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Taka's Tokyo "As you like" One Day Tour
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Joined 2018
This one-day walking tour is designed only for you, based on your interests. Whether it rains or the sun shines, I will be as flexible as possible. You can learn about Japanese history, culture and lifestyle. If you have no idea where to visit, I will suggest some places that meet your interests. And of course, you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisines, such as Sushi, Tempura, Ramen, Yakitori and more. The maximum number people I can guide is 3 (please send me a message before you book me).
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 23 ward Tokyo)
Tsukiji / Ginza /Asakusa / Omotesando
Tokyo one day tour plan A
Ueno / Yanaka / Imperial Palace and East Gardens / Akihabara
Tokyo one day tour plan B
Odaiba / Roppongi / Shibuya/ Daikanyama
Tokyo one day tour plan C
Ending Point
At your hotel (in23 ward Tokyo)
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 pickup(in 23 ward Tokyo)
Costs for transportation fee, foods & drinks, entrance fee, for you and guide
Tour Important Information
We use public transportation and we walk quite a lot, so please wear comfortable shoes.
The best way to experience Tokyo is with your own private local guide. Please contact me and let me know if you have any places that you wish to visit in Tokyo. The whole itinerary is designed only for you, based on your request. Please enjoy Tokyo through the eyes of a local private guide! I will try to make your day special and enjoyable.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Taka M.
Would you like to have a private guide when you are traveling to Tokyo?
I adjust the experience based upon your needs and desires, so I will ensure that your goals are met.
Hello, I'm Taka.
Tokyo is my hometown all through my life, and I know many interesting places and things to do, which are not yet introduced in the travel books. It will be a real pleasure sharing my knowledge with you.
Tokyo is a truly exciting and multi-dimensional city. I can offer you unique and memorable experiences here in Tokyo. How about walking along some back streets and taste some local delicacies? Or try Sake and Japanese wine?
I have been in broadcasting business for over 30 years, and as a TV director I have made a countless coverage trips all around the globe.
Also I am a professional winemaker in the Unites States, and stay in California during the harvest time every year, from September to November.
With my unique business back ground, I have decided to start my new business as a professional tour guide specializing in the Tokyo area.
Let’s enjoy the cutting-edge Tokyo with a former TV director and a winemaker!
Reviews
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Ron S.
“The Best One Day Guided Tour Ever!!!”
I had a fantastic day with Taka as my private guide! I loved the fact that when I booked Taka, he messaged me, asked questions and got to know me a little better. This helped me identify the things I enjoy and would also like to experience in Japan. Taka has incredible attention to detail. He put together an amazing itinerary and met me at my hotel. Taka is a great communicator, he is funny :) and I instantly felt very comfortable with him. As much time as he spent putting together a perfect itinerary, he also adjusted the itinerary to make the day even more special for me based on my interest. A quick example, while he showed me the Tsukiji Outer market he noticed me looking at a chef’s knife and asked me if I was interested in them. I said yes (now I am, I didn't know it before), and he took me to this incredible store near Askusa (I think) that had all kinds of different chef knives. It wasn't part of the itinerary, but he managed to fit it in, and we still kept to our schedule. The day went by so quickly because I was having so much fun with Taka. If it is your first time to Japan or you are a returning visitor, I highly recommend that you have Taka as your guide. Taka, thank you so much for a fun packed special day.
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Taka M.
Dear Ron, I'm deeply touched and humbled by your wonderful review. I imagine the rest of your time in Japan was just as lovely. Your wife must have been delighted with the knife you bought for her ;) Hope you’ll return to Japan someday. I’d love to see you again!
Linda D.
“One Day Guided Tour of Tokyo”
We had an amazing day with Taka! From the time we made the booking, Taka was very easy to communicate with. He was very helpful in planning our day with our interests and sightseeing requests to maximize our time together. Taka planned a great day for us and covered off everything we had requested and so much more. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he shared with us during the day. He has a very friendly personality and professional manner along with his years of travel guide experience which made our day with him very enjoyable. Thank you, Taka, Linda and Russell
Taka M.
Hi Linda and Russell, Thank you for the wonderful review! Your journey has only just begun. Enjoy Japan to the fullest, and I hope we meet again!
Kathleen P.
“A wonderful day of seeing less common sights”
Taka put a great deal of thought and care into our plan and it was an outstanding introduction to Japanese culture and Tokyo. We visited many places tourists would maybe never knew about - it was fantastic. I can’t recommend Taka enough. Thank you Taka!
Taka M.
Dear Kathleen, thank you for writing such a lovely review. Tokyo has so many layers beyond the tourist spots. That what makes it so fascinating! I hope you continue to discover charming little surprises throughout Japan. Wishing you a wonderful journey!
$296/ per group
More tours by Taka M.
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Taka's Tokyo Hipster Winery Tour
You might think, “Winery in Tokyo?” But the history of winemaking in Japan started in the 19th century. High-quality wines are produced in Japan and some labels have won the gold medal at an international wine competition in France. Let me introduce you a wine tour in Tokyo. The wineries are small. There are no vineyards. But it can be enjoyed as a half day fun trip inside Tokyo.
Taka's Tokyo Hipster Winery Tour
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Taka's Excursion from Tokyo to Yokohama
If you have extra day in Tokyo, how about this one-day round trip tour to Yokohama? It has a lot on tap for every visitor, from experiencing original culture to fun and exciting tourism destinations. Explore Yokohama with your guide. Find the best things to do, what's on, activities, and sightseeing in a port city located only 30 minutes away from Tokyo. The maximum number people I can guide is 3 (please send me a message before you book me).
Taka's Excursion from Tokyo to Yokohama
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Tokyo
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Tokyo,Now &Then
Tokyo is a modern metropolitan city built on an ancient Edo, where Tokugawa samurai government was settled. Even now we can find old relics of ancient Edo among truly modern Tokyo streets. Asakusa, Ueno and the Imperial Palace itself are some of the examples. Let’s explore Tokyo with me and find the soul of Japan.
Tokyo,Now &Then
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A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
My tours are essentially tailor-made, but I have listed a model tour due to this site's rules. It is designed for first-time visitors who want to explore Tokyo’s must-see spots. If you’d like to visit other places, feel free to send me a message—I’d be happy to create a personalized tour just for you!
A one-day tour covering major spots in Tokyo for your first visit
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Tokyo Six Hour Tour Customized for You
Tokyo is a fantastic city with so many places to visit. The city has it’s own history, culture, art, food and religion, and you will know better when you have a guide. If you are interested in specific area like street food, Japanese architecture and garden, tea ceremony experience, animal cafes, anime figures or wearing kimono, I can help you.
Tokyo Six Hour Tour Customized for You
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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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