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Tokyo downtown history&culture Half Day Tour
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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
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Stefan R.
“Perfect start for the first time in Japan”
Ryoko is very lovely, sweet, kind and knowledgeable. And comes very prepared to give you as much information as she can. She made that first day really special and planned a beautiful trip, off the Mainstream places which are also just as beautiful. The Fire Ceremony was a real highlight. And i learned a lot about the history of Edo/Tokyo. And how to get around the public Transit. It was a pleasure to have her around.
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Ryoko E.
Hi Stefan, Thank you so much for today! It was my pleasure to spend your first day in Japan and talk about the differences for each country’s culture. I hope you will proceed all itinerary and come to Japan again for other destinations! Have a good rest and a wonderful trip!
Alex B.
“An Excellent guide and a very kind person”
A very knowledgeable tour guide and a very kind person. She took very nice pictures from me as I asked her. I would Highly recommend her. Thank you very much for giving me this tour.
Ryoko E.
Hi Alex, Thank you for your kind review! You are so polite and a gentleman , I am so happy to spend time with you. I hope you could find good souvenirs (Japanese beckoning cats and Kokushi) for your friends. Stay safe and please come to Japan again!
Alex B.
“An excellent tour guide and a very nice person.”
A very knowledgeable tour guide and a very kind person. She took very nice pictures from me as I asked her. I would Highly recommend her. Thank you very much for giving me this tour.
Ryoko E.
Thank you for your kind review! You are so polite and a gentleman , I am so happy to spend time with you. I hope you could find good souvenirs (Japanese beckoning cats and Kokushi) for your friends. Stay safe and please come to Japan again!
$63/ per group
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