Half Day Trip in Tokyo
Begin the day with a visit to Meiji Shrine, the largest shrine in Tokyo. In the afternoon, you can choose between exploring Asakusa—home to Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo—or the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, which was once the site of Edo Castle.
You can see both old and modern sides of Tokyo in a short time.
We will use mainly public transportation system like subway and trains, yet
according to the situation we can catch a taxi.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at the lobby of your hotel
- You will let me know.
Meiji Shrine
This is the shrine dedicated to the souls of Emperor and Empress who devoted themselves to the modernization of Japan. In the midst of Tokyo, we can feel nature here. After that, in front of the next station from here, you can see the famous crossing in Shibuya.
lunch
I will take you to a good restaurant where you can enjoy Japanese food.
Asakusa or the East Garden of the Imperial Palace
In Asakusa, you can feel the life of the common people of Edo Period and also enjoy shopping of Japanese craft.
In the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, you can see the remains of Edo Castle; moats, guards houses, Mt. Fuji viewing Tower, donjon and a Japanese garden.
Ending Point
at the lobby of your hotel or at the last spot
Want to personalize this tour?
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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
Guide fee
Lunch
Transportation fee
Tour Important Information
Please let me know if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
As for transportation, you can use a transportation card in Japan or by cash (you will need about 1000 yen).
For entrance fee, these three spots are free.
You can start from any time after 9 o'clock in the morning.(If you really wish, from 8:30,although it is the rush hour.)
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Kamakura if you pay my transportation fee.
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 Yukiko K.
My name is Yukiko . I have a national license for a tour guide in English. I live in Tokyo on weekdays and go back to my house in Kamakura on weekend. I like both cities.
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Kamakura is a traditional city with history and nature. I like communicating with people.
My family and I had homestay students from all over the world and my children call me "mother of the world." I like learning foreign languages. I speak a little German and I learned a little Italian last year. I also have a license for teaching Japanese to foreigners as a second language. It would be a great pleasure for me to make your trip to Japan more valuable and impressive through my explanation of Japanese culture and history,
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Reviews
Tammy W.
“Amazing Half‑Day Tour with Yukiko”
Yukiko was absolutely wonderful. She met us at our hotel, making everything effortless from the start, and guided us through a perfectly planned half‑day tour. She is knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly easy to spend time with. We loved every moment and would happily book with her again.
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Yukiko K.
Dear Tammy, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was the first morning after you arrived in Japan that I met you at your hotel You were so excited and listened to me very earnestly. You seemed to enjoy every moment during the tour and I learned from you that the true meaning of a trip is to enjoy. Kim has a good direction and Tammy has a good point of view. You are so friendly and thanked everything. We were not only a guide and the guests but also became good friends. Thank you again for your kindness and nice time with you. Yukiko now still from Holland
Tammy W.
“The Best Decision We Made in Japan, Touring with Yukiko”
Our tour with Yukiko was outstanding. She met us at our hotel, which made everything so easy, and from that moment on the day flowed perfectly. Her knowledge of Tokyo was exceptional, and she made sure every part of the tour matched what we wanted to see and experience. Yukiko is warm, caring, and incredibly generous with her time and information. Having her as our guide truly elevated our trip, it was honestly one of the best decisions we made in Japan. We would book her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Yukiko. Thanks Tammy & Kim.
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Yukiko K.
Dear Tammy, Thank you for your great review. You are the best team for a journey. At the moment I saw you at your hotel, you were so lively that I expected nice tours with you. You were interested in everything I explained. So, you experienced modern and historical sides of Tokyo and appreciated nature and history in Kamakura.You are such attractive ladies with a good sense of humour that I really enjoyed talking with you. I laughed the most during my tours in my life. I felt we understood each other. Please give my best regards to your best friend. Kim. P.S. Thank you for nice pictures. Photos in Kamakura are perfect and especially I am glad to get the first one. now in Holland, Yukiko
Susan A.
“Lovely Day in Tokyo”
My husband and I did the 6 hour tour our first day after arriving in Tokyo and it was a great start to our trip. We chose to have Yukiko take us to the Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Gardens and the Senso-ji Temple. She took us on the subway and showed us a few shortcuts to navigate our way around. She gave us background and history for the sites we visited and answered all our questions. We had lunch together and enjoyed learning about her life in Tokyo and about her family. We highly recommend Yukiko!
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Yukiko K.
Dear Susan and Paul, Thank you for a nice review! You were so interested in and the best listeners of my explanation of brief Japanese history. It was a great pleasure for me that we had empathy when I introduced the poem by Emperor Meiji on world peace. You were so kind, followed me very well and asked me a lot of keen questions I know that you are a nice couple and have a good family. I enjoyed being with you very much. Yukiko
$125/ per group
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