Full Day Private Car Tour of Tokyo Setagaya; Skyview, Temples, Shrine & Good Food
Setagaya ward is an affluent area with vast greenery & rich in traditional Japanese culture. First we go to Carrot Tower observation deck. On a clear sky, the peak of Mount Fuji can be spotted. Next we explore Gotokuji Temple, Maneki Neko 'Lucky Cat' Temple & Setagaya Hachiman Shrine before lunch at Kyodo station small shopping mall. We wrap up at the scenic 'Kuhonbutsu Joshinji 'Temple that makes you feel like you're in Kyoto.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shinagawa Station The Takanawa Exit , Shinagawa, Oimachi, Omori & Kamata areas
- Private car pick- up at Shinagawa Station, the Takanawa exit on the station's west side. Or Shinagawa, Oimachi, Omori & Kamata areas hotel pick-up.
The Carrot Tower
The Carrot Tower is a high-rise commercial building located in Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. The 26th floor observation deck offers a view from 124 meters above ground. On the west side, you can see a panoramic view of western Tokyo, and depending on the season, you may even be able to see Mt. Fuji. On the east side, you can see the view of downtown Tokyo and Tokyo Tower. There are restaurant and cafe to cater for visitors
Gotokuji Temple (Maneki Neko 'Lucky Cat')
The Gotokuji temple is a very peculiar temple where hundreds of 'Maneki Neko' cat figurines filled up the surrounding of the small Kannon's temple (the Goddess of Mercy) Gotokuji temple is also a very nice place to unwind as it is embraced with lush greenery. All the 'Maneki Neko' here is right hand raised and I will tell you the difference between right & left hand raised of the lucky charm cats. If you are lucky, Tama the temple's live cat will approach you.
Setagaya Hachiman Shrine
Slightly away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, is home to Setagaya Hachiman Shrine, which boasts over 900 year old history. Founded by Minamoto no Yoshiie and known as one of the top three sumo shrines in Edo, this shrine remains a central place of worship for the local community and a valuable cultural spot.
Inside the main shrine compound, there are smaller shrines such as Itsukushima Shrine features a beautiful small red wooden bridge over a pond filled with koi and sunbathing terrapin. There is also a sumo ring within its vicinity.
Kyodo Corty (lunch & shopping)
Kyodo Corty, located right next to Kyodo Station. It offers a full range of shopping, restaurants and cafes. After lunch, if you have a sweet tooth, let's enjoy the best 'Taiyaki' (fish-shaped waffle) in Tokyo at 'More Than Taiyaki, Ogura-An at Kyodo.
Kuhonbutsu Joshinji Temple
Kuhonbutsu means nine statues of Amida Buddha enshrined at the temple. Founded in 1678, a former site of Okusawa Castle given to the Tokugawa Shogunate. Thus, this temple's architecture and landscaping are as par as Kyoto's temples. It houses national treasures such seated wooden Amida Nyorai sculpture, a silk-based colored picture of the master Kaseki Shonin, and an old Buddhist temple bell. This temple has pond across from the dry landscape garden.
Ending Point
Back to your hotel or Shinagawa Station
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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
What‘s included
* guide fee
* free private car pick-up & drop-off Shinagawa area hotel or nearby areas such as Oimachi, Omori & Kamata.
* visit Tokyo Setagaya at least five places in a Honda Fit four wheel drive
* gasoline fee
* parking fee
* entrance fee of planned visiting sites if applicable
* lunch & tea or coffee & pastry
* please bring cash at least 5,000 yen per person for your lunch
drinks & dessert.
Tour Important Information
* No need to use public transportation after picked-up, save time to visit more
* Parking fee is expensive, value for money
* Only your own group up to 4 persons (3 persons if a larger size
can't fit into one vehicle)
* Please wear sneakers or sport shoes and comfortable clothes
* Vegetarian food is available but choices are limited
* Start the tour on time; however maximum 15 minutes late with a valid reason
* No wheelchair accessible
* Not recommended for travelers with back problems
* Not recommended for pregnant travelers
* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
* No guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food
preparation is the discretion of the restaurant
* Japan summer time is very hot & humid, wear a hat or carry an UV umbrella to avoid heat stroke
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me if you want me to create a 100% customized tour for you!
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 Tan F.
Hi, my name is Tan & my Japanese name is Yuri (lily in English).I have been living in Japan since 2008. I have vast experience as a professional tour guide for a reputable bus tour company in Tokyo. I had tons of good reviews for Kamakura & Mount Fuji Gotemba shopping tours.
I decided to conduct private tour to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.
Reviews
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Breanne C.
“Amazing car tour ”
My friend and I booked a custom car tour with Tan and she was amazing! She made travel easy and showed us some wonderful sights in Tokyo. I will definitely book with her again when I come back. She’s really educated on the history and details of Tokyo so we learned a lot.
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Tan F.
Dear Breanne, Thank you so much for being my first Tokyo tour customer. There are so many tour guides and yet you picked me. It was my pleasure to guide you & May around Tokyo as you knew where you wanted to go. i just added a non so popular among tourists but to local must see spot. Hope to serve you again and stay safe traveling. Send my regards to May. Thank you so much for the Trader Joe's souvenirs.
Paul B.
“Fun and Informative Day Tour with Tan”
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Tan as our driver and tour guide for an early September day in fascinating Kamakura. Tan is friendly, funny, very knowledgeable, and her command of English is outstanding. Her pre-arrival communications were detailed, and she crafted a well-organized, gently paced, and stimulating itinerary for our visit. Tan effectively and graciously accommodated our requests for meal choices, breaks in the action, and personal shopping, amidst the touring of the gardens, temples and shrines. She skillfully answered our many questions about history and culture as well as life in modern day Japan with frankness and humour. Tan's ability to drive, navigate and contend with routes and traffic was impressive! Arigato, Tan. Mary Lynn and Paul fromLondon, Ontario, Canada.
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Tan F.
Dear Mary Lynn & Paul, You guys were my first customers as i only managed to curate my detailed tours this year. It was a great pleasure of guiding world class travelers like you. As experienced former teachers, you guys know how to evaluate a well planned tour before booking it. It is very hard these days to have achieved what you are enjoying like now with Paul who always by your side. I wish both of you happy belated birthday in advance and wish you guys good health always with lots of gratitude and love. Stay safe wherever you are. Respectfully, Tan
$136/ per person
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