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Tokyo Private Tour - We love seafood!
We love seafood!
Tokyo Private Tour - Eels are roasted and they smell good!
Eels are roasted and they smell good!
Tokyo Private Tour - Busy street in the market
Busy street in the market
Tokyo Private Tour - Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Tokyo Private Tour - Kabukiza Theater.
Kabukiza Theater.
Tokyo Private Tour - Food floor of Mitsukoshi Department Store
Food floor of Mitsukoshi Department Store
Tokyo Private Tour - Ginza Street
Ginza Street

Food tour of Tokyo for First-Timers

Food & Drink
Tokyo Tour Guide - Chiaki K.

Joined 2019

Chiaki K.
4.93 / 5
(119 reviews)
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Tokyo
English
3 hours
Private tour (only you and Chiaki K.)
Up to 6 people

Japan is known for a lot of delicious food. This tour takes you to Tsukiji Outer Market (the old and historical area which supports people's stomach) and Ginza. During the tour, you will know the Japanese transportation system and how to find good and reasonable restaurants, etc. so that you can visit other places by yourselves. Please feel free to consult me concerning where to visit and see.

You can see and eat a variety of local food on the streets in Tsukiji, become familiar with the town.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Pick up at your Hotel in central Tokyo

- At the reception desk

Tsukiji Outer Market

You can see and eat a variety of local food on the bustling streets in Tsukiji.

Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple

The famous Buddhist temple with unique architectural design. You can sit in the main hall and see how people worship Buddha.

Kabukiza Theater

Kabuki is the traditional Japanese theatrical art. You will see how popular it is when you see the theater. You will find a small Japanese garden on the rooftop of it.

Mitsukoshi Department Store Food Floor

In the food floor of Japanese Department Stores (called Depachika in Japanese), you’ll find an incredible array of food item displays. It’s a food paradise! Everything looks yummy! You can buy your favorite food.

Ginza

Ginza is the famous high-end shopping street. If you want to do shopping, I will show you the directions of shops you are interested in and leave you there to enjoy by yourselves.

Ending Point

Ginza or wherever you’d like

Want to personalize this tour?

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 in central Tokyo area, Guide's transportation fee

What‘s not included

Your transportation fee

Tour Important Information

In Tsukiji Outer Market, many shops and restaurants are closed on Sundays, Wednesdays and holidays.

Also Tsukiji is the fish market open from early morning till early afternoon. Most shops are closed by 15:00. So you should start your tour in the morning, between 9 and 11 am.

We walk from Tsukiji to Ginza, which takes about 15 minutes.

If you want to do shopping in Ginza, I will show you the directions of shops you are interested in and leave you there to enjoy by yourselves.

This tour doesn't include lunch time.

Important message from the supplier

If you stay in the central area of Tokyo or Chiba, I will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or anyplace you like.

We will take public transportation and walk a lot so please wear comfortable shoes.

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 - Chiaki K.

Joined 2019

Chiaki K.
4.93 / 5
(119 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Chiaki K.

Welcome to Japan! My name is Chiaki. I’m a government licensed guide interpreter, a wife and mother of two grown-up children. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 30 years so I know the area well.

If you don’t want to miss popular “must see” places, wish to eat a variety of Japanese popular and delicious food, have particular interest in Japanese theatrical arts, architectures, gardens, tea ceremony and “kawaii” characters, or are tired of tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan, I can help you.

My goal is to help you to make your stay in Japan as memorable and fulfilling as possible. If I can serve you to make your special trip more special, it will be my pleasure.


Reviews

The most organized, responsive guide

We cannot say enough good things about Chiaki and feel very fortunate to have found her. From the numerous messages we exchanged, Chiaki felt like the best fit for a guide. It ended up being the perfect first day in Japan and Tokyo. It was a full day, with Chiaki explaining everything from the subway to the places we visited. The Fudodo Twmple was incredible and without Chiaki’s suggestion, we would have missed it. We saw the fire ritual, drumming, chanting. Chiaki also took us to an outstanding vegan restaurant that did Buddhist temple cooking. Tucked away on the third floor of a building in Roppongi, it would have been hard to find it on our own. Chiaki also helped us buy our Shinkansen tickets and was extremely thorough in organizing them with detailed instructions. We truly had the perfect guide We covered more ground than we could have on our own, it was a good orientation on the subway, and it did not feel rushed. And throughout the day, Chiaki was and considerate. She was always eager to help and had suggestions for the days we are going to explore on our own. Thank you, Chiaki!

Meena M.

Chiaki K.

Dear Meena, thank you so much for posting your lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour and that I could make things like navigating the metro easier for you. It was a real pleasure spending the day together. You find fun everywhere, like when I explained about A-Un statues at the gate of Sensoji Temple and when we crossed the Shibuya Crossing. When we were at the gate of Meiji Jingu Shrine, you found beauty in its simplicity. It’s the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Now I’m very happy that you have found me! I hope the rest of your travels are full of wonderful experiences! Please say hello to your charming sons. Thank you!

Perfect way to spend the first day in Tokyo

Chiaki was an excellent guide from the first contact. We messaged in advance to agree an itinerary for the day and Chiaki made sure the day was well paced. Having help to understand and navigate the metro was really helpful and Chiaki even helped us retrieve our tickets for our ongoing travels at the JR station. (This saved us a bit of stress I’m sure!). Chiaki is a very considerate and friendly guide and I couldn’t recommend her enough.

Lynsey M.

Chiaki K.

Thank you Lynsey, for your wonderful review! And thank you for the photo you uploaded. I wanted to ask Nigel to share it but couldn’t. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and felt comfortable. It was such a pleasure spending the day together, and I truly appreciate your recommendation. I hope you enjoyed the bike tour today and will have a lot of fun in Tokyo, Takayama and Kyoto. Thank you again!

Wonderful

We spent a wonderful day learning, exploring & getting to know Tokyo on a personal level. Lots of walking, train travel (learning the system), sake tasting, food tasting & laughs throughout the day. Thank you to our terrific guide, who ensured we had a very special day, then went out of her way to sort out our incorrect travel card to the correct visitors card.

Bronwyn M.

Chiaki K.

Dear Bronwyn, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed my tour. I’m especially happy to hear that you visited the ticket office again and could sort out the SUICA card issue smoothly. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures ahead, and I hope our paths cross again someday. Please give my best wishes to Tony. Thank you!

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