I'll pick up you at your hotel and take you to traditional areas, Fukagawa and Ryougoku, which are reminiscent of old townscape in Edo, former name of Tokyo. You can enjoy more comfortable atmosphere apart from popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo. And at the end of my tour I'll take you to your favorite shopping area, Ginza, Shibuya or Shinjuku before leaving.
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
Fukagawa Edo Museum
The museum is a cultural facility established so that visitors could see the townscape of Fukagawa at the end of Edo era recreated in full size, where you can touch the actual living utensils and tools of old Japanese
Fukagawa Fudo
This is a branch temple of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple where you can join Goma Fire Ritual (Goma Ceremony) held every day in front of a consecrated fire.
Sushi restaurant in Tsukiji
I'd like to take you to my favorite sushi restaurant in Tsukiji.
Sumida Hokusai Museum
This is a museum displaying a large number of masterpieces of Katsushika Hokusai, who is a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
This is a main stadium of sumo wrestling. If you are lucky you can see sumo wrestlers and take a photo with them.
Ending Point
At your favorite shopping area at 4:30pm
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
-transportation fee for you and guide (about ¥1,000/ea), -entrance fee for you and guide (¥400/ea)
You can join the Goma Fire Ritual free of charge. However, If you have a particular blessing and want a wooden amulet held over the fire as a proof of this prayer, some ceremony fee is required. (¥5,000~¥10,000)
I am available from 9am to 5pm everyday.
I am flexible to one day trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Nikko if you pay my transportation fee on top of the tour in Tokyo.
Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy.
I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!
Rowena S.
“Outstanding Guide”
Our experience on this tour was truly memorable, thanks to our wonderful guide, Yoshi. He was professional, friendly, and made every part of the journey smooth and enjoyable. Yoshi’s attention to detail and genuine hospitality made the entire experience exceptional. We highly recommend both the tour and Yoshi as your guide!
Yoshi S.
Thank you for your kind comments which are very encouraging and motivating to me. I look forward to another opportunity. Yoshi
Rowena S.
“Enjoyable walking in Tokyo”
A peaceful walk through a lush forested path leading to Tokyo’s most important shrine. Traditional Tokyo district centered around Senso-ji Temple.
Yoshi S.
Hi Dean, thank you for the nice message. Yoshi
Barbara D.
“Great tour with Yoshi”
We had a very enjoyable day with Yoshi as our guide. He prepared a tour of Tokyo based on our wishes. It was well organized and a good balance of history, culture, food and religion. Highly recommend him
Yoshi S.
Hi Barbara, thank you for your warm message and walking a lot in the heat of the day. I’m sorry most of the stores and restaurants are closed on the Yanaka Street unfortunately. I hope you can enjoy a group tour all over Japan. Yoshi
$254/ per group