Tokyo downtown history&culture Half Day Tour
Joined 2024
Enjoy the exotic Buddhist ceremony and townscope of Edo town. Located in the center of Tokyo, Monzen-Nakacho area is where you can learn Edo vibes and also see small local shops.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Metro Monzen Nakacho-station
- Station Exit 1 or I can pick up at your hotel(negotiable).
Fukagawa Fudō-dō
Buddhist place of worship famed for daily fire rituals involving sutra chanting & taiko drumming.
Tomioka Hachiman Shrine
Historical Japanese Shrine with various monuments which were related to Sumo wrestlers and famous Edo officer "Ino Tadataka".
Monzen Nakacho
Monzen Nakacho means "the town which has a gate of temple".There are still small shops for tourists.
Ending Point
Your hotel
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
public transportation fees (about 400 yen per person).
Tour Important Information
* The fire ceremony will be held at 9am,11am,1pm,3pm,5pm everyday.
* Taking pictures is prohibited in the precinct in the temple.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any health concern.
Important message from the supplier
About weekdays, I need to organize my schedule beforehand.
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 Ryoko E.
Hi, How are you? I am Ryoko, a tour guide in Japan.
Based on my experience working for an international company over 8years, I have learned English and have a dialogue with people from various cultures. I offer ideas for visiting spots together, eating, learning, and experiencing Japanese life in Isehara, as well as in the surrounding Kanagawa, and Tokyo area, which are difficult for foreign tourists to enter alone.
I live in Isehara city, Kanagawa prefecture. I am a Area Licensed Guide Interpreter; a local area guide. Oyama has over 2000 years long moutain worship history. You can enjoy the combination of lush vibrant green forest and calm sacred temples and shine.
If you are interested in some places which are not so famous for tourists, don't hesitate to make contact me! I can make a tour plan for you.
My interest includes...
•Japanese History
•Religions
•cooking, restaurants &cafe
•culture ,musems, art, literature and so on
Reviews
Aakash A.
“Ryoko was wonderful!”
We are a family of four visiting Tokyo for the first time and Ryoko took us through Harajuku and Shibuya. We had a wonderful day with her. She is knowledgeable and delightful. We would highly recommend her.
Ryoko E.
I was so glad to share a wonderful time with you. You are so polite and adorable kids, I enjoyed Tokyo vibes together. I am looking forward to your TV interview will be broadcasted :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!
Doy C.
“The amazing real Japan from start to end !!!”
This is the best of any day tours I’ve done and with one of the best guide Ryoko. As she is kind and very informative, her love for Japan was on show today and boy did it not disappoint. Amazing time checking out the local attractions away from the busy mainstream social media of Japan. I cannot thank you enough for the honour of the tour and it was a privilege in every sense. I look forward to future travels and will be in contact again without hesitation. Amazing person, amazing day, you’re too kind and generous to have the day planned for me. It was such a pleasure, 心から感謝します.
Ryoko E.
Hi Doy, thank you for everything! Because of you I found my hometown‘s nice aspects. You are so kind and polite, I enjoyed a lots talking with you about every single topic. Your perspective and ideas were fascinating for me. I’m looking forward to seeing you again!
Mark J.
“OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE !!!”
Ryoko set up a fully customized historical tour in Chiba for me, including the National Museum of Japanese History, which has very few displays in English. She was well prepared, we had some great conversation, and it was a delight to spend the afternoon being guided by her. I would highly recommended her to anyone looking for a top-tier day tour guide in Japan.
Ryoko E.
Hi Mark, Thank you for booking my tour and sending a great review! I really enjoyed time with you because your friendly attitude, knowledge and curiosity make me learn more about Japanese culture and history. Hope to see you again, and have a wonderful experience in Japan!
$70/ per group
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