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Tokyo Private Tour - Enjoy shopping and Japanese sweets at the shopping road that leads to Taishakuten Temple
Enjoy shopping and Japanese sweets at the shopping road that leads to Taishakuten Temple
Tokyo Private Tour - Taishakuten Temple - A beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of Shibamata
Taishakuten Temple - A beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of Shibamata
Tokyo Private Tour - Carvings Gallery in Taishakuten Temple
Carvings Gallery in Taishakuten Temple
Tokyo Private Tour - Yamamoto-Tei, where the Japanese and Western architecture combine
Yamamoto-Tei, where the Japanese and Western architecture combine
Tokyo Private Tour - The ancient crossing of Yagiri-No-Watashi
The ancient crossing of Yagiri-No-Watashi
Tokyo Private Tour - Strolling along Edo River
Strolling along Edo River
Tokyo Private Tour - Greeneries in the Mizumoto Park
Greeneries in the Mizumoto Park

Exploring Katsushika - Tokyo's Old Downtown Walking Tour

Off the Beaten Path
Tokyo Tour Guide - Koji K.

Joined 2016

Koji K.
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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.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

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: Relax while strolling along the Edo River and Mizumoto Park.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

- Guide fee

- Hotel pickup and dropoff

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What‘s not included

- 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.

*We will not use Yagiri-No-Watashi when the service is unavailable because of rain/snow/strong wind/specified holidays.

Cancellation Policy

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    50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
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Tokyo Tour Guide - Koji K.

Joined 2016

Koji K.
4.88 / 5
(109 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Koji K.

*My guiding area is only Tokyo (not Kyoto or Mount Fuji areas).


*My tours are walking tours using public trains.


*The maximum number of people I can guide is 4.


Would you like to experience a unique and unforgettable trip to Tokyo with a professional, friendly, and passionate local guide? As a licensed tour guide with over seven years of experience in Tokyo, I would love to share my expertise and hospitality to ensure you have a truly remarkable time in this vibrant city.


As a certified private tour guide, my goal is to provide a stress-free, enjoyable, and immersive experience that feels like being shown around by a local Japanese friend.


My name is Koichiro, but you can call me Koji as well. After spending three years studying English in Southern California, I returned to Japan and earned my national tour guide certification in 2016. Since then, I have guided countless visitors through Tokyo.


Unlike fixed group tours, my tours are flexible—no rigid schedules or formalities. You can adjust your itinerary at any time to match your interests or accommodate unexpected changes.


I genuinely love meeting new people and would be delighted to guide you through Tokyo, sharing both my professional insights and my personal local experiences. Whether you're looking for must-see attractions, authentic restaurants, or hidden gem bars, I’ll ensure you experience the very best of Tokyo—especially its incredible food!


I’d be happy to create a customized travel plan tailored to your preferences and remain flexible to any requests. Feel free to book my tour or message me with any questions or suggestions—I look forward to making your trip unforgettable!

Reviews

Japan /Tokyo Vacation

Koji, A great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and informative and kind. Koji was flexible and willing to be spontaneous in our tour by fitting a few bullet train trips, to towns that we decided to go to, on the same day. Without Koji, we would have been challenged to find our way around this Magical city. We would highly recommend him without reservation . Eddie and Michelle

Edmund Z.

Koji K.

Eddie the tour was epic covering the finest ramen, sushi, coffee, whiskey, matcha and even cherry blossoms in Tokyo! Also it was special to take Shinkansen to Kyoto for a day trip. Thank you for making the memorable tour possible!

Amazing experience

Koji was an amazing guide. He had so much information on all the attractions he took us to. Koji went above and beyond to facilitate me with my restricted mobility, helping us get rail cards and ordering taxi's for us. Koji took us to all the spots where my gamer son was interested in. Took us to amazing food spots and recommend the best souvenirs to buy that were actually made in Japan. NKoji was patient, kind and laid back. I would definitely recommend him as a guide and would 100% use his services again. We are extremely happy with his services. Thank you Koji

Jade S.

Koji K.

Jade the tour was the culmination of what Tokyo has to offer covering only the best food, crafts and entertainment with the limited time! I'm truly glad I could do that on your day in Tokyo. Thank you for making it possible.

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