Kawaii University
Taste the newest Japanese desserts, play with the cutest animals and feed the fish with a kawaii professor. He'll teach you the ways of kawaii in the home of all things kawaii – Harajuku!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Harajuku Station
- Opposite orange Yoshinoya restaurant at the Takeshita Exit of JR Yamanote Line station Harajuku.
Custom Japanese Photo Prints
Create insane family sticker photos with stamps, filters & digital pens – print ‘em, save ‘em, own ‘em.
Ramen Time!
Eat the best ramen in town. Vegan option available.
Custom Kawaii Sweets
Discover the latest Instragramable trending Japanese street-food desserts: Rainbow Cotton Candy, banana vending machines, Tanghulu candied fruit sticks, giant-animal cotton candy, colourful creamy drinks, mochi, dorayaki pancakes, sakura cake, Korean twisted donuts, and more!
Kawaii Animal Cafe – Choose Your Pet!
Snuggle with the cutest kawaii animals including otter, micropig, dog, cat, owls and more.
Feed Japanese Koi at a Hidden Shrine
Even the shrines have kawaii in Japan! Discover the rare Hello Kitty themed amulets, pray to the kawaii Gods, unwrap a Japanese "omikuji" fortune paper and feed the Koi fish in a beautiful shinto garden, all the while sipping green tea.
Kawaii Crane Game & Capsule Carnage
Win cute loot from kawaii crane games containing your favourite Sanrio characters and unleash chaos on Tokyo’s "gachapon" capsule machines.
2D/3D Lattes
Have a professional Japanese illustrator draw ANY photo from your phone onto a cappuccino, cafe latte or hot chocolate (non-caffeine) in either 2D flat on the surface or 3D onto milk foam … which you can then consume!
Ending Point
A place of your choosing
Want to personalize this tour?
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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
Optimal timing to avoid queuing
Visit to animal cafes
Visit to little-known and hard-to-find venues
Custom tour itinerary, scheduling and guide
Reservation assistance at selected venues
Guided tour of Tokyo's kawaii zones
* Meals
* Public transportation [often we don't travel, but depending on your custom schedule it may be a few train stops]
* Entrance fee - Animal Cafes & Themed Cafes [Price varies; max listed] ¥5,000 per person
* Arcade and crane-games [if you choose these as an option, price varies; max listed] ¥3,000 per person
* Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
Start from 14:30.
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 Johnny A.
15 years in Tokyo, 1000s of tours conducted; I will show you all of the best Japanese spots, saving you time, money and hassle. Guaranteed fun!
Reviews
Lisa J.
“Private Tour - just what we needed!”
Johnny was INCREDIBLE! Especially with our kids. We had a hard time finding a tour guide for families and Johnny was the perfect match. It was so nice to be able to just follow along with him instead of trying to figure out how to get to everything ourself. He customized our day to exactly what we wanted…a little bit culture, a little bit fun, and stuff for the kids (which us grownups loved too!). Definitely recommend Johnny!
Alexandra C.
“The Perfect Tokyo Day with Johnny - Like Travelling with Family”
Our day with Johnny was absolutely wonderful. My son and I instantly felt like we were exploring Tokyo with a cool family member who knows the city like the back of his hand. He thought of everything. Especially when it came to keeping a toddler happy, comfortable, and entertained. Johnny planned the day so thoughtfully. We visited a fun indoor play area (“Playground 4 Kids Shibuya”) which was perfect for my little one — and surprisingly cheap! He took us to Meiji Shrine for a gorgeous photo under the giant torii gate, wandered through “kawaii street” on Takeshita Street, and even introduced us to the sweetest Hamster and Hedgehog Café. One of my favourite moments was at Togo Shrine: watching huge koi fish, doing a fortune, making a wish, and exploring all the beautiful amulets. It was peaceful, meaningful, and so special. Throughout the day, Johnny adjusted our plans based on my son’s moods and what we were interested in. It made everything feel relaxed and perfectly tailored to us. He also introduced me to real, traditional mochi, which I absolutely loved! On top of all that, Johnny brought his own camera and took the most beautiful photos during the tour. They captured the day so naturally and are memories I’ll treasure. If you’re visiting Tokyo (especially with a child or family) I can’t recommend Johnny enough. Kind, fun, flexible, and incredibly knowledgeable. We loved every minute of our day with him.
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Johnny A.
Thanks so much for a special family day Alexandra. That's certainly an eloquent review! What an honour! I'm lucky to have been able to spend time with your family, really. Genuinely wishing you all the best =]
$180/ per group
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