Orientation & Short Trip for first time visitors to Japan
Joined 2023
Best tour for first time visitors to Japan.
First, let's have an orientation in the hotel lobby or cafe.
I will give you useful advice so that you can enjoy Japan more and more with peace of mind, e.g. about public transportation system, tax free system, and Japanese customs.
Also let you know about major sightseeing spots in Tokyo.
I will support you to activate JR pass, to secure your reserved seats on Shinkansen and buy IC transportation cards.
After that, let's enjoy short trip with me!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
in the hotel lobby
- meeting point and time is up to you. (like 10:00AM or 1:00PM)
Orientation
In the lobby or cafe, I will offer many advice and tips to enjoy Japan with confidence.
About public transportation system, tax free system, recommended tourist attractions, and so on.
After that I will support you to activate JR pass and to secure reserved seats for Shinkansen or Limited express train.
Meiji shrine
Let's visit Meiji shrine.
This shrine is surrounded by 100 thousand trees, can feel sacred atmosphere. Big Torii Gates are so gorgeous.
Omotesando luxurious shopping area
Omotesando is called "Japanese Champ Elysees"
Many high-end brand shops and beautiful architectures are lining up.
Imperial Palace
At first, impressed by gorgeous stone walls and moats.
Also we will see an old gate ,guard houses and watch tower still in the same shapes as it were in 17th century.
Then let's enjoy beautiful Japanese garden which used to belong to Edo castle called "East Garden"
Ending Point
at the hotel or city area
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
guide fee, hotel pick-up,
public transportation fees (6~10USD per person)
Tour Important Information
Some short tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please bring passport with you.
East Garden of Imperial Palace is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
On those days, let's go to Hama-rikyu Japanese traditional garden instead.
Important message from the supplier
I have registered for other agent, so no matter what day of the week, I will accept a job offer which comes earlier.
I am not available after 9 PM.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Yoko K.
I am national licensed English speaking tour guide.
I have been living in Tokyo for more than 30 years, so I am well informed about Tokyo.
Tokyo is full of charm. The more you know about Tokyo, the deeper you might fall.
I will offer some prearranged tours but our itinerary can be personalized based on your interest.
So feel free to tell me anything.
And don't miss Hakone during your stay in Japan.
Holiday resort for Tokyoite. You can enjoy magnificent scenery from various kind of rides such as tour boat, gondola and tram.
Once I lived in New Jersey in the United States of America for 3 years. That was wonderful experience. It's great pleasure to experience different cultures and new people.
I can't wait to share such precious rime with you.
Let's experience the best of Tokyo and never-ending excitement together.
Reviews
Theo V.
“A warm welcome and professional assistance.”
We have booked an afternoon tour with Yoko and requested her to help us getting started in Tokyo. She listened to our wishes and provided us with plenty of practical information. Then she taught us how to use Tokyo subway system and assisted to make the Japan Rail reservations for the rest of our journey. Also there was some time to visit Shibuya crossing and Meji shrine where she taught us how to purify when enter, at shrine bow once, offer money, bow twice, clap hands twice , pray and bow once! Good to know! We were grateful to get some good shopping tips and we warm heartedly recommend Yoko to be your trusted guide!
Yoko K.
Thank you for your excellent detailed review in your busy schedule. I am happy to hear that I could help you a lot. I am ready to guide you next time again. Please contact me on this site. Don’t forget to eat black egg in Owakudani valley in Hakone. Your life span will be extended by seven years. Enjoy ! Yoko
Deseret N.
“Wonderful Tour in Asakusa, Sumo Building & Best Chanko Pot Meal”
Yoko was a wonderful guide. Her professionalism and excellent customer service started prior to our tour. We had hoped to do a sumo morning practice tour with Yoko. She worked hard to call multiple heyas but due to Sumo occurring so soon in Nagoya area, morning sumo watching was not an option. Yoko the helped us to create a personalized tour of Asakusa, Sumo Tournament Ring and made reservations to a wonderful Chanko pot restaurant experience. Yoko was knowledgeable and accommodating. We learned and experienced the unique cultural practices of visiting a temple, ate delicious Japanese sweets and had a wonderful time being immersed in the Japanese ways. The choko pot meal was sooooo delicious. The restaurant provided a very cultural meal. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Yoko will not disappoint. She was the BEST. Thank you Yoko for being an amazing tour guide for our family of eight.
Yoko K.
Thank you for your kind words! I know you love sumo, so I was sincerely sorry that you couldn’t see sumo morning practice because of Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. But at lunch time, all of your wonderful family said “This Chanko is so good!”. I was very happy to hear that. Thank you again for having chosen my tour. Please enjoy the rest of your stay!
Yvonne F.
“Interesting and informative ”
Having only a limited time in Tokyo decided to book a day with a professional guide. This was a good decision and meant we got a great guide who gave us a comprehensive tour of Tokyo with historical information. On top of this we got an insight on how to navigating the public transport and where to visit when we were looking around by ourselves.
Yoko K.
Thank you so much for joining my tour. I am happy to hear that you had good time with me. Still many places to visit in Tokyo. Please come back to Japan! Best regards Yoko
$237/ per group
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