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Half-Day Tokyo Highlights : Tsukiji Fish Market, Vibrant Harajuku, and Trendy Shibuya
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Joined 2018
Embark on an exciting half-day tour through Tokyo, starting with the culinary wonders of Tsukiji Market, moving to the vibrant fashion scene in Harajuku, and concluding in the energetic hub of Shibuya. This tour offers a diverse blend of traditional flavors, modern trends, and iconic Tokyo experiences, making it perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
- I will meet you at the lobby of your hotel.
Your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel. Go to Tsukiji by public transportation.
Tsukiji
Begin our journey at Tsukiji Market, the heart of Tokyo’s culinary scene. Famous for its fresh seafood, this market is a paradise for food lovers. Stroll through the Tsukiji outer market, where you can taste a variety of Japanese delicacies from sushi and sashimi to street food favorites. Engage with friendly vendors and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere.
Harajuku
Visit the serene Meiji Shrine, an oasis of calm amidst the city's hustle and bustle, and learn about its cultural and historical significance.
Stroll down Takeshita-dori Shopping Street, lined with quirky shops, trendy boutiques, and delicious crepes.
Shibuya
Visit the world-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, often dubbed the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. It is said that the maximum number of people crossing this intersection at one green light, about a minute, is 3,000. Surprisingly so many people cross this intersection without bumping into each other. We also visit the Hachiko Statue, a symbol of loyalty and fidelity.
Shibuya
End of the tour.
Ending Point
Shibuya
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
1. Guide fee
2. Hotel pick-up
* Hotel pick-up is included if your hotel is located near a station on JR Yamanote Line or inside the circle of JR Yamanote Line. If the extra transportation fee is necessary for hotel pick-up, I will let you know.
1. Transportation fee (you and your guide) : About 1000 yen/adult
2. Admission fee (you and your guide) : None
3. Lunch
4. Beverages (beer, juice, etc.)
Tour Important Information
＊ The Tokyo Central Wholesale Market is usually closed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and National Holidays. But many shops and restaurants in Tsukiji Outer Market are open.
＊ Depending on your preference, the tour starting time can be between 8am and 1pm, and the starting and ending points of the tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.).
Important message from the supplier
Nothing speceial.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Hiroshi S.
Hello, I'm Hiroshi.
I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter in English. I received a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S.
I have lived in a city of Fujisawa, which is a city next to Kamakura, for more than 20 years, and also used to live in Kamakura for more than 10 years. So far, I have visited almost all the temples and shrines in Kamakura. I am sure I can offer you a pleasant trip to the historical city!
In addition to Kamakura, I can also guide you around Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Nikko, etc. because I have visited many places in Kanto area. For example, in Tokyo I can show you around many sightseeing spots, such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, etc.
I like baseball and used to play baseball, but now enjoy watching professional baseball games. And I like watching Rakugo, Japanese traditional story-telling performance.
Of course, I also like travelling very much, and am interested in Japanese culture and history. So I would like to show you Japanese tradition and culture.
Let’s enjoy a trip in Japan together.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Reviews
Fergal M.
“Great half day with Hiroshi!”
Hiroshi San was a great guide for us. He came to our hotel and helped us greatly navigate the Tokyo underground. It’s great having a guide for the fist visit to Tokyo. Hiroshi had a great stories of the places we visited and gave everything context. He provided great views of Shibuyo crossing and gave us the time we needed at Shinto Shrines + Buddhist Temples. I have no hesitation in recommending Hiroshi. I would have liked to see the real fish market but sadly that was a little outside city centre. Thank you Hiroshi San!!!
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Hiroshi S.
Thank you for writing a review. I was sorry I brought the bad weather on the day:-). But when we arrived in Tsukiji, it hardly rained at all. We were able to enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market. We also visited Tsukiji Honganji Temple and Namiyoke Shrine. I would be happy if you were able to feel the atmosphere of both Buddhism and Shintoism. It started raining in Shibuya, but the rain allowed us to see a beautiful sight: many colorful umbrellas crossing the intersection. I will do my best to get an Excellent review next time, so please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Japan. Let's enjoy Japanese culture and beautiful scenery together!
Richard K.
“Enjoyable Tokyo Day Tour”
Highly recommend Hiroshi S as your tour guide in Tokyo. A most enjoyable day in every respect. Hiroshi was informative and very helpful. We learned a lot thanks to his knowledge and experience.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for writing a review. Since it was a holiday, Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, Shibuya, and Harajuku were quite crowded, but I’d be very happy if you enjoyed the day tour of Tokyo. Japan has four distinct seasons. Please visit Japan again in a different season. You might discover a different side of Japan than you did this time.
Howard P.
“A wonderful guide”
Hiroshi was wonderful. He was a pleasure to be with and made the day more enjoyable.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for writing a review. I'd be delighted if you enjoyed the tour in Tokyo. The samurai ninja experience was truly fascinating. Asakusa was crowded, but I hope you enjoyed shopping. It was only a half-day tour, but I had a wonderful time with you. If you have the opportunity to come to Japan, please contact me again. Let's enjoy Japanese traditions and culture together.
$148/ per group
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