Harajuku /Let's see deep Japanese traditional and pop culture at once
Joined 2024
From fashionable date spots to bustling downtown areas and temples and shrines, Tokyo is a capital city that has it all. There is no shortage of new sights to see, and you will never have enough time for shopping alone. Enjoy a tour of Tokyo with a rich sensibility, savoring the uniqueness of each area.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Hrajuku station
- There are some exits at Harajuku station, we shall meet at Meiji Jingu Exit. There is a convenience store "New Days" next to the ticket gate, please buy some drinks before the meeting time just in case.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. The vast 700,000-square-meter shrine grove is a man-made forest created with the aim of creating an “eternal grove” by planting approximately 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan for the construction of Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Here, you can heal away from the busy city of Tokyo and enjoy dive deep in Japanese culture.
Takeshita steet
Takeshita-dori Avenue is the center of “Kawaii culture,” where trendy fashions and gourmet foods gather.
There are many instagramable foods and stores. From rainbow-colored cotton candy and rainbow-colored toast to cool printed T-shirts that showcase Japanese culture, there is plenty to see and do.
Lunch at the Takeshita street
Takeshita Street has not only Instagrammable snacks but also other amazing foods here. You can enjoy Okonomiyaki, ramen, soba noodles, and so on.
Tokyu Plaza / instagrammable kaleidoscope entrance
The entrance, a popular symbol of the Harajuku and Omotesando area, is entirely mirrored, as the name “Kaleidoscope Entrance” implies. This makes it a truly beautiful photo spot where you can enjoy a variety of expressions depending on the season, weather, and time of day.
There are many shops in Tokyu Plaza, so let's buy some souvenirs for yourself or your friends.
shopwindow at Cat Steet
Cat Street connects Shibuya and Omotesando.
This street, where many people come and go every day, is filled with unique boutiques and is a tourist spot in Shibuya that can be enjoyed just by walking around.
Ending Point
Shibuya station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
・small little surprise gift
・showing and introducing the Japanese culture guide
・crash course Japanese
・Caring for Children
-fees for the spots you visit
shrine :free
museum:1000 yen for adults
900 yen for kinds under 18
free for kinds under 6
Entrance fee to Meiji Jingu Gyoen: 500 yen
Admission to Meiji Shrine Treasure House:500 yen
-the coins to offer prayer
- the cost of the lunch you took
-the souvenir you bought
Tour Important Information
・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Yoshie Y.
Hi, I’m Yoshie.
My hobby is traveling and I like to meet new people. Not only every part of Japan, I also traveled to many countries. Especially in Australia, I spent one year on a working holiday. I like to step into nature, and I also like to explore hidden gems in the town.
Japan has a long history of 2,000 years and has lived in a nature-oriented culture. As a local, I would like to share interesting Japanese culture with you. Join my tour, and let’s explore Japan's fascinating culture and beautiful sights together as a family!
I specialize in family-friendly tours, making sure that both parents and children have an enjoyable and memorable experience. As a mother, I know what kids love and enjoy in Japan. I want to show you and your family “Omotenashi”. This is Japanese hospitality. Be prepared for special little surprises for your children and yourselves. I want to show you the Japan that I know and love.
Reviews
“Tsukiji Outer Market Tour”
Yoshie was an excellent guide. Her English was fluent and her knowledge of the market was very helpful and informative. We also very much appreciated that she made sure that we did not overpay and fall into many of the tourist traps that you can encounter at the market. This area can be incredibly overcrowded so having Yoshie with us was invaluable as we maneuvered our way around and as she highlighted the must see points of interest of the market. Overall, Yoshie was very pleasant and we would highly recommend her as a guide. Many thanks Yoshie for helping us enjoy our time in Tokyo!
Yoshie Y.
Hi, Jaime! Thank you for writing me a review! It was a wonderful day with all of you!! We were so lucky to encounter bargain for end of the year and could had the best beef. Market events are just never let us feel bored and it’s always my favorite part of my job. When you visit Japan again please let me know:)
“A taste of Tokyo”
Yoshie was the perfect guide. She met us at our hotel with a little gift bag, and escorted us to the train station. She taught us how to get Suica card. Then she carefully guided us through the subway stations. She managed to keep our unwieldy group of 5 together. We got a bird’s eye view of the Tokyo tower, and the shrine, then walked through many streets and markets sampling food and souvenir shopping. We accidentally ran into a monkey show at the Shinto shrine. We were able to see a little bit of garden my the imperial palace. Yoshie guided us back through the metro and made sure we got on the right train and that we understood where to meet the next day.
Yoshie Y.
Jori, thank you for writing reviews for me! It is my pressure to escort and guide you around Tokyo. And this Sensoji-temple tour was so lucky to see the monkey show from Nikko. The cute monkey show melted and soothed our hearts. It is an amazing memory with all of you!
Jori H.
Golden Route of major sightseeing spots in Kamakura
“An enjoyable day with Yoshie!”
We really appreciated our guide Yoshie. She met us at the train station and guided us through Kamakura. We traveled with my older parents, and she was very patient and kind to them. She took us to a delicious restaurant that was celebrating 100 years in business, and had food my parents would eat. We visited many shrines and she explained the history behind everything. My favorite spot on the tour was the fox shrine. My Mom and Husband washed money, so hopefully we’ll become rich. ;) We enjoyed spending time with Yoshie.
Yoshie Y.
Jori, Thank you for writing reviews! It was a wonderful tour with your beautiful family, and I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed it. My favorite is Fox shrine, too! The moss-covered foxes and torii are showing their age, and one can feel the greatness of history and nature. I hope you will be rich! And please enjoy the last day at Disney!!
$254/ per group
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Tsukiji fish market and finding secrets of Imperial Palace
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Enjoy the biggest fish market in japan
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Golden Route of major sightseeing spots in Kamakura
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Find hidden gems of Asakusa and Ueno area
Are you thinking about going to highlight spots in Tokyo but at the same time wanna find some local hidden gem? Here is the tour for that! First, we will visit the famous spots of Asakusa and Ueno area, and then we go to some quiet and chill spots of Tokyo. You may find small galleries and local temples and streets. Let's find our own secret place!
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Enjoy the biggest fish market in japan
Dive into the fascinating Japanese old fish market, let's eat seafood whatever you want! From insatiable tuna to amazing sea urchin eggs, all of them are super fresh that bring you to a new world. There are over 600 stores so you will really get wonder, which you should go. I will show you which restaurant and shops are the must visit one for you!