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Tokyo Bayside Full Day Tour
Joined 2024
This tour covers key highlights along the Oedo Line and the Yurikamome Line, covers the highlights of the Minato district and Tokyo bayside. Note that the Yurikamome Line is a private, automated monorail to Odaiba with a nice ocean view.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
Hamarikyu Gardens
After exploring Tsukiji, take a short walk to Hamarikyu Gardens, a serene
retreat amidst the city. Famous for its seasonal flowers and tranquil ponds, this traditional Edoperiod garden is especially picturesque in April with cherry blossoms in bloom. You can also enjoy a matcha tea experience in the garden’s tea house, offering a peaceful moment of reflection.
Odaiba (Access via Yurikamome Line)
Lunch: Head to Odaiba and enjoy lunch at one of the many waterfront restaurants, with views of Tokyo Bay and the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza & Gundam Statue
After lunch, visit DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, home to the life-size Gundam Statue, a must-see for fans of Japanese pop culture and mecha enthusiasts.
Odaiba Seaside Park
Take a stroll along Odaiba Seaside Park, enjoying views of Tokyo’s skyline, including the Rainbow Bridge. The park offers a peaceful escape with sandy shores and a relaxing atmosphere.
Animeal Animal Cafe
Experience a unique animal encounter at Animeal Animal Cafe, where you can interact with various animals in a cozy, themed environment. This is a great place to unwind and enjoy Tokyo’s quirky cafe culture.
Toyosu Fish Market
Toyosu Fish Market is the largest wholesale seafood market in the world, known for its fresh fish, vibrant atmosphere, and the famous tuna auctions.
The market replaced the historic Tsukiji Fish Market in 2018 and offers a modern, spacious environment for visitors to explore.
Daimon Station: Zojoji Temple & Tokyo Tower
Zojoji Temple: Next, stop at Zojoji Temple, a significant Buddhist temple with rich history. From here, you can also enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Tower in the background, creating a picturesque blend of traditional and modern Tokyo.
• Tokyo Tower: Take some time to admire Tokyo Tower, one of Tokyo's most famous
landmarks, known for its iconic red-and-white design.
Optional: Shinjuku: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: End your day in Shinjuku with a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which offers free observation decks with spectacular views of the city skyline.
Depending on the time and location of your hotel this stop maybe possible on request.
Optional: Tsukiji Outer Fish Market
Visit to the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, famous for its fresh
seafood and bustling atmosphere. While the wholesale market has moved, the outer market remains vibrant with numerous stalls offering sushi, seafood bowls, and other local delicacies for breakfast.
Ending Point
Your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour guide fee
Interpreting
Hotel pick up/drop off within Tokyo 23wards
Temples and Shrines are admission-free
Guide's admissions
Guide's rail fare
Hamarikyu Tea House has 300 admissions per person and a small additional charge for tea (1000yen).
Your lunch (bring some cash for the fish market)
I appreciate if you could buy me some sushi at the Tsukiji Fish market
Your rail fare - Toei subway and Tokyo metro pass is 900yen.
The monorail to Odaiba is not covered on any discount passes round fare is about 720yen.
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
My tours focus on the Tokyo subway and rail-accessible locations. I am not able to provide a driver on this site.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Grant A.
Hello! My name is Grant, and I’ve spent over a decade living and exploring Japan. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I first came to Japan as a high school exchange student in Inuyama, a historic castle town in Aichi. My love for Japan began early—sparked by childhood games like Pokémon that were released in Japanese before English. This passion led me to pass the N2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test in 2018, study at language schools across Japan, and graduate from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy.
I’ve traveled to every prefecture in Japan, often using unlimited rail passes to explore castles, historic sites, and regional specialties.
I hold a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and my extensive experience living in Tokyo has made me an expert on the city’s transportation system, hidden gems, and affordable eats. With over 30 visits to Kyoto, I have deep knowledge of its historical sites and the broader cultural landscape of Japan. I studied at Japanese language school in Kyoto. I visited all the world heritage sites in Kyoto and have a lot of knowledge on the history of Japan. I can provide tours of Kyoto or places outside of Tokyo for an additional transportation fee.
Tour options:
Half-Day Tour: 20,000 yen (4 hours)
Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours)
Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen plus transportation expense
Reviews
“Perfect 1 day trip to Kyoto ”
I'm not very good at writing but the experience and places I was able to visit in one day and the logistics it takes to make it to everything is no small feat! Grant did an excellent job super professional and knowledgeable would recommend!
“Customized 4 hr tour”
Grant was fantastic, he met me at the Ariake Tennis Park. My main goal was to see some sites and learn how to use the Tokyo transit/train system. He more than exceeded my expectations and made the rest of our trip to Tokyo a success. He provided additional information on some of the additional activities my wife wanted to take in and we managed to find everything using the train system. I would highly recommend Grant for a tour.
“Ginza Line tour with Grant”
Grant was an excellent tour guide! He was very kind, flexible and extremely knowledgeable about Tokyo history, customs and areas. It was a fantastic introduction to a very complex city. He gave us a great orientation to the transit system and how it works. His Japanese fluency is terrific and he is besides all that funny and personable, very easy to be with. We felt so much more confident about the rest of our 2 week stay in Japan. We would have booked another tour but he was pretty much booked up! We highly recommend his tours!
$256/ per group
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