One-Day Modern Marvels and Historic Delights of Tokyo (Shibuya, Hamarikyu, Odaiba, Nihonbashi)
Joined 2018
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.
Itinerary
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
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
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.)
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
Nothing speceial.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Hiroshi S.
Hello, I'm Hiroshi.
I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter in English. I have got a master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S.
I have been living in a city of Fujisawa, which is the city next to Kamakura, for more than 20 years, and also lived in Kamakura for more than 10 years. So far, I have visited almost all the temples and shrines in Kamakura. So I am sure I can offer you a pleasant trip to the historical city, Kamakura.
In addition to Kamakura, I can also guide Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Nikko, etc. because I have visited many places in Kanto area. For example, in Tokyo I can show you around the 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.
Reviews
Samina A.
“Three great day tours!”
Hiroshi is such a kind and skilled guide. He tailored my custom requests for 3 days tours outside of Tokyo. Everything was planned to perfection and well synchronized with the logistics. He even helped me with directions at the end of my tours as I requested different drop-off points. I will definitely hire his services again in my next visit!
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for your review. I also enjoyed three days with you. We were able to see a lot of beautiful flowers on this tour. We saw daffodils and nemophilas in Hitachi, tulips in Ashikaga, and cherry blossoms in full bloom at Lake Kawaguchi. I am very happy that you enjoyed the flowers. We took a lot of photos. I will further improve my photography skills before your next visit :-) I look forward to seeing you again in Japan! Hiroshi
Alex K.
“Fantastic half day tour with Hiroshi”
We had the best day with Hiroshi as our guide! We booked a half day tour on our first full day in Tokyo and Hiroshi was amazing. He took us to all of the spots we wanted to go and even added a few things in based on the season (seeing the cherry blossoms at a park) and having the time to do so. He even went the extra mile and showed us how to get to our afternoon destination! Highly recommend Hiroshi - he is very knowledgeable and extremely kind.
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for writing a review. I also had a great time with you. It was raining in Shibuya in the morning, but it had subsided by the time we arrived in Harajuku. It was raining lightly in Yoyogi Park, but we were able to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. I also explained how to pray at shrines and temples, and I was happy to see that you prayed in the correct way at Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Honganji Temple, Sensoji Temple, and Asakusa Shrine. There are many tourist spots near Tokyo, such as Hakone with its beautiful scenery and Nikko, a World Heritage site. I hope to show you those places the next time you come to Japan. I hope to see you again in the future! Hiroshi
Rosemary C.
“Excellent Guide!”
We had a wonderful time on our tour of Tokyo with Hiroshi! He was extremely helpful prior to our tour by providing us with a suggested itinerary and answering all our questions. He is extremely knowledgeable of Japan's rich culture which made the tour more interesting and was able to help us get around the city. He even made a few follow up suggestions for the rest of our trip! Thank you Hiroshi for a wonderful tour and Happy New Year!
Hiroshi S.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I really enjoyed the Tokyo tour with you and your family. We visited Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Harajuku, etc. Asakusa was crowded because it was the end of the year, but we were able to enjoy the atmosphere of Buddhism by drawing omikuji, breathing the smoke of incense at the incense burner, and purifying ourselves at the hand-washing basin. In Harajuku, we visited Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street, where we were able to experience Shinto, a traditional Japanese religion, and youth culture. My family and I enjoyed the chocolates I received as souvenirs. They were so delicious. Also, a cap is indispensable in the hot Japanese summer. I will use it this summer. Let's enjoy Japanese culture and customs together again when you come back to Japan. Thank you so much for the wonderful day! Hiroshi
$252/ per group
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