Food tour of Tokyo for First-Timers
Joined 2019
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!
Meeting Point
Pick up at your Hotel in central Tokyo
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
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up in central Tokyo area, Guide's transportation fee
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
Joined 2019
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
Joseph C.
“Incredible Guide and an Amazing Introduction to Japan!!”
I honestly cannot say enough about how wonderful a guide Chiaki is. She is a wonderful person and amazing guide who provided us with an incredible introduction to a complicated city. From the start, her warmth, humor and passion to provide us a pleasant experience was evident. Organized and caring, we could not have found ourselves in better hands. We opted for two days with Chiaki and are super glad we did as there is so much to see, do and learn in Tokyo. This was our first time ever using a private guide and we are extremely glad we did. Finally, the Go With Guide platform has been very easy to use and communicate through. Five stars all around!!
Chiaki K.
Arigato Joe-san, for sending me a warm message and your email address. And I also appreciate for posting such a fantastic review! I enjoyed being with you so much. You are a wonderful couple and we had joyful time together. I found out new points of view through your questions during the tour and it was fun! And I appreciate you posted our photo in Asakusa. After I left you at Shinjuku yesterday, I thought I should have taken your picture for my memory. Thank you for everything and I’m looking forward to seeing you in our future! Please send my best wishes to Marit-san!
Kerry B.
“Wonderful guide and wonderful experience ”
Chiaki customised the tour itinerary to our particular requirements and was most helpful in arranging the rail bookings for our onward travel. Her English is excellent and she is fluent in colloquial conversation. She also has a lovely personality and sense of humour. Chiaki was the perfect guide for a couple of Aussies in Tokyo.
Chiaki K.
Dear Kerry, Thank you very much for your lovely words. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Yes, we talked a lot and I had a great time with you! I hope you will have a lot of fun in Kyoto and Hakuba, enjoy skiing and safely go back home. Please send my best wishes to Debby! Arigato!
Nallini R.
“An amazing day exploring Tokyo with a lovely person”
We spent half a day exploring Tokyo with Chiaki. We are a family of 6 (2 adults and 4 kids) from Australia and wanted a day where we could take in the city and learn about Japanese history and culture from a local perspective. Chiaki gave us exactly what we needed. She was exceptionally patient with the children and she designed the tour to include things that they wanted to do. Chiaki answered all of our questions as well as the many questions from the children. She even thought about things that would be needed when travelling with little children! Chiaki is very knowledgable and her perspective on Japan and Japanese culture was very helpful. We would highly recommend Chiaki as a guide in Tokyo.
Chiaki K.
Dear Nallini, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with your lovely family. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it suited both the adults and the children. It was a joy to see how curious and engaged the kids (especially Annabel and Gabriel) were, I loved their questions and interests! I hope you spend wonderful time in Japan, and I’d love to guide you again if you ever return to Tokyo. Arigato Nallini, Andrew and lovely kids!
$88/ per group
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