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This tour covers major sightseeing spots, Tsukiji outer-Market, Hamarikyu traditional garden, and Asakusa in 5 hours. The outer market has many retail shops and sushi restaurants, so you can still enjoy the bustling market street. After feeling the energy of the market, we move to a beautiful traditional garden, Hamarikyu. It was once a palace and garden of Tokugawa shoguns. From the garden, we ride on a water bus that runs to Asakusa. Please enjoy a one-hour Sumida river cruise to Asakusa.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In the lobby of your hotel
Tsukiji outer Market
. However Tsukiji wholesale market is moved out to Toyosu, outer market is left in Tsukiji. The outer market has many retail shops and sushi restaurants
Hamarikyu garden
It used to be a detached garden for the Tokugawa Shoguns. Today you can enjoy the great contrast between the old garden and the new background of skyscrapers.
Sumida river cruise
Enjoy the view from the Sumida river and feel the nice breeze during the cruising.
Asakusa
Asakusa still has an atmosphere of Edo, old Tokyo, and is famous for Sensoji Temple and Nakamise street.
Ending Point
Asakusa station
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
transportation fee( you and guide), water-bus fare￥740, entrance fee of Hamarikyu garden ￥300 and lunch
Tour Important Information
Tsukiji Market is closed every Sunday and some Wednesdays. ( It depends on the official calendar of Tsukiji Market)
The operation of the Sumida River Cruise boat is now suspended. If your group is three or fewer, you can take a taxi to get to the nearest pier. (￥900JPY/cab) and can ride in a cruise boat to Asakusa.
Important message from the supplier
See the calendar for availability
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 2015
About Tour Guide Michiko M.
Hello, I'm Michiko. I was born and grew up in Shinjuku, Tokyo, so I know the city very well.I may guide you to must see sites in Tokyo, such as Sensouji temple in Asakusa, Meiji shrine, Imperial Palace, etc.
Also, I will accept your special requests. For example, exploring unique bars, animal cafes and one day trip to Hakone, Kamakura, Yokohama or Nikko.
Please contact me!
Reviews
“Lovely day with Michiko”
We enjoyed a wonderful day tour with Michiko. She tailored an itinerary for us and then happily rearranged the tour on-the-fly as things caught our eye! She was also happy to train us in the subleties of the Tokyo Metro - which helped us out for the rest of our visit. Highly recommended.
Michiko M.
Dear Brett, Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write this review. I'm glad my advice helped you use subways in Tokyo. I hope you are having a pleasant holiday in the U.S. Michiko
“A great tour of the expected and unexpected”
We had a great day with Michiko in Tokyo on our second day. Michiko is a charming lady with good English and despite the rainy weather, she gave us a great range of experiences from the Mejii shrine, where we saw a wedding to Takeshita St with mini pig and otther cafés ( honestly!). We saw the designer shops of Ginza and the temple in Akasusa. She also took us for a great tempura lunch, where we managed to order far too much food. All in all it was a great introduction to Tokyo. We could never have done as much on our own in one day and it was so interesting being able to speak to Japanese person.
Michiko M.
Dear Carol, Thank you very much for taking the time to write an excellent review with beautiful photos of Tokyo. It was a rainy day and I didn't expect to see the wedding couple and children in kimono, but we were so lucky to see them! Thank you for sharing your takeaway tempura. When I got home, I called my daughter; she ate everything with a big appetite, so she also thanked you. Michiko
“Perfect day to get an overview about Tokyo”
We spent a full day with Michiko who is very experienced, flexible and friendly answering all our questions and sharing a lot of background Information and practible tips for the remaining days in Tokyo. Arigato Michiko and take care!
Michiko M.
Dear Carlos, Thank you for sending me such an excellent review. I had a pleasant time sharing with your family. I hope you enjoy the rest of your days in Japan! Take care and good luck! Michiko
$178/ per group
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