This tour is for travelers who are coming to Japan for the first time. I will take you to major tourist spots such as Hamarikyu Garden, Tsukiji Outer Market, Ginza, and Asakusa. You can feel the Japanese traditional spots of Tokyo. Let's learn how to shop, how to ride the subway, etc. on the tour!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo or near station of your hotel
Hamarikyu Garden
It is a large, attractive Japanese garden in central Tokyo. You can taste the Japanese Macha, green tea.Your entrance fee for Hamarikyu-garden: 300yen / free under 12 / 150yen over 65.
Tsukiji Outer Market
It is a district adjacent to the site of the former Tsukiji Wholesale Market. One of famous fisherman's markets in Japan. We can have Lunch here if you love seafood. Even interesting sight view for foreigners.
Kabukiza Theater
Kabuki is a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. We just pass through the front of the theater to Ginza, but it is a nice spot to take a photo of the unique architecture.
Ginza
The Ginza is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes.
Asakusa
Asakusa is known for its old-town and historic Buddhist temples. Asakusa is one of the most traditional districts in Tokyo. This spot is one of famous icons among the foreign tourists.
Akihabara
kihabara is famous for its many electronics shops and has also gained recognition as the center of Japan's otaku sub culture. Many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. you can feel the sub culture of anime & manga here.
Shinjuku area
Shinjuku is transformed into a futuristic city of neon with endless opportunities for nighttime entertainment.
Ending Point
Shinjuku or your hotel. Shinjuku is a good area for you to have dinner, but so many restaurants & bars. I will introduce you some restaurants according to your requests before I leave so you can have dinner without any problem.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up in 23 wards of Tokyo
Public transportation fee for guide
Lunch for the guide
Your transportation fee
Your lunch & Dinner
Admission fee (you and the guide)
* This tour involves walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
My schedule will be flexible, up to my deadline of works.
This is Yuji, Japanese creator, such as painting, illustration, cartoon, and designing for Japanese magazine & advertising. I graduated from college in the US long ago. I used to work for Japanese publishing company for travel and Information magazine. I take lots of foreign friends to many places around Tokyo as a guide. I can take you common famous places, but also I can guide you if you have a special request, such as art, anime, table tennis or something belongs to your interest. For mostly I guide you by using the common transportation. but I also use my car to take you around for a small member of group because my car is so small, mini cooper.
Ewa G.
“A Truly Exceptional Experience”
We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Tokyo with one of the most outstanding guides we've ever met. From the moment we met, he was incredibly flexible, adjusting the itinerary to suit our pace and interests. His caring nature made us feel welcomed and looked after throughout the entire experience. What truly set him apart was his ability to show us hidden gems—charming local eateries. He also made sure we didn’t miss the best-known highlights of Tokyo, weaving them seamlessly into our journey. Thanks to him, we experienced Tokyo not just as tourists, but as curious travelers discovering the soul of the city. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty of Tokyo!
Yuji H.
Thank you for your wonderful review !! I really appreciate it. It can be difficult to guide people around Tokyo in the heat of the Japanese summer. I'm glad that you were able to enjoy Tokyo despite the circumstances. Tokyo is crowded with tourists, but if you go down a back street you'll find spaces where locals gather. I'm sure Kyoto and Osaka are even hotter, but I hope you'll experience Japanese culture and people there !! I hope to see you again someday here or in your country !!
Deborah B.
“Wonderful Guide!”
Yuji was very responsive to messages before the tour. He showed up early at our meeting spot. He is friendly, funny and very knowledgeable about Tokyo’s history, culture and scene. He tailored our tour to meet our needs and kindly helped me out in a pharmacy. Yuji spent years in the states and has had an interesting journey. Great guide and great person. Highly recommend Yuji and this tour.
Yuji H.
Thank you for your review !! I really had good time to spend a time with you ladies. I am sorry this time of season in Japan, pretty hot. But less tourists comparing to other seasons. I am hoping you enjoy the rest of your journey in Japan !!! Please, take care of yourselves !
Sam H.
“Very helpful, very friendly guide to Japan”
Yuji was very helpful and friendly during the day we spent with him. He showed us around Tokyo, adjusted the itinerary based on our needs, and answered all of our questions. Plus, he’s just a really nice guy to boot, and that made for a lovely first day in Tokyo.
Yuji H.
Thank you for your review, Sam san. It's scorching hot out there, but I hope you're enjoying your time in Osaka. Please, make lots of memories in Japan !!
$324/ per group