This tour covers key highlights along the Yurikamome Line, and Tokyo bayside. Note that the Yurikamome Line is a private, automated monorail to Odaiba with a nice ocean view.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
Odaiba (Access via Yurikamome Line)
Head to Odaiba and enjoy views of Tokyo Bay and the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza & Gundam Statue
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.
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.
Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Explore the future at Miraikan, Japan’s leading science museum, featuring cutting-edge robotics, space exploration exhibits, and interactive displays on AI and environmental science. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, it offers hands-on experiences with humanoid robots like ASIMO and a stunning geo-cosmos display.
Admission: Adults ¥630, 18 and under ¥210
Optional: 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.
Ending Point
Your Hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Tour guide fee
Interpreting
Hotel pick up/drop off within Tokyo 23wards
Guide's admissions
Guide's rail fare
Your lunch (bring some cash for the fish market)
I appreciate if you could buy me some sushi at the Fish market
Your rail fare
Full-Day Odaiba Tour Option (8 Hours)
Extend your tour into a full-day adventure with two unique options:
1. Tokyo Bay Cruise & Asakusa – Take a scenic ferry ride from Odaiba to Asakusa, enjoying breathtaking waterfront views before arriving at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple. Explore Nakamise Street’s traditional shops and local street food.
2. Hamarikyu Gardens & Zojoji Temple – Visit the serene Hamarikyu Gardens for a traditional matcha tea experience in a historic teahouse, then continue to Zojoji Temple near Tokyo Tower, a significant Buddhist temple with deep cultural and historical roots.
DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR DRIVING SERVICES.
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Important Information – Please Read Before Inquiring
Inquiries should be made with the intent to book a tour.
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1.Do not ask me about Mt. Fuji. The mountain is usually not visible, meaning you can not see it; if you don't understand what that means you need to google "Mt. Fuji visibility". You probably want to join a group bus tour which is not what I am offering.
2. Tours are rail based, full day tours are roughly 20,000 steps.
3. I do not make bookings on behalf of customers, the tours cover areas that not require advanced reservations.*
*I can take you to places you booked in advance or as a drop-off point to end as well.
4.I am no longer accommodating vegans/vegetarians for not following Japanese etiquette. When visiting a restaurant you must order 1 item per person, don't bring in your own food, non-meat options typically contain dashi (a fish based product) and substitutions are not an option.
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. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for Japanese language, culture, and history.
I hold an N2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and I graduated from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy. I’ve visited all 47 prefectures and explored a wide range of historical sites, shrines, and castles throughout the country. My background in Japanese history helps me provide context that brings depth and meaning to the places we visit—whether it's understanding a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, the story behind a castle ruin, or uncovering the historical layers of a Tokyo neighborhood.
If you’re planning to explore Tokyo, here are some tour options to consider:
One day in Tokyo? The Ginza Line Tour offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights.
Two days? Pair the East Tokyo Tour and West Tokyo Tour to get a well-rounded experience.
Interested in anime? The Anime Tour is flexible and can be tailored to match your specific interests.
For those looking to go beyond the city, I also offer day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and other nearby destinations.
While most guests book Tokyo-based tours, I also guide in other regions—especially Kyoto, where I’ve visited every World Heritage Site. I regularly lead tours in Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, Hikone, and other locations easily reached by rail. Multi-day and custom tours are available on request.
Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours)
Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen + transportation
Feel free to get in touch to plan a tour that fits your interests and travel plans.
Huy T.
“Another great day trip with Grant”
It was our 3rd day with Grant on this trip. We went to the seaside towns of Kamakura and Inoshima. A lot of walking and even more stairs than the previous 2 days. Nice weather allowed us to accomplish everything on the list. Again, Grant was great in guiding us around and explaining thoroughly the visited sites. We had a lot of laugh together. Hate to say goodbye because we really enjoyed the time with him.
Huy T.
“Excellent guide. Highly recommend ”
We just had our 2 days with Grant during our Tokyo visit. We did Western Tokyo and Eastern Tokyo. We walked a lot at our pace and covered just enough places. Grant was very friendly and has great knowledge about Japan culture and history. He was able to answer all of our questions in regards to the visited sites, transportation, Japanese lifestyles, etc… We finished ahead of time during on both days because we were all very efficient moving along. This worked for us because we were tired by the end of the day still due to our jet lag. Grant is also fluent in English and Japanese. We will be on our 3rd day with him today. We really enjoyed the tour provided.
Katy W.
“Very Grateful for Grant!”
We booked Grant for two days on two different tours. Grant was helpful, accommodating, easy to get along with, very knowledgeable, knew all the best local places for dining and was even able to help us on our way with support to book train tickets for our onwards journey through Japan and advice for other places worth seeing on our future stops through the country. We feel really lucky to have had two of our Tokyo days with Grant, highly recommend!
$199/ per group