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Please join a memorable tour for traditional experience!
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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’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!!
Reviews
Matthew K.
“Great Tokyo tour!”
My son and I had a great tour around Tokyo with Yoshi. Very informative, a good mix of historical a new, would highly recommend to others. Thank you Yoshi!
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Yoshi S.
Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. I also enjoyed being with you and your family. Your comments are a great encouragement to me as I continue to work as a guide. Yoshi
Rhett B.
“Wonderful Guide”
I booked Yoshi for day one of our Japan adventure. The idea being we knew nothing about the transportation or the culture & felt spending the day with him would secure our bearings. Perfect choice. Yoshi speaks wonderful english, is incredibly knowledgeable, provides an awesome first day experience (a wonderful person as well). Bring your best walking shoes. Your feet will thank you. Thanks Yoshi!
Yoshi S.
Hi Rhett, Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. I also enjoyed being with you. Your comments are a great encouragement to me as I continue to work as a guide. Yoshi
Maggie B.
“If you want an amazing tour ….. that’s fun and educational book Yoshi ”
When you book Yoshi he sends you a list of areas to visit in Tokyo. Then he also asks what you would like to see in the area. He incorporated everything we asked for and taught us as we went. We went to the temples and shrines. He taught us about religion and the customs. Something we were worried about was using the subway system in Tokyo Yoshi showed us how to get tickets and then helped us travel all through Tokyo, which helped us throughout our trip. He was very personal he told us stories from his own life and childhood about Tokyo. I would do this within the first couple days of arriving in Tokyo it will help you so much with the city and the subway system. Also, it was an amazing time. When we talk about the trip, we usually talk about the tour with Yoshi. It’s amazing !
Yoshi S.
Hi Maggie, Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. I also enjoyed being with your family and friends. Your comments are a great encouragement to me as I continue to work as a guide. Yoshi
$253/ per group
More tours by Yoshi S.
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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.
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
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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.
Wonderful Hakone to be left in your memorial album
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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.
Lake Kawaguchi, Mt. Fuji, Pagoda and Cherry blossoms!
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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.
Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
Other Popular Off the Beaten Path Tours in Tokyo
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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.
Japanese Gardens and Tokyo Life: Bunkyo City Customized Tour
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Excursion off the Beaten Track in the Suburbs of Tokyo
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Explore Tokyo Hidden Gems Walking Tour by Trains
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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.
The unbeaten tracks of Sumida and Koto Wards (5 hour excursion)
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