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
Matthias W.
“a rainy day in Tokyo”
Our Tokyo 8 h privat car tour did not meet our high expectations. The itinerary was tailored to our needs, but we did not have the learning experience we expected, partly due to language and partly to lack of information provided.
Kevin P.
“Fantastic guide!”
Mr Seigo was very communicative from the start, helping us with planning the itinerary. He was friendly, kind and happy to accommodate our requests throughout the journey. At every site we visited, he explained to us the history behind them. If you don't speak any Japanese, you don't need to worry as he speaks English very well. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend others to book with Seigo.
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Seigo U.
Kevin san, thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure and an honor to guide you both through the historic and scenic sights of Hakone. I couldn’t be happier to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your trip in Japan will be filled with many amazing places, delicious food, and wonderful memories. Please continue to travel safely and enjoy every moment of your journey! Seigo
Gloria K.
“The BEST day in Tokyo.”
Our lovely guide, Seigo-san, took us to 5 wonderful locations today. His knowledge of Japan’s history added color to our walks. There were no questions I asked that he was unable to answer. From our morning sojourn into Tsukiji Outer Market for some tuna, to Asakusa, The Meiji Shrine and the Odaiba Waterfront we expertly shepherded through the streets of Tokyo. It was a truly wonderful day. Thank you.
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Seigo U.
Gloria san, thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a driving tour around some of Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing spots, and I genuinely enjoyed spending such a pleasant and memorable time with you. I hope the rest of your journey in Japan is filled with many beautiful places and plenty of delicious food. May each new stop bring you more special memories. I’m very much looking forward to seeing you again someday. Seigo
$288/ per group
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