Tokyo, loved by People
Joined 2017
This tour showcases six popular destinations that have been favorites among customers: Koishikawa Koraku Japanese Garden, Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Ginza, and Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Tokyo beautifully blends traditional Japanese culture with the striking sights of rapid modernization, offering numerous locations where you can experience the city’s unique charm!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or at any convenient place in central Tokyo
Koishikawa Korakuen
The Japanese garden provides picturesque natural scenes. The garden designated as the Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site.
Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise St. Asakusa shrine)
Asakusa's Sensoji Temple is a renowned and vibrant Buddhist landmark in the bustling downtown area.
Tsukiji (Food Town)
You'll discover a variety of unique Japanese foods!
Ginza
High end shopping area.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Very busy pedestrian intersection appears in movies & TV
Meiji jingu shrine
Tranquil experience of Japanese Shintoism.
Ending Point
At your hotel or train station of first tour spot.
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
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up in Tokyo.
Transportation fee for the guide.
Lunch for the guide.
Your transportation fee, your lunch.
Admission Tickets to Japanese Garden 300 yen per person.
Tour Important Information
This tour uses public transportation.
Please wear comfortable shoes and cloth to walk.
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
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Hiromi Y.
Hi, I am Hiromi, a National licensed guide in English. I studied in England and U.S. during my 20s and 30s. I graduated college in NY. While I lived in overseas and experiencing different culture, I had chances to look at Japanese culture from the outside. And I realized its richness and uniqueness. Experiencing different culture was like discovering my own culture.
I live west part of Tokyo with my husband. Whenever we have time we like traveling. Also I have been practicing tea gathering (tea ceremony) about 10 years.
In Tokyo, there exist traditional culture as well as pop culture. There are so many places I would like to show you.
It’s my pleasure to introduce you exquisite part of Tokyo. Let’ enjoy exploring TOKYO with me! I’m looking forward to sharing memorable experience with you.
Reviews
Nick W.
“A lovely introduction to Tokyo”
Hiromi was a very helpful and informative guide. She customised our half-day tour to include sights that had been recommended to us, and gave us a wonderful introduction to Tokyo and Japanese culture. We would highly recommend Hiromi!
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for writing very nice review! It was sweet memory for me too, to see the cherry blossoms with kind and thoughtful couple. Thank you very much for taking my tour :)
Katherine L.
“Tea Ceremony”
Excellent tour guide very polite and spoke English well. The whole tour was relaxing and zen. The garden was lovely, the tea ceremony was very informative. We even got to participate in the tea ceremony. Thank you
Hiromi Y.
Hello,Katherine Thank you very much for writing very good review. 2 of you have very open minded to Japanese culture and I also enjoyed having very peaceful and relaxing time with you. Hope you come to Japan again! Thank you :)
Karen W.
“Experiencing the tea ceremony was very enjoyable and relaxing.”
Hiromi went above and beyond to provide a very interesting and enjoyable experience. She took care to make sure I was always comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!
Hiromi Y.
Thank you very much for writing very nice review. Eventhough it was a very hot day, your smile encouraged me to complete the tour. I really enjoyed the peaceful and confortable time we spent together. Thank you for being as my customer :)
$253/ per group
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