HIghlights of Tokyo 8-hour Tour with a licensed guide
Visit must-visit places in Tokyo by public transport in one day.
Attractions:
Imperial Palace East Gardens (former Edo Castle)
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku shopping streets
Shibuya (iconic Shibuya Crossing, the statue of the faithful dog "Hachi", and the Shibuya Sky Observatory)
Asakusa (Sensoji Temple in the old downtown of Tokyo)
*You can replace the Imperial Palace East Gardens with Shinjuku Gyoen National Park.
*The itinerary can be modified according to your requests.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Tokyo
- In the lobby
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Former Edo Castle for Shoguns which has beautiful Japanese traditional gardens and castle ruins.
50 min
Meiji Shrine
A Shinto shrine with huge grounds in the woods
60 min
Harajuku Shopping district
Lively street "Takeshita-Dori" and surrounding areas
50 min
Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
Statue of "Hachi"
Shibuya Sky Observatory, 2200 yen, online reservation is required
Lunch: a variety of choices for food, ramen, sushi, tonkatu...
Your guide can secure seating at Sushi Train.
90 min
Asakusa
One of Tokyo's neighborhoods that maintains an old atmosphere.
Visit Sensoji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo built in 628.
You can rent a kimono and stroll along the streets.
Rental fares start from 2750 yen for men and 3850 yen for women (including hair styling).
Your guide can make a booking of the kimono rental for you.
If you want to have dinner in Asakusa, your guide can advise you on the recommended restaurants.
80 min
Ending Point
Asakusa or at your hotel in Tokyo
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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
public transportation fee for the guide (1000 to 1500 yen)
public transportation fee (1000 to 1500 yen per person)
lunch
admissions
kimono rental fee
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* 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
About Tour Guide Seigo U.
Hi, I’m Seigo.
Thank you for visiting my page. I'm a friendly guy who loves traveling, music, and sports, especially baseball.
I enjoy trying my best to take you wherever you want in Japan as much as possible.
Key Skills
Certified National Licensed Guide Interpreter in English (2018) and Chinese (2020)
Domestic Travel Service Supervisor license (2019)
Strengths
• Extensive travel experience both domestically and internationally. Fluent in English and Chinese, and currently learning Spanish to broaden my global communication skills.
• Proven expertise in managing schedules for bus tours, including multi-day and day trips, ensuring smooth and enjoyable experiences.
• A commitment to tailoring tours to individual preferences, creating relaxing, memorable, and joyful journeys.
Guiding Experience
Since 2019, I have guided a variety of tours, including:
• Private tours
• Day-trip, long tour
• Cruise ship excursions
I have extensive knowledge of and experience guiding popular destinations across Japan, such as Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sendai, Kagoshima, and Okinawa.
Background and Education
After earning a degree in English, I devoted over 35 years to teaching English at high schools and special education schools, while also working with the Prefectural Board of Education. My passion for education extends to online language teaching, where I help students master Japanese, Chinese, and English.
Since I have lived in Kanagawa my whole life, I can offer satisfying private customized tours to each guest group. My recommended destinations in Kanagawa are Kamakura, the seat of Japan's first Shogunate, and Hakone, a popular resort area with mountains and Lake Ashinoko. I can also drive you around some nice places in Japan that foreign tourists don't usually visit.
Please feel free to contact me anytime.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
Reviews
Joanne D.
“Highlight of our trip to Japan!”
Seigo san was a fabulous guide from start to finish! His pre-trip communication through Go With Guide was excellent. We were able to arrange all details ahead of time, and he was amenable to accommodating our sightseeing requests. Seigo san was very knowledgeable about the sights and explained patiently about what we were seeing, as well as the cultural significance, etc. I would highly recommend Seigo san as a guide and will definitely seek him out again when we return to Japan!!
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Seigo U.
Joanne san, thank you so much for your lovely review. How did you enjoy the tour to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji? I truly enjoyed driving you both up to 2,300 meters and being able to show you Mt. Fuji up close. It was a memorable experience for me as well. I hope you continue to explore many wonderful places and enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan. Please feel free to contact me the next time you visit—I’d be delighted to take you to even more amazing places. Seigo
Eugene K.
“Perfect day in Hakone”
My wife and I had the pleasure of being guided by Seigo-san during our brief visit in Hakone recently. The area has so much to offer, and it would be easy to get overwhelmed. Using Seigo-san's services was the best decision we've made. Seigo-san, has helped us focus on the key activities based on our preferences and turned our time into the most efficient and pleasant experience. Very highly recommend! Eugene
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Seigo U.
Eugene san, thank you very much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the tour of Hakone — from seeing Mt. Fuji from different viewpoints to visiting the historic Hakone Shrine, and even trying the local specialty, deep-fried smelt. We were also fortunate to have such beautiful weather. Please come visit Japan again someday. I look forward to seeing you again then! Seigo
Sophie B.
“Day guided tour of Tokyo ”
Seigo was the highlight of Tokyo. He maintained my 10 year olds captive attention by involving her in the discussion of the sites we visited. He tailor made our day to include the must see sites on my daughters list (shibuya crossing, Tokyo tower) but made the more historical and cultural sites interesting. We learned so much with Seigo and his kindness was the highlight of our day. Thank you Seigo- it was hard to say goodbye and we hope to see you at a dodgers game soon!
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Seigo U.
Sophie san, thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a pleasure spending the day with you and your daughter. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Asakusa, Shibuya, and Harajuku. I hope you continue to discover and experience many wonderful things together — your daughter’s curiosity will surely make every moment even more special. Wishing you both a safe and memorable journey ahead. Bon voyage! Seigo
$297/ per group
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