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HIghlights of Tokyo 8-hour Tour with a licensed guide

Highlights
Tokyo Tour Guide - Seigo U.

Joined 2018

Seigo U.
5.00 / 5
(26 reviews)
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Tokyo
Japanese (Native), English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Seigo U.)
Up to 8 people

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!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel in Tokyo

- In the lobby

09:00 AM

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Former Edo Castle for Shoguns which has beautiful Japanese traditional gardens and castle ruins.


50 min

10:20 AM

Meiji Shrine

A Shinto shrine with huge grounds in the woods


60 min

11:30 AM

Harajuku Shopping district

Lively street "Takeshita-Dori" and surrounding areas


50 min

12:30 PM

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

02:40 PM

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

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

public transportation fee for the guide (1000 to 1500 yen)

What‘s not included

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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Seigo U.

Joined 2018

Seigo U.
5.00 / 5
(26 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Fantastic, friendly, flexible guide!

I requested a unique tour from Seigo. There were a couple of temples that I wanted to see, which were a bit out of his way. When I sent the idea to him, not only was he open to it, he personally visited the temples beforehand to map out the route, and even suggested a really cool Buddhist statue museum near the temples. He printed out leaflets wih descriptions of the sites, along with an awesome pamphlet of helpful Japanese terms! My only qualm is that I wish I had met him sooner, because I learned so much and it was such a welcoming experience. Thank you so much Seigo!! Arigato gozaimasu!!

Eric M.

Seigo U.

Eric san, Many thanks for your kind review. I’m delighted to know that the tour of the two temples and the Buddhist sculpture museum met your expectations. Your keen interest in Buddhism was both inspiring and enlightening, and I greatly valued our exchange. You are truly Sugoi! I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Japan. Seigo

A+ service all around!

Seigo was a wonderful and caring tour guide for all of our needs. He was able to adjust the schedule and itinerary nimbly to allow for inclement weather and offer up alternative ideas on the spot. He is a beacon of local Japanese knowledge as well. I always appreciate a timely, considerate and respectful local tour guide and Seigo checked all those boxes. Highly recommend!

Jesse S.

Seigo U.

Jesse, thank you so much for your kind words. Although the weather forecast, unfortunately, proved accurate, I’m so glad you were still able to see Mt. Fuji up close. It was a great pleasure accompanying you two to many interesting places over the past two days. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan to the fullest. I’ll be looking forward to the day we meet again. Seigo

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