-style shopping streets, traditional craft shops, and renowned delicious local eateries, Ningyocho allows one to immerse into the local eating habits.
Nezu Shrine, A Hidden Gem of History and Beauty
Nezu Shrine was a royalty patronage shrine dating back to 1900 years.
It was built by a prince and later inherited by Edo period most powerful shogunate family Tokugawa clan. It is a testament of Japan's rich cultural heritage and is an oasis in a big city. It is one of Tokyo's oldest and most beautiful shrines, known for its stunning architecture which is regarded as important Cultural Property. Its beautiful Japanese landscaping such as azalea gardens, vermilion torii gates and pond are scenic spots not to be missed. This shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto god of seas and storms and also the god of a good relationship.
Tokyo Tower, Classic Beauty that Never In Vain
Tokyo tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower completed in 1958. At 332.9 m (1,092 ft). It was the tallest tower in Japan until Tokyo Skytree in 2012 took over. However, its classic structure won over the modernized Skytree.
Its stunning views from the Main Deck at 150 m (490 ft) is good enough to see the entire city of Tokyo and you can put your foot on the see-through glass panel on the floor to look down from atop.
Ending Point
Back to your hotel
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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
* entrance fee of planned visiting sites
* lunch or dinner, please bring cash at least 5,000 yen per person
* train tickets for you, your family & guide
Tour Important Information
* Only your own group
* Please wear sneakers or sport shoes and comfortable clothes
* Vegetarian food is available but choices are limited
* Start the tour on time; however maximum 15 minutes late with a valid reason
* No wheelchair accessible
* Not recommended for travelers with back problems
* Not recommended for pregnant travelers
* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
* No guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food
preparation is the discretion of the restaurant
* Japan summer time is very hot & humid, wear a hat or carry an UV umbrella to avoid heat stroke
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me if you want me to create a 100% customized tour for you!
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
About Tour Guide Tan F.
Hi, my name is Tan & my Japanese name is Yuri (lily in English).I have been living in Japan since 2008. I have vast experience as a professional tour guide for a reputable bus tour company in Tokyo. I had tons of good reviews for Kamakura & Mount Fuji Gotemba shopping tours.
I decided to conduct private tour to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.
Reviews
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Breanne C.
“Amazing car tour ”
My friend and I booked a custom car tour with Tan and she was amazing! She made travel easy and showed us some wonderful sights in Tokyo. I will definitely book with her again when I come back. She’s really educated on the history and details of Tokyo so we learned a lot.
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Tan F.
Dear Breanne, Thank you so much for being my first Tokyo tour customer. There are so many tour guides and yet you picked me. It was my pleasure to guide you & May around Tokyo as you knew where you wanted to go. i just added a non so popular among tourists but to local must see spot. Hope to serve you again and stay safe traveling. Send my regards to May. Thank you so much for the Trader Joe's souvenirs.
Paul B.
“Fun and Informative Day Tour with Tan”
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Tan as our driver and tour guide for an early September day in fascinating Kamakura. Tan is friendly, funny, very knowledgeable, and her command of English is outstanding. Her pre-arrival communications were detailed, and she crafted a well-organized, gently paced, and stimulating itinerary for our visit. Tan effectively and graciously accommodated our requests for meal choices, breaks in the action, and personal shopping, amidst the touring of the gardens, temples and shrines. She skillfully answered our many questions about history and culture as well as life in modern day Japan with frankness and humour. Tan's ability to drive, navigate and contend with routes and traffic was impressive! Arigato, Tan. Mary Lynn and Paul fromLondon, Ontario, Canada.
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Tan F.
Dear Mary Lynn & Paul, You guys were my first customers as i only managed to curate my detailed tours this year. It was a great pleasure of guiding world class travelers like you. As experienced former teachers, you guys know how to evaluate a well planned tour before booking it. It is very hard these days to have achieved what you are enjoying like now with Paul who always by your side. I wish both of you happy belated birthday in advance and wish you guys good health always with lots of gratitude and love. Stay safe wherever you are. Respectfully, Tan
$120/ per person
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