This trip is to visit 5 “must-see” spots where many foreign tourists visit. You can not tell Tokyo without visiting these spots. Your visit to Meiji shrine and Sensoji in Asakusa make you understand Japanese religions. The visit to Imperial Palace of East garden make you understand the relation between Emperor and Shogun. You can also see the monument of Japanese technology, Skytree Tower, the world tallest tower.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In front of Koban (police box) in front of Thunder gate of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
- There is a KOBAN (police box) in front of Thunder gate. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of Koban.
Sensoji temple
Sensoji is the oldest and most popular temple in Asakusa, Tokyo and its imposing vermilion lantern hangs from the center of the "Thunder gate" is the landmark of Asakusa. Asakusa has flourished as a temple town of Sensoji temple, which reminiscent of Edo period.
Sky Tree Tower
The special observatory of Sky Tree presents a magnificent 360-degree panoramic bird’s-eye views of Tokyo. On a clear day visitors can see Mt.Fuji in the distance and look out over the Kanto plain surrounding Tokyo. Tokyo Sky Tree, the 634-meter-tall multi-purpose tower is one of the most famous observation towers in Tokyo.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Tsukiji outer market is Japan’s “Food Town”, where we can encounter all kinds of Japanese traditional foods. Some of the wholesale shops in the market have started retailing high-end merchandise for ordinary customers. Tsukiji fish market used to be the wholesale market for the professionals. You can see 450 retail shops lined up both sides of narrow streets which you can see vibrant and vivid market activity in the district.
Imperial Palace Front Plaza and East Garden
Imperial Palace East Garden was the residence of Tokugawa shoguns in Edo period. You can also see the residence of the Emperor and his family adjacent to the garden. The double bridge forms the main entrance leading to the Imperial Palace. It has long been regarded as a symbol of the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace East Garden was the residence of Tokugawa shoguns, adjacent to the Imperial Palace where the Emperor and his family reside.
Meiji Shrine
Meiji shrine is the place where deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken are enshrined. Meiji Shrine is always the most popular shrine in Japan to pay the first shrine visit of the year during the New Year. More than three million worshipers crowd onto the grounds of Meiji shrine on New Year’s Eve and January 1st. This is the largest man-made woodland ground in Japan where you can enjoy serene and peaceful atmosphere of the shrine.
End of tour
End of tour at the first Torii gate of Meiji shrine
Ending Point
At the first Torii gate of Meiji Shrime
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Guide's transportation charge, lunch and admission ticket for Sky Tree
Guest's transportation, lunch and admission ticket for Sky Tree
Estimated cost for the tour per person
Subways and trains Yen1,500
Ticket for Sky Tree Yen2,100 (Week end is slightly expensive)
Lunch Yen2,000~Yen4,000
Meiji Shrine
Open: from sunup to sundown 365 days.
Sky Tree Tower
Open: 9:00~22:00 Every day of the year
East Garden of Imperial Palace
Open: 9:00~16:00 (16;00~17:00 depending on the season)
Close: Monday, Friday and Emperor’s birthday
Sensoji
Main hall
Open: 6:00~17:00 (6:30~17:00 October to March)
Close: January 1 to 3rd
*Suica card or other electronic card is recommended for subways and trains
* Change of travel destination (customized tour) needs extra charges.
* Five or more per group need extra charge.
Hi, my name is “Nao”.
As I worked for an international trading company and visited many foreign countries, I have a good command of English and acquire a cosmopolitan way of thinking. I lived in Illinois, U.S.A. for one year when I was a student. While serving to my company, I lived in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia for 7 years as a company representative. I also made business trips to more than 10 overseas countries such as China, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand and so on.
I like traveling very much and visiting sight-seeing spots, cultural heritage sites, and chatting and eating with local people.
Therefore, I would like foreign travelers to enjoy visiting sightseeing spots and historical and cultural heritage sites in Japan and looking across the broad panorama of modern Tokyo. I am delighted to help travelers enjoy Japanese delicacies and shopping traditional souvenirs.
I am determined to provide excitement and unforgettable experiences to foreign travelers. let’s enjoy travel with me.
Kylie G.
“Amazing Tokyo Tour with Nao. ”
Nao was a fantastic guide. Prior to our your, Nao communicated very well, asking us what we would like to do, offering suggestions and even booking lunch around our interests. He was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable. My husband and I were extremely happy with our tour and will definitely book him again when we return to Japan. His English and understanding were fantastic too, even including a golf shop at the end of the day that my husband was interested in! We highly recommended him to anyone who would love a great, well organised tour. Thank you so much again.
Vihar B.
“1 day trip to Mt Fuji from Tokyo”
Would definitely recommend Nao to my close friends and family if they visit Tokyo. Spoke English really well. Having seen Mt fuji from Hakone before, I wanted to see Mt Fuji from the Lake Kawaguchi side so he made an itinerary for my family of 4- 2 adults and 2 children(15 & 13). Took all the thinking and stress out of the planning. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. He pre booked all our trains so traveling to and back was very easy.
Nao K.
Dear Vihar san Thank you for your kind comment on my tour. I enjoyed very much travelling with you and your family members to Mt Fuji. I was very lucky to know such a nice guy like you and a bright and refined lady like your wife. I am looking forward to seeing you again somewhere and sometime in the future. Nao
Pranav K.
“This truly was our first day on our trip to Japan”
My experience visiting Hakone and Mt. Fuji with Nao was fantastic. From the moment we booked the tour until the end, Nao was incredibly prompt in his communications, providing helpful information well in advance and frequently checking in on us. The tour was extensive, and he guided us patiently throughout the day. Unlike other guides, his fee included all transportation, lunch, and entrance tickets, which we found very reasonable. Nao is a friendly person, and we genuinely enjoyed his company. Having a private guide was a key reason for booking this tour. Haruo was very responsive both before and during our trip, confirming the sites we wanted to see prior to our arrival. On the morning of the tour, we mistakenly confused our start time and Nao-san kindly left his home early to accommodate us. He picked us up at the train station near our accommodation, which we greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nao-san!
Nao K.
Dear Pranav san Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful comments on my tour. I enjoyed travelling with you very much and appreciated your kind and gentle personality. Travelling with you gave me many hints to improve my tour in the future and I am determined to make my tour more enjoyable and comfortable. I hope I can travel with you again in the near future. Thanks Nao
$210/ per group