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Tokyo Private Tour - Kaminarimon, or "Thunder Gate" is the main gate of Senso-ji Temple. It is very famous as a landmark of Asakusa for its huge red lantern.

Kaminarimon, or "Thunder Gate" is the main gate of Senso-ji Temple. It is very famous as a landmark of Asakusa for its huge red lantern.

My guests in the precincts of Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo Private Tour - You will be able to enjoy viewing the Imperial Palace Garden - the remains of the Edo castle as well as the beautiful Japanese garden.

You will be able to enjoy viewing the Imperial Palace Garden - the remains of the Edo castle as well as the beautiful Japanese garden.

My guests in front of the iron double bridge, and stone Megane-bashi bridge at the Imperial Palace

The first Torii of Meiji Jingu Shrine

My guests in front of Torii of Meiji Jingu Shrine. Torii is an entrance gate to the main hall of the shrine.

One-Day Must-See Sites Tour in Tokyo

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2018

Shinya E.

4.88 / 5

(50 reviews)

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Tokyo

English

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Shinya E.)

Up to 6 people

You will visit three historical sites in Tokyo; Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine, one of the most prestigious shrines in Japan, Senso-ji Buddhist Temple, the oldest and the largest temple in Tokyo, and the Imperial Palace, where the Emperor and Empress residence. You will learn about the differences between Japan's two major religions, Shinto and Buddhism, and various other topics related to shrines and temples. You will enjoy watching a beatutiful garden (East Garden of the Imperial Palace).

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

In the lobby of your hotel in Tokyo

- In the lobby of your hotel in Tokyo or At the exit of JR Harajuku Station

09:00 AM

Meet in the lobby of your hotel in Tokyo

09:40 AM

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most prestigious Shinto Shrines in Japan. It was built in 1920 after the death of Emperor Meiji to commemorate him. This shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken. Meiji Jingu Shrine is located in a beautiful forest in the middle of Tokyo. You are able to enjoy walking through the beautiful forest to the mail hall of the shine.

11:00 AM

Walkig around Harajuku area including Takeshita Street and Omotesando area.

You will enjoy walking around in Harajuku area and Omotesando area.

12:00 PM

Lunch at Harajyuku area

Please feel free to ask me about lunch, since I know a lot of good atmosphere & reasonable price restaurants aroung Harajyuku district.

01:30 PM

Imperial Palace - the remains of the Edo castle as well as the beautiful Japanese garden

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

04:30 PM

Asakusa district, Senso-ji Buddhist Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street, and Asakusa Shrine

Senso-ji Buddhist Temple is located in Asakusa area. Senso-ji Temple is the oldest and largest temple in Tokyo. It was originally founded in 628. Kaminarimon, or "Thunder Gate", the main gate of the temple is very famous as a landmark of Asakusa for its huge red lantern. There are about 90 souvenir shops along the Nakamise, the 250 meters approach form the Kaminarimon to the inner Hozo-mon gate. You are able to buy every type of souvenir covered by tourists from overseas. We will walk around Asakusa district and enjoy watching a lot of shops, restaurants, and traditional Japanese izakaya/bars there. You are able to see Tokyo Skytree from Senso-ji Temple!

06:00 PM

Break up at Asakusa area or at your hotel

End of the tour

Ending Point

At your hotel or around the end of the tour's site

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

What‘s not included

・Transportation fee (you and a guide)

・Lunch (you and a guide)

Tour Important Information

・What's included:

・Guide fee

・Hotel Pick-up

・What's not included:

・Transportation fee (You and Guide)

・Lunch fee (You and guide)

Important message from the supplier

Please 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 2018

Shinya E.

4.88 / 5

(50 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Shinya E.

Hi, I am Shinya, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born in Tokyo and brought up there. I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years. Since I am a Tokyoite, I am able to give you precious information about places which are not written on ordinary guide books. I would like to support you to make your trip in Japan much more fun and wonderful! I want to make you smile, surprise and happy throurgh the tour!

One of my favorite things to do is to see architecuture designed by famous architecs, such as Kuma Kengo, and Ando Tadao. I also like to see art works, such as paintings, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, and tea bowls, and something like that.

Lastly, I love tennis very much. I have been playing tennis for more than 40 years! I also love to watch tennis game! I have visited Melbourne in Australia to see the Australinan Open Tennis in 2020 just before Corona Pandemic. I visited New York to see the U.S. Open Tennis last summer in 2023.

Let's enjoy exploring Japan!

I look forward to seeing you in Japan!

Shinya

Reviews

Stefanie W.

5 / 5

Dec 19, 2025

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