Pepper_4 It's fun to see its response and reaction closely.

Pepper_3 It's fun to see its response and reaction closely.

Pepper_2 It's fun to see its response and reaction closely.

Pepper_1 It's fun to see its response and reaction closely.

Samurai Museum at Shinjuku

Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) was founded in 1920 to worship the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort Empress Shoken. It is guarded by a forest of about 170,000 trees and is an urban oasis. More than 3million people visit Meiji Shrine to worship during the first three days of the New Year. You can feel what a Japanese shrine looks like and learn Japanese thought about Shinto that is the indigenous religion of Japan.

Edo (present-day Tokyo) Tokyo Museum - Kabuki

Odaiba - near Daiba Station

Odaiba - DiverCity Tokyo - Gundam

Odaiba - DiverCity Tokyo - Gundam_1

Odaiba - DiverCity Tokyo - Hello Kitty Japan

Odaiba - Pallet Town

Odaiba - Pallet Town - Venus Fort_1

Odaiba- Pallet Town - Kiddy Land

Odaiba - Pallet Town - Venus Fort

Odaiba - Pallet Town - Ghiburi shop (Donguri Republic)

Odaiba - Pallet Town - Fun Cart Ride (1F, History Garage)

Odaiba - Pallet Town - Toyota City Showcase

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Odaiba - Pallet Town - Toyota City Showcase_2

Edo (present-day Tokyo) Tokyo Museum - Model of Edo Castle (in early 1600s)

Gate of Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) that was founded in 1920, guarded by a forest of 170,000 trees, and is an urban oasis.

Imperial Palace Plaza and Imperial Palace East Gardens (admission free, open except Monday and Friday and special days)

Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) of Sensoji at Asakusa

Nakamise shopping street of Sensoji at Asakusa

Sensoji at Asakura

Tokyo SKYTREE town (Tokyo SKYTREE (634m) two observation decks at 350m and 450m) , and a new downtown-style commercial facility )

Akihabara

Ameyoko street in Ueno

Kabukiza Theater (in Ginza)

Zojo-ji (Tokugawa Shogun's family temple) and Tokyo Tower ( 333m, Main observatory at 150m height , 900Yen))

Rikugien Gardens (300Yen (65 years old and over : 150 Yen) )

Hama-rikyu Gardens (300Yen (65 years old and over : 150 Yen) )

Sensoji Temple at Asakusa

Kabukiza Theater 3F (in Ginza)

Kabukiza Theater 1F (in Ginza)

Odaiba - Pallet Town - Toyota Mega Web - Ride Studio

Ota Memorial Museum of Art (for Ukiyoe) at Harajuku.　Ukiyoe is an artistic genre of wood-block printings or paintings developed during the Edo period. It depicts the Japanese landscapes and the everyday life of ordinary people.

Ukiyoe - There are several museums and special exhibitions about Ukiyoe. Ukiyoe is an artistic genre of wood-block printings or paintings developed during the Edo period. It depicts the Japanese landscapes and the everyday life of ordinary people.

Your Own One Day Tour in Tokyo

Shinichiro

Licensed Guide

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Tokyo

8 Hours

up to 15 people

English ( Business ), Japanese ( Native )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
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'It'll be my great pleasure to prepare a customized tour for you based on your specific interests and requests. I'll also be very flexible about the tour schedule so that you can really enjoy the tour.

Itinerary

Feel free to personalize this offer with Shinichiro.

About 3-5 sightseeing spots where you would like to visit within about 8 hours
Some candidate sightseeing spots are listed in the description of this tour

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Departure & Return

Starting time 09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Meeting Point At your hotel or place of your request

Ending Point At your hotel or convenient place for you

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in the Tokyo 23 wards area

What‘s not included

1. transportation fee (both you and guide) (Note: Tokyo Metro 1-Day Open Ticket: Adult 600 Yen, Tokyo Metro and JR in Tokyo 1-Day Open Ticket: Adult 1590 Yen).
You can get info by input 'tokyometro ticket 1day' on the Internet.
2. meals
3. entrance fee (both you and guide)

Important

I can also guide you in Okinawa, Kagoshima, Shimane, Hiroshima, Kobe, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Shiga, Kanazawa, if you pay my transportation fee between Tokyo or Yokohama, my hotel fee, and cost of my meals.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How much will the transportation fee in the tour be?

A1. Tokyo Metro (subway) and JR(Japan National Railwayｓ) are punctual and very convenient for the transportation in Tokyo area. It'll cost about 600 Yen to 1600 Yen per person if you use 1-Day Open Tickets.　There are many different kinds of 1-Day Open Tickets.　

Following is the site of one of them: English web site about several types of 1-Day Open Tickets of Tokyo metro (subway).
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/1day/#

Q2. What will the admission fee be?

A2. Following is Information of the admission fee as of January 1, 2018:
1. Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine) - free,
2. Imperial Palace Plaza (and Imperial Palace East Gardens) - free,
3. Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), Nakamise Shopping Street) - free,
4. Tokyo SKYTREE Town (Tokyo SKYTREE tower(645m) (Observation deck at 350m: Adult 2,060 Yen, Observation deck at 450m: Adult: Plus 1,030 Yen) ,
5. Tokyo Tower (333m, Main observatory at 150m: Adult 900 Yen, Special observatory at 250m: Adult Plus 700 Yen (under renewal construction as of January 1, 2018) (,and Zojoji Temple- free),
6. Ginza Shopping street (and Kabukiza Theater) - free (, fee of Kabukiza Theater to see one act of Kabuki plays at 4th floor would be 1000 to 2000 Yen (1-2 hours)),
7. Tsukiji Outer Market - free,
8 Japanese gardens (Hama-Rikyu gardens, Rokugien gardens, etc.) - 300 Yen,
9. Akihabara shopping area - free,
10. Shibuya, Harajyuku, and Omotesando - free,
11. Shinjuku - free,
12. Edo (present-day Tokyo) Tokyo Museum - Adult 600 Yen for permanent exhibition (Note: Temporarily closed until March 31, 2018),
13. Ueno, Ameyoko street , Yanaka downtown area, etc.- free,
14. Ota Memorial Museum of Art (for Ukiyoe) - Adult 700 Yen to 1000 Yen,
etc.

Q3. Can we enjoy the similar tour by bicycle?

A3. If you are interested in a cycling tour to know Tokyo Culture, you can get info by input 'Tokyo Culture Cycling Tour' on the Internet. The shop of the tour is very near to Sensoji temple at Asakusa.

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from GoWithGuide.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Reviews ( 8 )

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Irene ( Couple ) United States

Irene United States ( Couple )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Knowledgeable, friendly, intelligent ”

Meeting Shinichiro became a real window to today's Japan. Very good English (lots of job experience in the USA), really great mutual understanding. Thank you, Shinichiro!

Shinichiro:

Dear Irene, I hope you returned home safely. Thank you very much for your review comments and wonderful time during our tour from Yokohama to Kamakura on October 14. I really enjoyed it and it's precious memory for me. The book 'At Home in Japan' (about today's Japan) by Rebecca Otowa will be delivered to me from Amazon next week. Very best wishes for health and happiness of both of you. Sincerely Yours, Shinichiro Hazeki (Shin)

Ted ( Couple ) United States

Ted United States ( Couple )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ The best guide we have ever had! ”

Shin was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. It’s clear he loves what he does and does it well. Shin was always prompt and very flexible. He took us to amazing places and always made sure to keep an eye on us so we would never get lost. His historical and cultural knowledge is exceptional. He made all our dinner reservations for us and even gave us maps and addresses in Japanese for the taxi drivers. I can honestly say that we have gained a new friend in Shin and I’m sure we will keep in touch. I can recommend Shin with the highest recommendation possible. If it were possible to give him more than 5 stars I would certainly do so. Anyone having him as a guide would be very fortunate indeed. I’m sure he will make your trip special as he has made ours.

Shinichiro:

Dear Ted, Thank you for your very good review comments. It was my great pleasure and honor to be your guide to visit Yokohama, Tokyo, Kamakura, and Nikko for past six days. I was very impressed by intimate relationship and partnership of you and your wife. Both of you have been caring for each other very much and paying respects to each other’s opinions and requests. What a wonderful couple you are. I learned a lot from you and would like to try what I learned in my private life. Conversations with you were very enjoyable and precious. I'm glad that you had the memorable and comfortable trip to Japan this time. Very best wishes for health and happiness of both of you and your family members. I’m looking forward to seeing you again some time in the future. Sincerely Yours, Shinichiro ... read more

Russell ( Family with kids ) Australia

Russell Australia ( Family with kids )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ An Excellent Guide to Kamakura ”

We booked Shin to take our family to Kamakura for the day. We could not have had a more friendly, considerate, informative guide. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him.

Shinichiro:

Dear Russell, Thank you for your review comment. I hope you are enjoying the stay in Japan. It's my great pleasure and honor to be the guide of your family at Kamakura last Sunday. I think the tour of three generation members are lovely and wonderful, and I was very impressed. Please give my best regards to all of your family members including those who couldn't join the tour this time. Very best wishes for your health and happiness. Sincerely Yours, Shinichiro Hazeki (Shin)

PAUL ( Friends ) United States

PAUL United States ( Friends )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Our day in Tokyo ”

Shinichiro was a great guide. His English was excellent. He accommodated our changes to our itinerary and we enjoyed an excellent day with him.

Shinichiro:

Dear Paul, Thank you for your excellent review comment. I hope you returned home safely. It's my great pleasure and honor to be the guide for your group on April 21st. I was impressed by very good relations among your group members. Please give my best regards to all of them. Very best wishes for your health and happiness. Sincerely Yours, Shinichiro (Shin)

Joanne ( Family with kids ) United States

Joanne United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

2 years ago

“ best layover tour guide experience ”

Shinishiro-san was very friendly and informative. He was patient and very accommodating during our all too brief but fun tour of Tokyo during our layover there. If you are looking for a great tour guide to show you around Japan, we highly recommend him! We know we will when decide to come back to visit Japan again.

Shinichiro:

Dear Joanne, Thank you for your comment. It's my great pleasure and honor to be your guide on January 14. Though it's a very challenging and a little bit hard schedule to visit Tokyo Tower, Akihabara, and Asakura by your requests within about four hours because of your layover (stopover) at Narita airport, we could manage it by your strong cooperation. I was very impressed by wonderful harmony and relationship among your family members of three generations. Please give my best regards to them. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions about Japan-related things. Very best wishes for health and happiness of your family. Sincerely Yours, Shin (Shinichiro Hazeki)

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