Robot Soldier

Emblem of the Museum

Robot soldier is watching

In front of Totoro

Photo at the rooftop

At the rooftop

With Robot Soldier

Robot Soldier standing at the rooftop

Ghibli Bus

In front of Totoro

Entrance Gate

Spiral stairs to the rooftop

Totoro welcomes you

From distance

Emblem of the Museum

Exit

Ghibli Exploring

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2015

Akira S.

4.86 / 5

(51 reviews)

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Tokyo

English

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Akira S.)

Up to 4 people

Be CAREFUL! This tour is NOT available until October.

The museum is closed on Tuesday.

Ghibli Museum at Mitaka includes “Ghibli Short Movie Theater”, “Exhibition Room”, “Room Where the film is born”, taking photos in front of Robot Soldier at the roof top, along with my explanation of 40-year-long Ghibli history. You can expand your knowledge and insight to Ghibli. I pick you up at your hotel and take you to the museum by train. The tour is 4 hours. The tour is limited to up to 4 people.

Itinerary

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

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

- Hotel front

09:50 AM

Shinjuku Station

The busiest station in Japan.

10:10 AM

Mitaka Station

You can ride Ghibli bus in front of the station.

10:30 AM

Inokashira Park

A big and famous park, a popular spot for cherry blossoms. I here explain the history of Ghibli and details of animation making. Inokashira originally means origin of spring water, but has another hidden meaning.

10:50 AM

Ghibli Museum

It opened in 2001. You can learn history of Ghibli and process and details of animation. You can enjoy a short movie and also enjoy purchasing many kinds of Ghibli goods. Robot Soldier is standing at the roof top. He’s a guardian of the museum. You can take a photo in front of him, which will be a good memory.

Soba restaurant

Soba, buckwheat noodles

Mitaka Station

Ending Point

Shinjuku Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide’s fee, hotel pick-up fee.

What‘s not included

Ticket fee is not included. I’ll buy them in advance, ¥1,000 per person. Could you pay me the ticket fee at the end of the tour?

Attention: I don’t know if I can purchase the tickets until the 10th of every month.

Lunch fee is not included.

You might want to use IC card for transportation.

Tour Important Information

This tour is NOT available until October!

The museum is closed on Tuesday.

The tour is only available once a month, meaning it’s “First come, First served”.

I’m afraid the tour is NOT available in August and September because all the tickets are already sold out. As soon as I can purchase the tickets on the 10th of September, let me tell you.

Be CAREFUL! This tour is not available until October. The museum is closed on Tuesday.

The tour is only available ONCE a month.

From 10:00 on the 10th of every month, tickets for next month's admission will be sold all at once. It means you need to get in touch with me by the 9th of the PREVIOUS month.

Important message from the supplier

You take a taxi sometimes when I think it’s better, if you’re Ok.

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 2015

Akira S.

4.86 / 5

(51 reviews)

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Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Akira S.

Hello. I'm Akira.S. I've just finished working as a mentor for new young teachers of public junior high schools after long time career as a teacher. I’m so interested in guiding popular sightseeing spots and also hidden areas in and around Tokyo to you. I love this job because I have a lot of chances to meet nice people from various countries. I'm really looking forward to meeting persons interested in Japanese culture and history like YOU. I really hope you touch Japanese culture, including Japanese cuisine. I’m coming up with a tour plan based on your interest.

Reviews

Judy C.

5 / 5

Mar 31, 2024

Asakusa, Hamarikyu & Tsukiji

Mar 31, 2024

Tokyo

7 hours 30 mins

“3 Day Tour With Akira!”

Akira-san was our guide for my family of four including a teenager and my 90 year old mother for the three days we were in Tokyo. He was very communicative right from the start spending a lot of time and effort planning our itinerary according to our interests. We spent two days touring Tokyo and the last day in Hakone to see Mt Fuji. He took us to must see spots like the Outer Tsukiji Fish Market where my husband had the best sushi, Hamarikyu Gardens, cruising on the Sumida River, Asakusa to see the Senso-ji Temple and the National Museum of Tokyo to name a few. Throughout the three days Akira-san was very friendly, solicitous, always asking about our well being and especially the well being of my elderly mother. We appreciated he made sure she always had a seat on the subways and trains we took. He was always willing to adjust our itinerary and requests as needed. We appreciated all he did for us during the three days. In short, if you are looking for someone who is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable about Tokyo and Japanese culture and who truly cares look up Akira-san!

Akira S.

Dear Judy’s family, Judy-san, Boyle-san, Lee-san and Jonathan. I’m most grateful to you for such an encouraging review! That’s too bad that the weather wasn’t good, on the first day drizzling, on the second day pouring. We had to stand in line in the rain outside of the museum. Furthermore, in Hakone, unbelievably crowded. I really hope everyone is fine after you got back after you had all those conditions and also after long flight. However, I’m very happy to see very nice people like your family. I’m very impressed by the way that you take good care of your mom. I also had a good time while we were talking about small things at Tsukiji sushi restaurant. As you also told me, if you have a chance to visit Japan some day again, I suggest you have more relaxed time and schedule. Thank you again. Regards, Akira

Patricia S.

5 / 5

Jan 7, 2024

Asakusa Temple, and Customized

Jan 7, 2024

Tokyo

6 hours

“Excellent tour guide in Tokyo”

We were fortunate to have Akira as our guide in Tokyo and would highly recommend him. He was kind and very knowledgeable and very considerate to our mother regarding comfort stops. In order to minimise walking for our mother, Akira was able to facilitate us covering several places via train and taxi (not costly). He was also very helpful regarding navigating the Tokyo train and subway system and directing us to the JR Office to book trains for our ongoing journey through Japan. Thank you, Akira.

Akira S.

Dear Patricia-san, Mary-san and Elizabeth-san. Thank you very much for sending me such a marvelous and encouraging review, which becomes great incentive to me. I’m happy to have had a chance to introduce several feature places in Tokyo. I really had a great time with you, although it was just for six hours. And I also remember I showed you how to eat “soba” buckwheat noodles in Japan. Hope you remember it too. Thank you so much again. I’m looking forward to seeing you if you have a chance to visit Japan some day again. Take care. Regards, Akira

John G.

5 / 5

Nov 2, 2023

Kamakura, the Great Buddha and history walking

Nov 2, 2023

Kanagawa

7 hours 30 mins

“A great introduction to Japan and Tokyo”

We had the pleasure of having Akira as our guide for 2 days while visiting Tokyo on our first trip to Japan. What made our tours memorable were his insights into the culture and history of Japan as well as showing us many of his favorite spots in Tokyo and Kamakura. We visited places we wouldn't have found on our own. He was easy to communicate with and suggested ideas prior to our arrival in Tokyo so we were ready to hit the ground running once we arrived. Overall, a great experience and introduction to Tokyo and Japan.

Akira S.

Hi, John-san and Jeff-san. I’m most grateful to you that you sent me such a marvelous review! I had a great time with you for two days thanks to your personality. I was happy that you listened to my explanation and understood a little bit of history of Japan. And also I was happy that you’re satisfied with the small Tonkatsu restaurant. If you have another chance to visit Japan some day, I’m looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you have nice days in FL. Thank you so much again. Regards, Akira