Tokyo Eastside Half-Day: A Taste of History, Art&Food
Joined 2025
Cultural and culinary delights of Eastern Tokyo!
This tour is a perfect blend of cultural immersion and culinary exploration.
Lily will take you on a journey through historic districts, where you'll witness the harmonious blend of old and new.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo(inside 23 wards)
- I will pick you up at your hotel. Before leaving the hotel, we will briefly review our itinerary and transportaion pass. And let's go!!
Visit Tsukiji Fish market
A historic and vibrant seafood market, where you can experience a wide variety of authentic Japanese food materials. I will share the depth of Japanese cuisine while enjoying interacting with local store owners I am familiar with.
Visit Akihabara
The heart of electronics, anime, games, manga, and more of otaku culture. We can see a unique blend of modern pop culture and tech-savvy shopping.
Visit Asakusa/ Senso-ji Temple
The east side of Tokyo, where we dive into the old downtown with the Senso-ji Temple. We can explore the historic and vibrant town along with many traditional shops and streets.
Ending Point
Asakusa district
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
-Guide's transportation(1000-1500JPY)
-Hotel pick-up
-Your transportation fees
-Lunch and refreshments(you and guide)
-Admission fee (you and guide, if needed)
(e.g. Hamarikyu Garden 300 yen per adult as an optional visit)
Tour Important Information
*This tour is a walking tour, using public transportations such as trains, subways and buses. So make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
*Please send a direct message to me before booking a tour.
*If you have any requests for the tour, please feel free to ask me in advance.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Lily I.
Hello! I’m Lily.
I am a government certified tour guide. I have experienced more than 100 customized tours starting from March 2024 and have been receiving 5-star reviews on popular travel booking sites from over 90% of my guests.
I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I love exploring towns small or big to look for hidden gems and can't wait to share them with you!
I was born and raised in Tokyo for over 40 years with a few childhood years in the US. I am a mom of two boys and have work experience in the Japanese Education industry as a teacher and a public relations professional.
I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.
I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!
Reviews
Rahul W.
“Tokyo 7-hour Tour - May 2025”
Our family of 5 did the 7-hour tour of Tokyo with Lily and had a fantastic time. She was very considerate of our family’s dietary restrictions and adjusted the itinerary to match our interests (for example, we visited a garden instead of the fish market). Traveling with two seniors, we appreciated her patience and flexibility. Lily is personable, helpful, and her English was great, which made communication easy and enjoyable. We're so glad we did the tour on our first day in the city because we felt like the tour covered all the major highlights. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a customized and personal Tokyo tour.
Lily I.
Dear Rahul, Thank you for your kind review!!! It was my pleasure to meet you all and spend a wonderful time together exploring the highlights of Tokyo. I’m grateful to spend warmly vibe with you and all the members of your family. Your excitement about the different features of the city made me even more happy. Always I feel happy to help your trip be more delightful! Best regards, Lily
Elizabeth M.
“Seeing Tokyo in 2 days!”
My two days with Lily were truly incredible! I was in Tokyo for the first time with my husband, but he had business meetings, which left me on my own. Having Lily guide me throughout Tokyo made it fun and stress free. Lily customized an itinerary for me, which enabled me to visit shops and areas that were of interest to me, yet made sure I saw the most important sights. We navigated the city via the subway and on foot, which made me feel more comfortable in the city. Lily was able to share her insider's view of the city and its nuances, which was like a living history lesson. We had a memorable lunch at an authentic tea house, which I would not have found without her. I feel like I would have missed so much with her guidance and highly recommend her as a guide!
Lily I.
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and great review! It was my pleasure to meet you and spend a wonderful time together exploring beautiful places in Tokyo! Your interests made me discover different features of the city. I couldn’t be more grateful if you had a deeper understanding of Japan. And I will be more than happy if you would revisit here in the future! All the best, Lily
Lucy K.
“The Delight of Touring with Lily”
Tom and I were so fortunate to have Lily guide us in Tokyo for a full day and a following half day. From the moment we met her we knew that we were in exceptionally competent hands. Not only did she take us to the "must see" Tokyo icons but also we were introduced to behind-the-scenes Japanese life in Tokyo. We came away feeling that our Tokyo experience was genuinely special and fun. Lily is an absolute 5 STAR guide! Lucy & Tom, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lily I.
Dear Lucy and Tom, Arigatou & Thank you for the great review! It was my pleasure to meet you all. In two days, we have experienced the highlights of Tokyo and a part of the Japanese local life! You both were wonderful people to spend time with and was exciting for me. I am truly happy to have helped make your trip an enjoyable and memorable one. If you ever plan to revisit, I’m more than happy to serve you again. Best regards, Lily
$222/ per group
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