Please join a memorable tour for traditional experience!
Joined 2017
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.
Itinerary
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
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
-transportation fee for you and guide (about ¥1,000/ea), -entrance fee for you and guide (¥400/ea)
Tour Important Information
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)
Important message from the supplier
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.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Yoshi S.
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 am 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!!
Reviews
“Magnificent Hakone in just a day”
We had an enjoyable family trip of 4 : Yoshi-san is very experience tour guide (english & japanese speaking) and very knowledgeable on Japan’s history and culture. He gave an itinerary proposal with passion including many places of must experience spot and we are truly grateful can experience so much in a day. Meet at our hotel & guide us to buy ticket and start the journey with riding a pirate ship viewing the beautiful scenery of the iconic Mount Fuji, also encompasses Hakone Shrine, a Shinto shrine with a red “torii” gate overlooking Lake Ashi, delicious lakeside restaurant for lunch. Took rope-way to – Owakudani Valley, volcanic with steaming sulfur vents at Mount Hakone's base. Down by bus & train to public Hakone onsen (hot springs), delicious Japanese dinner. We are so grateful for Yoshi, and we would like recommend his tour to anyone visiting Tokyo & I believe his tour is a special one for everyone because he work with "Love that gives" Thank you so much, Yoshi and hope we can meet again in near future.
Yoshi S.
Hi Cheah, thank you for your warm message which is a great encouragement to my guiding activities. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Yoshi
“Everything is Awesome with Yoshi”
Our family of 5 with 4, 5, & 7 year olds had a great time with Yoshi. He was very accommodating and flexible with our tour and crafted a lovely experience that was enjoyable for all. He was very informative and organized. We highly recommend his services. Thank you, Yoshi
Yoshi S.
Hi Brandon, thank you for your warm message. I really enjoyed being with your family. Your kids are so cute and well behaved. I hope you could enjoy a panoramic view at the observation deck of Tokyo Sky Tree. Yoshi
“Exceptional Tokyo Tour with Yoshi!!”
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of taking a guided tour with Yoshi in January 2024, and it was hands down one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Yoshi is an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide who made Tokyo’s rich history and culture come alive for us. He curated a thoughtful itinerary that included many must-see spots, and we were amazed at how much we were able to experience in a single day. Yoshi’s insights gave us a deeper appreciation for everything we saw. His explanations of the historical and cultural significance of each location were engaging and added so much depth to our experience. What truly sets Yoshi apart is his ability to connect with his guests and tailor the tour to make it unforgettable. Thanks to him, we not only visited amazing places but also gained a genuine understanding of Tokyo and its culture, which enriched the rest of our stay in Japan. We are so grateful for Yoshi and his time, and we wholeheartedly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. Thank you, Yoshi, for making our trip so memorable—you’re the reason we’ll cherish these memories forever!
Yoshi S.
Hi Lindsey, Thank you for your extremely warm message. I also enjoyed being with you and your husband. I hope my explanations will make your trip in Japan a little more valuable. Have a nice trip! Yoshi
$248/ per group
More tours by Yoshi S.
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
There are lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo. I will arrange a customized one-day tour based upon your requirements so that you could enjoy your stay in Tokyo. We can discuss and decide places to visit effectively for a limited amount of time. One example is shown here as follows, but I'm sure I will take you to some of my best selections so that you could enjoy both of traditional and modern culture. I can arrange an appropriate lunch restaurant based upon your requirement.
Wonderful Hakone to be left in your memorial album
Hakone is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations with easy access from Tokyo, attracting both of international and domestic visitors seeking a break from busy city life. There are many hot spring resort with numerous inns, restaurants and gift shops. You can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature including breathtaking views of nearby Mt. Fuji. With this tour you will have wonderful experience to be left in your memorial album.
Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji, Pagoda and Cherry blossoms!
Lake kawaguchi is one of the Five Lakes at the foot of Mt. Fuji and also a resort area. Visitors can enjoy various experiences on top of fine view of Mt. Fuji throughout the year. Many kinds of delicious local food like "Tempura" and "Hoto noodle" are available.
Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan with easy access from Tokyo, I'll pick up you at your staying hotel and take you to one day trip to Kamakura which is located about 50km southwest of Tokyo. Kamakura was the seat of the first military government called Shogunate during the period from the end of 12th century to the early 14th century. Then Kamakura has many historical and cultural sites and attracts visitors all over the world as well as Kyoto and Nara.
Other Popular Off the Beaten Path Tours in Tokyo
The unbeaten tracks of Sumida and Koto Wards (5 hour excursion)
Sumida and Koto area was part of the eastern peripheral of old Edo with many second houses of feudal lords which typically had splendid Japanese gardens. Visit and stroll two gardens that have been retained to this day. Also included are visits to a memorial park related to the Kanto Earthquake of 1923, a historic Buddhist temple related to Sumo and the Fukagawa Edo Museum.
Ueno and Yanaka
Ueno is a popular district of Tokyo. The open market of Ameyayokocho, a black market that appeared at the end of the war that sold candy and American products. The first public park in Japan, there are seven museums, a zoo and many temples and shrines. Yanaka is a residential district of Tokyo that escaped the bombs, known for its Machiya-style wooden houses, a large cemetery where the last shogun is buried, Buddhist temples and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour
Bunkyo City is in the heart of central Tokyo, just north of Chiyoda City where the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station are. The city is Tokyo’s typical residential and academic area where I was born, grew up, and live now. We'll move around the city with a Bunkyo City Community Bus, B-guru ( “beagle”, the mascot character of the bus), and visit Edo-Tokyo Japanese gardens and other calm and pleasant sites. You'll also catch a glimpse of Tokyo citizens’ life during the tour.
Excursion off the Beaten Track in the Suburbs of Tokyo
We will explore the western suburbs of Tokyo in this tour. If you are looking for something different from the crowded tourist attractions in the central part of Tokyo, you will enjoy exploring the western suburbs of Tokyo. I recommend this tour not to first timers but to repeaters who have been to famous places in Tokyo. You will discover traditional spots in the beautiful environment of the suburbs. Weather permitting, lunch in a local restaurant can be replaced by a picnic lunch in a park.
