Tokyo is known for its cutting-edge architecture. The center is Harajuku to Omotesando Promenades. You can enjoy lots of modern architecture both side of promenades. We will start from Meiji Shrine, then move to Takeshita street where you can find cute ‘Kawaii’ culture.
On Omotesando Promenades you will find a gorgeous line-up of newly designed architecture, such as Omotesando Hills by Tadao Ondo etc. Finish is Shibuya where you can enjoy Shibuya Crossing.
Goal will be good Japanese restaurant.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Harajuku Station West Exit, through
- JR Harajuku West Exit (Not East, Takeshita Exit). When you come by JR , please go through OMOTESANDO gate and find west exit. I will wait for you in front of CVS ( convienience store) near west exit. If you want me to pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo 23 ward, I can.
Start of the tour *flexible meeting time 8:00-14:00
Meet & Start from JR Harajuku Station West Exit
Meiji Shrine
Enshrined for Meiji Emperor after his death, 1930. Thoughtfully designed by professional forest designer from the scratch supported by public donations.
Takeshita Street
Opposite area of Meiji Shrine is Takaeshita street next to Harajuku Station.
You can walk through the famous Japanese cute ‘Kawaii’ culture street and enjoy shops and restaurants.
Omotesando Promerades
Ginza is a shopping area for established class. Omotesando is more young and vivid.
You can find a lot of new challenges by shop owners and architect designers in Omotesando.
If you have an iterest in architecture, you will surely enjoy your time.
Famous names of architects are Hiroshi Nakamura, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, Kisho Kurokawa, Kenzo Tange, Toyoo Ito,,,, and goes on.
Shibuya Crossing
Move to Shibuya and walk through Shibuya Crossing then find a good Japanese restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Ending Point
Last place of the tour or your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guiding
Hotel pick-up in Tokyo 23 ward
Transportation fee (you & guide) / Entrance tickets/ Meals (you & guide)
I will estimate your transportation fee after deciding our itinerary.
Lunch per person would be around ¥2,000-¥3,000, Dinner would be around ¥4,000-¥7,000.
If you have a particular interest for museums & buildings, I will check it for you.
Nezu Museum ¥1,600 etc..
To enjoy good walking, your proper clothes and shoes are appreciated.
As for transportation, I will propose to use public transportation of JR or subway mainly.
Upon request, we can walk to Nezu Museum and Roppongi,
I can rearrange the schedule to One-day tour.
In the case, you want to book the tour with more than 8 persons, please send a message to me.
If your hotel near Yokohama Station, I can also pick you up then we can move to Tokyo.
I can guide you to Mt. Fuji, Japanese Alps, Nikko, Kyoto and Osaka if you cover my expenses.
Welcome to Japan! I'm Shin. I have been an English Guide in Japan more than10 years.
I can guide Tokyo, Kanagawa and almost all metropolitan sightseeing and walking spots.
I was born in Kobe, grown up in Osaka, and studied in Kyoto,
so not only Tokyo but I also have a good knowledge of Japanese historical cities.
I love talking about Japanese food & culture, walking quiet narrow streets, drinking tasty Japanese whisky, Sumo, Rugby & Sports, and Japanese mountains.
I climbed Mt. Fuji 18 times with foreign guests. We enjoyed the auspicious moments of sunrising from the summit.
I would like to support you to make your stay in Japan memorable and precious one.
It is grateful if you refer to my proposed tour schedule,
in the case you have your own interests, I am happy to tailor the tour schedule responding your requests.
Please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to sharing wonderful time in Japan with you. Be my guest!
Warren L.
“One day tour of Tokyo ”
Our 9 hours one day tour with Shin covered almost the whole city of Tokyo. Started in Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Omotesando, etc Then to Shibuya Crossing. Had a beautiful Tempura lunch. Walked to Imperial Palace & Mitsubishi Museum. Tokyo Tower observatory and Zojoji. Walked the areas of Yanaka and Nexus. Our guard Shin did an outstanding guarding our way though the complicated Subway system, without him we would have completed loss. I highly recommend Shin as your guard to Tokyo.
Shin N.
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Warren san. It was my pleasure that we enjoyed a long city walk even though Japanese summer still shows its strengths. As I explained this summer is the hottest and will become the longest summer in the Japanese History. We couldn’t control the heat. Thank you again your patience and challenge to walk through the tour. Our tour was flexible and tried to suit your interest. That was a good thing we could have enough communication to decide the schedule. Our tour requests us a bit busy and long walking, however, it is good to hear you & Margarita san made it and enjoyed it. Best regards, Shin
Warren L.
“Beside visited the Giant Buddha, also the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine. And had a beautiful lunch in Kamakura ”
Our guide Shin did an outstanding job explaining each places we visited not just the history but why and when all existing stories behave each places. Eventhough the weather was hot and humid, and lots walking, but we enjoyed every minute on the trip with Shin. Would recommend this tour with Shin for anyone interested in visiting Kamakura.
Shin N.
Thank you for your kind review, Warren san. I was a little worried about your condition after the long walking yesterday under the summer heat, but your quick recovery with Margarita san made our tour pleasant and fruitful, Arigatou! I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your initiatives and support. As I said in the tour, Kamakura is my favorite city. I have a good friend who lives in Kamakura and visit his home a few times a year. In Kamakura, you can enjoy beautiful Japanese sceneries, like cherry blossoms in Spring, fireflies in June, and autumn leaves etc. It was my pleasure I could guide you to my favorite city, Kamakura. I will remember for a long time, the seaside scenery and a beautiful lunch we enjoyed together. Best regards, Shin
$112/ per group