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Half Day Tour - Old and New (Meiji Shrine & Harajyuku)

Art, Culture, & Historical

Tokyo

Japanese (Native), English

3 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 4 people

Meet at JR Harajyuku Station.

First visit one of the most sacred places in Tokyo, Meiji Shrine. Meiji Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife. Walking in the 100 year planted forest is incredibly quiet and sacred although it is in the center of Tokyo. Learn about Japanese religion, culture, and feel the authentic atmospheres.

After Meiji Shrine, walk through one of the most busiest street with young people in Tokyo, the birth place of the teenagers fashions- Takeshita Street, explore the small street in Harajyuku- Urahara, then stroll the street where many high end brand shops are located - Omotesando. Omotesando is the place that you can also see several modern architectures. You can do shopping while walking on the streets, too.

This tour visit old and new spot in Tokyo, the contrast would be quite interesting for foreigners.

Sachimi K.

5.00 / 5

(26 reviews)

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Harajyuku Station - Omotesando Exit

Meiji Shrine

Harajyuku Takeshita Street

Omotesando Street

Ending Point

Tokoy Metor Omotesando Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and guide) , lunch, shopping

Tour Important Information

Important message from the guide

- My available time is basically day time (i.e. 900-17:00), but please consult me if you wish otherwise.

- I would recommend you to be covered by your own travel insurance as the tours are not included travel insurance.

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

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Ruth T.

5 / 5

Oct 24, 2023

Unique Japanese Traditional Experience just for you!

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Oct 24, 2023

“Best of all days in Tokyo thanks to Sachimi-san! ”

Sachimi-san is great company, and she went out of her way to create some unique experiences to fit with my particular interests: paper making and silk dyeing. Both sessions were conducted by experts who were generous, helpful and good fun to be with. I would never have had these enriching experiences without Sachimi-san's thoughtful guidance. She is an absolute gem!

Sachimi K.

(26 reviews)

Ruth-san, Thank you so much for such a nice review! I also enjoyed accompanying you and had a great time as well. Your work was brilliant!! I wish to enjoy together different things next time:)

Mariusz Z.

5 / 5

Jun 18, 2023

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Jun 18, 2023

“A superb experience!”

I highly recomend you guided tour with Sachimi. Sachimi is a charming person and offered us a very intresting trip around Tokyo. A lot of usefull tips for our first visit to Japan, many facts and stories about this city. The guide was able to change the original plan to adjust it to our needs. We traveled with our 10 y.o. son

Stefano U.

5 / 5

Apr 27, 2023

Kawagoe Town Day Excursion from Tokyo with Private guide

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Apr 27, 2023

“A relaxed and fascinating walk in the past with Sachimi-san”

I was eager to explore the outskirts of Tokyo. I chose Sachimi-san because her tour was specifically focused on Kawagoe, an area where different past architectures merge: Edo, Meiji, Tasho, Showa. Sachimi could help me with the logistics. We could visit Kitain temple, where I was lucky enough to assist to a burning ritual and sutra chant, and then Hikawa, a shrine with a playful atmosphere. With her, I had the most delicious unagi I ever had in my trip (I am picky about unagi!). We strolled around in the joyful Kurazukuri street which is abundant of vintage shops, that I love. We visited a brewery, a really old soy factory...so many things, but I never felt any rush. Sachimi-san was always flexible and could easily read my interests. Time really flew! I hope to walk again in those streets in the future. If so, will be again with Sachimi-san.

Sachimi K.

(26 reviews)

Hi, Stefano-san, Thank you so much for such nice words! It was really a joy to walk the lovely town and I am glad you liked and saw a lot there. The lunch was also really good! I hope you will come back to Japan, then let's explore another off-the-beaten old atmosphere area! Thank you again. Please take care!