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Exploring Katsushika - Tokyo's Old Downtown Walking Tour
Planning to escape the crazy and crowded Tokyo for a sense of serenity? Go off the beaten path and enjoy Katsushika! Located on the east end of Tokyo and widely known as Shitamachi - Tokyo's old downtown, Katsushika is full of warmth from the local people and nostalgic feeling of Showa-era of Japan. On this private tour, you will explore Katsushika by visiting popular places such as Shibamata, Taishakuten Temple, Yamamoto-Tei, Yagiri-No-Watashi, the Edo River, and Mizumoto Park.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
10:00 AM: Hotel pick-up.
11:00 AM: Arrive at Shibamata Station and hit Shibamata shopping street.
12:00 AM: Visit Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, Shibamata’s most famous temple with a Japanese Garden and wooden cravings.
1:00 PM: Japanese lunch at a local restaurant (tempura, freshwater fish, or soba noodles).
2:00 PM: Explore Yamamoto-Tei residence, a well-known Tangible Cultural Property of the Katsushika Ward.
3:30 PM: Take a trip on the man-powered ferry called Yagiri No Watashi - a wooden ferry that connects Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture across the Edogawa River.
5:00 PM: Relax while strolling along the Edo River and Mizumoto Park.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Transportation - Train fares, and a boarding fee for Yagiri-No-Watashi of ¥400
- Lunch meal
- The entrance to the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple grounds is free, but there is a ¥400 charge to see the Japanese garden and wood carvings. Entrance fee for Yamamoto-Tei: ¥100. Note that the entrance fees for the guide are not included in the rate.
- I appreciate your payment for my train fares and lunch during a tour.
Tour Important Information
＊The Mizumoto park hosts the Iris Festival every June so don’t forget to mark your calendar and see thousands of irises burst into bloom!
＊We will not use Yagiri-No-Watashi when the service is unavailable because of rain/snow/strong wind/specified holidays.
＊The duration is 8 hours. If you would like to change it, please feel free to message me.
＊You can choose the starting & ending time.
Important message from the guide
*Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in the guide fee.
*Food (including lunch, around ¥1,500) and train fares (around ¥800) for the guide are not included in the guide 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 Reviews
“Our guide in Tokyo”
We had a fabulous time in Tokyo. Our guide Shuji was excellent. Spoke very good English. Showed us as many highlights as possible. Took us around the subway system. Made our stay very pleasant. Highly recommend.
Koji K.
(100 reviews)Rita the 2 days have been truly memorable and I'm glad I could be your guide in Tokyo as your last stop in Japan, taking you to best spots that only Tokyo has to offer! Getting to know other cultures, values and food has always been magical. Thank you, Shuji aka Koji
“Amazing time in Tokyo!”
I booked my first tour with Koji for the day after my arrival in Tokyo and had a fantastic time exploring the streets of Tokyo with him and visiting the popular spots he recommended for me! Even before my arrival he was very helpful in recommending both hotels and points of interest. He even explained how the unique public transit system works and I don't think I could have navigated it nearly as easily without his help. Highly recommend his services!
Koji K.
(100 reviews)Jack I'm really glad that I could be your guide on your first day in Tokyo by taking you the spots I really like as well as sharing great time (the day reminded me of my days in California). I do appreciate your voluntary feedback and wish your business will keep thriving!
“Extremely helpful, flexible, and knowledgeable!”
Koji was an amazing guide. He took into account all of our requests throughout the day, including finding exactly the food we wanted and even setting up a reservation for dinner after the tour. He was also very knowledgeable about the history everywhere we went, including parts of the Tokyo National Museum. Highly recommend!
Koji K.
(100 reviews)Pullit thank you for giving me a chance to guide you and Nu Tokyo by sharing my knowledge about things you're interested. The places we visited, the food we tried and the topics we discussed are all unforgettable memories on that tour day in Tokyo. Thank you and wish both of you the best in San Francisco!!
