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History of Tokyo Bay: Battleships & Industrialization of Japan

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tokyo Tour Guide - Hardy M.

Joined 2025

Hardy M.
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Tokyo
English, French (Native), Japanese
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Hardy M.)
Up to 8 people

Take a day to discover how the destiny of Tokyo & Japan was shaped by the Tokyo Bay!

From Yokohama, the first industrial port, to boarding the Mikasa, once the flagship of the imperial Navy.


Let me tell you the complex love story between the Japanese & the sea, with centuries-old and modern ships of the Japanese & American navies as a backdrop.

Traveling along the Miura Peninsula coast, you will discover what most of Japan is really like: small towns nestled between mountains and rivers / sea.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- - Upon request, we can arrange another meeting point in Tokyo.

10:00 AM

Yokosuka - base of the Japanese & USA navies

We will travel by express train along the bay of Tokyo to Yokosuka, where both the Japanese & USA navies headquarters are located.


(Train Ticket : 620 JPY ≈ 4 USD/EUR per person)

10:30 AM

Mikasa - Imperial Japanese Navy flagship

We will board the Mikasa that now serve as a museum of the Imperial Navy & the Russo-Japanese War (1905) that this battleship won.

More than just learning, you will truly experience history from its deck.

And at the end of the visit, we will test your commander skills with a battleship simulator !

(Museum Ticket : 600 JPY ≈ 4 USD/EUR per person)

12:00 PM

Lunch Time

The port town is known for having many American-style restaurants.

But its most famous specialty: Yokosuka's Navy Curry!

A rich & spicy curry with vegetables (potato, carrots, broccoli...)


(A meal is about 1000 JPY ≈ 6 USD/EUR per person)

01:00 PM

Dobuita street - the American street

We will pass by the American Street in direction of the train station.

01:30 PM

Yokohama - first industrial port of Japan

Next we will arrive in Yokohama, where the western world & industrialization came into Japan.

On our way to the sea, we will stop by the temple of the goddess of the sun who is keeping an eye on the port.

Follow me to Yokohama if you want to know why she does ;)

02:00 PM

Yokohama Park & Red Brick Warehouse

Finally, we will enjoy the view on the Tokyo bay from the relaxing Yokohama sea park.

Then we will visit the red brick warehouse, a relic of the Japanese industrial revolution, now full of souvenirs and sweets to buy.

The area is also reputed for its german specialities: beer, sausages & baumkuchen !

04:00 AM

Yokohama ChinaTown

Upon returning to the train station, we will cross one, if not the oldest Chinatown of Japan, recognizable by its dragons gate !

04:30 PM

Coastal train back to Tokyo

Ending Point

Back 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

English/French/Japanese speaking guide

Various anecdotes about the history of Tokyo Bay

Pick up and Drop off at your hotel

What‘s not included

Lunch for you and the guide 1000 JPY ≈ 6 USD/EUR p.p.

Train for you and the guide , 1500 JPY ≈ 9 USD/EUR p.p.

Battleship Mikasa Museum, 600 JPY ≈ 4 USD/EUR p.p.

Tour Important Information

* This tour can be customized to your likings.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies.

* Make sure to wear comfortable shoes as we may walk a lot.

Important message from the supplier

I am unable to make bookings for customers (e.g. chartered taxi / accommodation....), but I can provide guidance and end my tour at a specific location upon request.

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 - Hardy M.

Joined 2025

Hardy M.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Hardy M.

Being a former student and staff member of the University of Tokyo,

I have a natural ability to communicate with people from all corners of the world.

Regardless of whether you prefer to speak English, French, or Globish with me !


I have practiced Aikido, Iaido (Katana), and Kyudo (Bow) martial arts, and I have also worked on the restoration of Japanese armor. Therefore, I am well-versed in the art of war in ancient Japan.


But my passion for history goes further, and during my guided tours, I will share various anecdotes that will bring ancient Japan to life for you !


I'm also a huge fan of old Japanese video games, especially RPGs, so if you want a true otaku experience, follow me to Nakano Broadway and Akihabara!


If you're interested in arranging a tour that's tailored to your preferences, feel free to send me a message !

Reviews

great guide with kids

We had a fantastic experience with Hardy in Tokyo. He is extremely knowledgeable about the city and was especially great with our kids, which made a huge difference for our family. From the beginning, he understood exactly what we wanted to see and helped us plan our days so we could make the most of our time. He took us through so many different parts of Tokyo, including places and museums that were particularly interesting for the children, and shared lots of details and insights along the way. One of the things we appreciated most was how much he taught us about getting around Tokyo. He showed us how to use the trains and navigate the city confidently, and even on our last day he made sure we knew how to continue exploring on our own. We spent several days with Hardy, coordinating some activities with him and doing others independently, and the whole trip worked perfectly. By the end, we honestly felt like we had not left an inch of interesting Tokyo unseen! Hardy was knowledgeable, patient, flexible, excellent with children, and very attentive to what our family wanted to experience. He played a big part in making our time in Tokyo such a great trip. We highly recommend him, especially for families who want to really discover Tokyo rather than just visit the main tourist spots.

A Stress-free introduction to Tokyo

We really enjoyed our tour with Hardy. It was the perfect intro for our first day in Tokyo. He was full of information and made our time at the Samurai museum, Senso-ji Temple, cat cafe, and hunt for Pokemon cards a stress-free day. Just what we were looking for!

Sheila J.

Hardy M.

Dear Sheila, thank you for your kind message ! I’m delighted you enjoyed your first day in Tokyo so much, but let’s stay humble: the cats played a big part in relieving your stress ;) The Joke aside, allow me to wish you a pleasant stay in Japan.

Excellent customized tour

We had an exceptional time with Hardy. We were traveling with three 18 years old boys and they had very specific interests. He created a specialized tour covering where we wanted to go. He even recommended some good places to eat. He could tell what they boys were intersted and when they were bored and pivoted easily.

Anjali V.

Hardy M.

Thank you very much for the kind feedback; I was delighted to see that my choices for this special tour were appreciated by everyone. As for the Hard Rock Cafe, I was very lucky that it happened to be on our way to Ueno Park :) I wish you to enjoy Kyoto as much as you liked Tokyo !

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