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, Japanese traditional architecture, quiet tranquility. We 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.
Goal would 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
- Harajuku West Exit (Not East, Takeshita 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.
Aoyama Street (Omotesando Subway Station)
Walk to Aoyama Street then find a restaurant for lunch.
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!
$113/ per group