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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.
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
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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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 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.
*We will not use Yagiri-No-Watashi when the service is unavailable because of rain/snow/strong wind/specified holidays.
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 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
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Eric H.
“Tokyo Tour”
Hi Koji. Thank you for everything and the wonderful two days we spent exploring Tokyo. Thank you for also helping navigating the rail system and Shinkansen. Koji is an excellent guide for your travels in Tokyo!
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Koji K.
Eric I'm blessed I could share great time and my knowledge covering the places of your intetest as well as my recommended spots in Tokyo and am looking forward to your next visit!
Bettina P.
“First time in tokyo”
Very fun experience! Got to visit some great places!
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Koji K.
Bettina it was my honor showing you around unique spots in Tokyo and do hope to serve you again in the near future.
Edmund Z.
“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
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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!
$411/ per group
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