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
Craig B.
“Lily Rocks”
We spent a wonderful day with Lily, a very kind and easy going person who was very knowledgeable, incredibly kind and such a pleasure to be with. For one of us it was the first time in Tokyo and Japan and she did a great job showing us around the city to some more traveled and popular places as well as some less known/less touristy places. She also introduced us to and helped us become familiar very quickly with the amazing transportation system. Her English is impeccable, as good as any native speaker and that for sure made our day even easier and more enjoyable. We would definitely love to tour with her agiain.
Mary rose A.
“Fabulous Day with Lilly in Tokyo”
We had the pleasure of spending a full day with Lily -- our exceptional tour guide in Tokyo, and the experience was nothing short of fabulous. From the moment we met her, she was personable and engaging, making us feel comfortable and excited about the day's adventures. Her knowledge of Tokyo's top spots was impressive, and she ensured we didn't miss any of the city's must-see attractions. Whether it was the bustling markets, beautiful shrines and temples, or the vibrant atmosphere of Asakusa, she guided us with expertise and enthusiasm. We were lucky to visit during cherry blossom season and Lily brought us to a beautiful area of the Imperial Palace gardens opened only one week per year. That was a once-in-a-life time experience that we would not have known to do but for her! What truly set her apart was her ability to find hidden gems for dining. She introduced us to some fantastic local eateries that we would never have discovered on our own, each offering delicious food and a unique atmosphere. Her fun and lively personality made the day enjoyable and memorable. She was attentive to our interests and tailored the tour to suit our preferences, ensuring we had a personalized experience. Overall, Lily made our visit to Tokyo unforgettable, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to explore the city with a knowledgeable and delightful companion. Thank you for an amazing day!
Lily I.
Arigatou and thank you so much for your great review and warm message!! It was my pleasure to meet you two and spend wonderful time together exploring both historic and vibrant places in Tokyo! And of course the specially opened area for the cherry blossoms!! I especially enjoyed walking through the peaceful garden with you. Always I feel happy to help your trip be more delightful. Best regards, Lily
Rafael K.
“Very good guide.”
Lily arrived to our hotel some minutes before schedule and we found a very nice and knowledgeable guide.She led us through Asakusa, Ueno park and old Tokyo neighbourhods.The tour was very well conduced.She has lots of kmowledgr and is very pleasant. Thanks Lily for the very enjouable day.
Lily I.
Dear Rafael, Arigatou gozaimasu for the review!! Meeting you all on your adventure to Tokyo and exploring both historic and vibrant places was my pleasure. I am more than happy I could help make your trip a fun and memorable experience. Kindly regards, Lily
$224/ per group
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