Private tour "My favorite Tokyo"
Joined 2016
Tokyo is simply magnificent. This is the definite metropolis that you can't know what really it is just through tour books. Tokyo is a place where the modern technology, and Japan's unique old tradition, myth coexist harmoniously. This tour is made mainly for the first comers who have few idea of what will be like traveling Japan.
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 the central Tokyo area,
Historical places such as Sensoji temple, Ueno park, Meiji shrine.....
Modern places such as Shinjyuku, Akihabara, Shibuya, Harajyuku...
Traditional garden such as Hamariku-garden , Kiyosumi-garden...
Great architectures such as in Ueno, Harajyuku .......
Ending Point
At your hotel in the central Tokyo 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.
(1) Admission fee for yours and guide's
(2) Lunch fee for yours and guide's
(3) Transportation charge for yours and the guide's
(4) Meeting you at and escorting you to your hotel in central Tokyo is no charge. However, in rare case , extra charge can be charged depend on the accessibility
Tour Important Information
(1) Since this is walking tour, please bring your best shoes easy to walk.
Also please do not bring your luggage.
Small back pack would be nice, if you need to.
(2) We can use taxi, but I'm sorry, it will be your account..
Important message from the supplier
We may walk a lot so wear flat shoes .
Please note there are few area even in Tokyo where I have difficulty to get to your place.
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 2016
About Tour Guide Mitsuru(mark) S.
KON-NICHI-WA (Hello) I’m Mitsuru (Mark) Sakai .
I was born in Hokkaido, the north part of Japan.
I moved to Seattle, USA when I was five and the name MARK was given by my classroom teacher then. It was also when I started to learn English, though it was a kid English, still I may using.
I came back to Japan when I was eleven and I experienced difficulties adjusting to new circumstances.
It was tough one.
Though, It forced me to notice the differences and similarities between the two countries.
Definitely these experiences became my precious back bone to be a tour guide still today.
My favorite subject is Japanese history especially regarding Shintoism, Buddhism and samurai-culture.
Also, since I studied architecture in university, I' m happy to introduce you our unique buildings and structures on the way.
However, my most favorite thing above all is to make your trip ever enjoyable.
I’d like to make you feel relaxed, safe and secured.
I wish I could see you someday soon..
Thank you.
Mitsuru Mark Sakai.
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
Reviews
Deirdre F.
“Book your tour with Mark - excellent guide!”
We had a wonderful day in Tokyo with Mark. He adjusted the tour and its timing based on our requests and it worked out perfectly. We saw a really great mix of quieter areas as well as the typical busy spots. Mark is very knowledgable on a wide variety of topics, from modern architecture to to local history and insights into Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Our daughter has celiac disease. Mark was extremely helpful in explaining this to restaurant staff and understanding what options would work for her. And having him as our guide helped us to get familiar with the trains system in Tokyo. Arigato, Mark!
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. . It was a real pleasure showing you around Tokyo. I'm especially happy to know you liked the Fukagawa area — it's one of my personal favorites. I' looking forward to seeing you some day.
Micha S.
“Great few days with Mark ”
We had Mark guide us for 2 days in Tokyo and 1 day in Kamakura . Mark was very insightful and helpful and easy to get along with . His english is very good and he has a pleasant personality . We highly recommend Mark if you plan a trip to Japan .
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to be your tour guide over the wonderful three days we spent together .. I sincerely hope to see you again someday Next time please let me take you to Enoshima.
Micha S.
“Excellent guide ”
Mark is very warm and speaks excellent english . His knowledge about Tokyo’s history is vast . He is very easy going and adapted to our group needs immediately . Very highly recommended .
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to be your tour guide over the wonderful three days we spent together .. I sincerely hope to see you again someday
$315/ per group
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