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One Day Customized Tour in Tokyo

Highlights
Tokyo Tour Guide - Tomoko H.

Joined 2018

Tomoko H.
4.96 / 5
(202 reviews)
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Tokyo
English, Japanese (Native)
7 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Tomoko H.)
Up to 5 people

Recommended for those who want to make the best of your limited days in Tokyo!

First, choose 1 or 2 places from the selection list in ‘Highlights,’ and let me know your requests.

Then I will suggest the best itinerary especially for you.

If you are thinking of touring around other areas starting from Tokyo or ending at Tokyo, I could assist your planning as a tour guide+consultant. Feel free to contact me.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or at any convenient place in central Tokyo

09:00 AM

Your hotel lobby or any place of your convenience in metropolitan area of Tokyo

Starting time is changeable. The following list covers my recommended places in Tokyo. Let me the places you are interested in from the list below or general preferences and requests. The first 3 spots, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, or Meiji Jingu shrine would be the best choice if you have not been there.

1. Asakusa and Senso-ji temple (district with an atmosphere of old Tokyo and its oldest temple)

2. Imperial Palace and East Gardens (residence of the Imperial Family, former site of Edo castle, and a beautiful park) *admission free

3. Meiji Jingu shrine (dedicated to the spirit of Emperor Meiji, a beautiful forest in the midst of Tokyo)

4. Ueno Park (city park with multiple museums such as Tokyo National Museum, which is the oldest and considered the best. There is also a zoo, shrines, and temples on this historical site.) *admissions vary depending on facilities and exhibitions; most facilities are closed on Mondays

5. Yanaka (district with a pleasant nostalgic atmosphere of old Tokyo with lots of temples and small local shops. Asakura Museum of Sculpture, the former residence and studio of the artist with scenic beauties can also be found here.) *admission to museum: 500 yen / adult, closed on Mondays and Thursdays

6. Japanese traditional gardens, such as Rikugi-en, Hamarikyu-garden, and Kiyosumi- garden. (*admission 150 - 300 yen/adult)

7. Harajuku (center of Japan's teenage culture and fashion as well as an array of high-end adult shopping. You can enjoy Hedgehog & Otter cafe :)

8. Shinjuku (district around Japan's busiest station, featuring many large shops, countless restaurants, skyscrapers including Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building with free observatory, nightlife areas such as Kabukicho, Omoide-yokocho, etc.)

9. Shibuya (prominent landmark of the large intersection known as the Crossing is here, popular district among younger generations, packed with shopping, dining, and nightclubs.)

10. Tsukiji Outer Market (Fun market where you can learn Japanese food culture and enjoy fresh seafood, sushi, and other delicious food.)

11. Ginza (Tokyo's largest shopping & dining district, close to traditional Kabuki-za theater.)

12. Ryogoku (town of Sumo wrestling with typical restaurants, excellent museums such as the Sumida Hokusai Museum and the Edo-Tokyo Museum) *admission to Sumida Hokusai: 400 yen / adult, to Edo-Tokyo: 600 yen / adult, both closed on Mondays

13. Fukagawa (relaxing old town in eastern Tokyo with a small, but interesting Edo Fukagawa museum where you are led and immersed into ancient lives of Tokyo commoners and Fukagawa Fudodo, an impressive Buddhist temple hall) *admission to museum: 400 yen / adult, closed on 2nd and 4th Mondays

14. Koishikawa Korakuen garden and Kagurazaka (traditional Japanese garden; wandering around a town with nostalgic but trendy narrow alleys.) *admission to garden: 300 yen / adult

15. Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower - panoramic view of Tokyo from obervatory decks * admission: refer to their official website

16. Any place of your interest in Tokyo

Ending Point

At the final destination or any place of your convenience

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

■ guide fee

■ hotel pick-up (only inside the metorpolitan area of Tokyo)

What‘s not included

■ transportation fee (you and guide): about 1,500yen/person

■ lunch

■ admission fee if needed

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 - Tomoko H.

Joined 2018

Tomoko H.
4.96 / 5
(202 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Tomoko H.

Hi everyone! Hearty welcome to Japan.

I’m Tomoko.

I am an English-speaking licensed tour guide, and a registered nurse as well.

“Fun Discovering Experience Walking like a Local!” – F-D-E-W-L!

That’s what I suggest.

【Experiences】

My work history is as follows.

1) high school teacher ---12 years

2) nurse--8 years + 2 years as operational manager for Kamakura city vaccination team (during COVID period)

3) tourism related jobs such as tour conducting, guiding, and backyard supporting---10 years

As a tour conductor, I’ve visited about 20 foreign countries (possibly yours?) as well as countless number of towns and villages in Japan.

I’ve enjoyed these jobs while being a mother.

Through these experiences with lots of people from different backgrounds, I've found it a great pleasure to share the joy of learning and experiencing something new!

【Guiding Areas】

<Basic> Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Fuji, Yokohama, Nikko, and other neighboring areas from Tokyo

I’m a specialist in Tokyo and Kamakura as I have lived and enjoyed walking a lot in those cities for decades. To be honest, even after all my years here, I still enjoy exploring like a tourist as Tokyo is such an enormous city with great diversity and is constantly changing.

Kamakura is a historical small city with nice beaches and hills and lots of hidden spots of beauty. Almost every time I go out, I feel I’m still making new discoveries. That’s why I cannot stop exploring.

I would take you to some neighboring areas like Hakone, Yokohama, Nikko, and Mt. Fuji area (Lake Kawaguchiko), etc.

<Based on Requests > *if my transportation & accommodation are covered

Nagoya, Kyoto, Nagano(Nagano city, Snow Monkey park, Kisoji trail, etc.), Hida (Takayama, Shirakawa-go), Kanazawa, Oita, Yamagata, Akita, etc.

My original family is from Nagoya, so I know their culture and even their language(dialect) well. Later in my life, I have lived in Oita, Kyushu(far south west of Tokyo) for nearly 10 years and traveled a lot in Kyushu. I love traveling Tohoku, the northern Japan area, too. I’ve planned and enjoyed visiting many of those local areas in the north, too. So, I could share those experiences with you even while having tours in Tokyo or online.

【Personality and others】

- I love meeting people, listening and talking to them.

- I'm friendly and caring, I hope:)

- I love nature and enjoy hiking and skiing.

- I love seasonal flowers and good local food.

- You will see a lot about Japanese culture, nature, and lifestyle with me.

What has made you decide to come to Japan, by the way? Is it its scenic beauties, exotic culture, history, food, anime, or what else? Is it your business that has brought (or will bring) you here? Let me have a clue and customize your tour. I will make the best tour suggestion for you.

Why don’t you contact me now? I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you! Arigato-gozaimas!


Reviews

“The Perfect Guide for Our Family!”

Where do we even begin with Tomoko? We spent a full day exploring Tokyo with her and she was absolutely fantastic. Warm, funny, patient, knowledgeable and incredibly engaging, she quickly felt less like a tour guide and more like someone who had become part of our family’s day. We were travelling with two boys aged 15 and 12, and Tomoko was brilliant at engaging them and bringing Japanese culture and history to life in a fun and relatable way. At Meiji Jingu she taught us about the torii gates, sake barrels and shrine traditions, including how to bow, clap, pray and receive a fortune. Our 12-year-old loved this so much that he continued doing fortunes throughout our trip! At Tsukiji Market, Tomoko introduced us to different foods and flavors and helped us order and try things we may never have discovered ourselves. We also loved visiting the Imperial Palace area and Fukazawa Edo Museum, where her explanations made old Japan come alive. Kappabashi was another highlight. As a family who loves food and cooking, we loved exploring the kitchenware, plastic food displays and knife shops. A favorite memory was our 12-year-old trying to master a traditional cup-and-ball toy, then Tomoko stepping in and getting it almost immediately! She had us all laughing. We finished in Asakusa at beautiful Sensō-ji, the perfect end to our day. What made Tomoko truly special, though, was how she looked after us. She adapted completely to our pace, accommodated rest and drink stops, communicated wonderfully with our driver and locals, translated, helped us order and made sure everyone felt included. Tomoko shared stories about her own life too, and by the end of the day it genuinely felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend. We cannot recommend Tomoko highly enough. Thank you for such a memorable introduction to Tokyo and Japanese culture. We absolutely loved our day with you!

Mark M.

Tomoko H.

Mark, I’m sure you’ve just returned from a wonderful trip with your family to the other side of the equator and are back to your busy routine, so I’m truly grateful that you took the time to write such a heartwarming and detailed review. From the very first time you contacted me, I was impressed by how thoroughly you had researched and planned this trip to ensure that your sister, your wife, and your two teenage sons would all enjoy it. I was inspired by your passion, and I’m so happy that we were able to create a fun day together. I was inspired by Zac's various questions and Toby's genuine reactions. I also really appreciated your wife's cheerfulness and your sister's warmth. What I enjoy most about being a tour guide is helping guests experience daily life firsthand together with the people of the town they’re visiting—including the way of life, the history and traditions behind it, and perhaps even some slightly quirky superstitions and customs. I felt like I was part of your wonderful family, too. Thank you again! Please give my regards to your family. I look forward to seeing you again someday.‐ Tomoko

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