This tour offers a perfect blend of Tokyo's modernity, tranquility, and historical charm.
Begin in Shibuya, experiencing the famous Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue.
Move to the Hamarikyu Gardens for a serene stroll and Japanese matcha tea.
Next, visit Odaiba, a futuristic waterfront area with attractions such as the beautiful Rainbow Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Statue of Gundam.
Conclude in Nihonbashi, a district rich in history, with traditional shops and the historic Nihonbashi Bridge.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
- I will meet you at the lobby of your hotel at 9:00am.
Shibuya
Our adventure begins in Shibuya, a bustling district known for its youthful energy and cutting-edge fashion. We'll start at the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, often dubbed the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. It is said that the maximum number of people crossing this intersection at one green light, about a minute, is 3,000. Surprisingly so many people cross this intersection without bumping into each other. We also visit the Hachiko Statue, a symbol of loyalty and fidelity.
Hamarikyu Gardens
We'll escape the city's hustle and bustle with a visit to the serene Hamarikyu Gardens. This traditional Japanese garden, once a hunting ground for the Tokugawa shogunate, offers a peaceful retreat with its beautiful ponds, teahouses, and meticulously manicured landscapes. Stroll along the winding paths, enjoy the seasonal flowers, and experience a traditional Japanese matcha tea at the charming Nakajima-no-Ochaya teahouse, situated on an island in the middle of a pond.
Odaiba
Odaiba is a futuristic island in Tokyo Bay. It is a hub of modern attractions and cutting-edge architecture. We will visit the Statue of Liberty and the Statue of Gundam, and enjoy the view of the iconic Rainbow Bridge. Odaiba also boasts excellent shopping and dining options, including the Aqua City and DECKS Tokyo Beach, etc. We will have lunch in Odaiba.
Nihonbashi
Our tour concludes in Nihonbashi, a district that beautifully blends Tokyo's historical and contemporary aspects. Nihonbashi, meaning "Japan Bridge," has been a key commercial center since the Edo period. Walk along the charming streets lined with traditional shops, many of which have been operating for centuries.
We can visit Nihonbashi Bridge, Japanese traditional paper “Washi” museum, and the Mitsukoshi department store, Japan's oldest department store, and enjoy Japanese soup stock “Dashi” depending on your preference.
Your Hotel
End of tour.
Ending Point
Your Hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
1. Guide fee
2. Hotel pick-up
* Hotel pick-up is included if your hotel is located near a station on JR Yamanote Line or inside the circle of JR Yamanote Line. If the extra transportation fee is necessary for hotel pick-up, I will let you know.
1. Transportation fee (you and your guide): About 2,000 yen/adult
2. Admission fee (you and your guide): About 1500 yen/adult (Hamarikyu, Matcha Tea, Japanese Soup Stock “Dashi”)
3. Lunch (you and your guide)
4. Beverages (beer, juice, etc.)
Nothing speceial.
Hello, I'm Hiroshi.
I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter in English. I received a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S.
I have lived in a city of Fujisawa, which is a city next to Kamakura, for more than 20 years, and also used to live in Kamakura for more than 10 years. So far, I have visited almost all the temples and shrines in Kamakura. I am sure I can offer you a pleasant trip to the historical city!
In addition to Kamakura, I can also guide you around Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Nikko, etc. because I have visited many places in Kanto area. For example, in Tokyo I can show you around many sightseeing spots, such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, etc.
I like baseball and used to play baseball, but now enjoy watching professional baseball games. And I like watching Rakugo, Japanese traditional story-telling performance.
Of course, I also like travelling very much, and am interested in Japanese culture and history. So I would like to show you Japanese tradition and culture.
Let’s enjoy a trip in Japan together.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
David Z.
“Our Perfect Trip”
We decided that we were going to hire a guide for our stay in Tokyo. It is a choice that would end up making our trip perfect. After viewing many guides we decided to contact Hiroshi. We worked with Hiroshi and combined a couple of his tours and he helped customized our tour based on our interest and included stops for my teenaged son. I am so glad we hired Hiroshi. Thank you, Hiroshi.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for the review. I also had a great time with both of you. In Ryogoku, we were able to learn about the history of sumo wrestling and other topics, and I hope you enjoyed it. When we visited Tokyo Skytree, the weather wasn't very good, but we were able to see Tokyo Bay, Shinjuku, Tokyo Dome, etc. We also enjoyed a different view of Tokyo from the boat during the Sumida River cruise. The summer in Japan was very hot and humid, but I am very happy if you enjoyed the tour in Tokyo. Around Tokyo, there are many attractions such as Hakone, rich in nature, Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Kamakura, where you can experience samurai culture. Please let me know when you come to Japan again. Let’s enjoy Japan’s nature and culture together!
Jason O.
“Kind, knowledgeable and full of energy”
Hiroshi was thoughtful and kind. Good with the teenagers. Kept going in high heat with smart adjustments to make it comfortable. He knows the area and shared history and interesting info. Great clear English.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for taking your time to write a review. I had a wonderful time with all of you. We visited Kamakura and Enoshima. Kamakura is a historic city with many shrines and temples, and we were able to feel the atmosphere of the samurai era. Enoshima has also long been worshipped as a sacred island, and I believe you were able to experience its mystical atmosphere. As it was Sunday, both Kamakura and Enoshima were very crowded, and we had to change our plans slightly, but I hope you enjoyed the ancient capital of Kamakura and the sacred island of Enoshima. I hope I can see you again in the near future in Japan!
Girish A.
“Tokyo, kamakura and Hakone trip”
Hiroshi showed us around in 3 cities and was very knowledgeable about all of them. He showed us all the sights and had material on all of them. We got to know him well over 3 days and made us feel very comfortable with the culture and history of all the places. He made sure that we reached back safely and would recommend him highly for any of the trips.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for writing a review. We toured Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone, each in one day. It was hot and humid all three days, but we were able to enjoy the tour without being defeated by the Japanese summer. We enjoyed the fish market in Tsukiji, drew omikuji in Asakusa, enjoyed the beautiful beach scenery in Kamakura, and saw the sulfurous smoke rising from Owakudani in Hakone, etc. I’m very happy you enjoyed the three-day tour. I look forward to meeting you again in Japan in the near future. Please feel free to contact me again if you have the opportunity to visit Japan.
$273/ per group