Tokyo "Essential" Half-Day Tour
Joined 2018
I will escort you to Tsukiji Outer Market to see the lively atmosphere in the fish market. You can enjoy walking around the market and try some Japanese food. Then we walk to Hamarikyu Garden, the Japanese stroll garden with a 350-year history. Japanese sweets and tea are served at the tea house. After the garden, we go to Hibiya Okuroji, a unique underpass facility hidden JR railroad. There are eating, drinking, fashion, miscellaneous goods.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Tokyo
Tsukiji Honganji Temple
Tsukiji Honganji Temple was originally built in 1617 in Hibashi Nihonbashi, but a fire destroyed the main hall, and the temple was rebuilt in Tsukiji in 1679. It appears similar to an ancient Indian structure. It was designated as a national important cultural asset in 2014.
Tsukiji Market
The Tsukiji Fish Market is a retail market selling a variety of fresh seafood, kitchen utensils, seaweed, coffee, and green teas.
Hamarikyu Garden
Hamarikyu Garden is within walking distance from the Tsukiji Market. The garden was originally Tokugawa Shogun's family garden. After the Meiji Restoration, it became a villa for the imperial family. It has become a public park after WWII. It is a beautiful Japanese stroll garden with seasonal trees and flowers.
Shinbashi / HIBIYA OKUROJI
Hibiya Okuroji is a 300m underpass facility between Yurakucho Station and Shimbashi Station. There, such as eating and drinking, fashion, miscellaneous goods, and A thoroughfare for grown-ups with a selection of shops.
Ginza Six
Ginza Six is a high-end shopping complex with fashion, Japanese cultural shops, and restaurants.
Ending Point
Ginza or guests' choice
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
What's includedd:
- Guide fee
- Hotel pick-up
- Transportation fee
- Lunch, dinner, entrance fee
* Food expenses differ largely depending on where you decide to eat.
Tour Important Information
What's excluded:
- Breakfast, Lunch and snacks, beverages
- Admission to the Hamarikyu Garden
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 2018
About Tour Guide Kumiko K.
My name is Kumiko.
I used to live in New York and London and worked for US companies for many years. Based on my experience, I recognize that Japan is a fascinating country, but at the same time, it is unique in many ways. Tokyo, as the capital of Japan, is a unique and diverse mix of cutting-edge technology, traditional culture, and Western influences.
As an art lover, I am happy to show you many galleries in Tokyo. I received a Certificate of Art Business Masterclass from Christie's.
As a guide, I'd like to explain to my guests about Japanese culture as well as background and introduce popular places and food. I think most visitors coming to Japan are hoping both to enjoy themselves and also have a meaningful encounter with a different culture.
I am looking forward to helping you explore my city and enjoy everything it has to offer.
Reviews
Victor B.
“Excellent tour guide of Tokyo and suburbs”
We spent 2 full days exploring different areas in Tokyo and the surroundings, with Kumiko as our guide, and it was a pleasure. She planned visits to various areas of interest to us, starting with the Imperial Palace Garden where the plum trees were in bloom. We had communicated with her prior to arriving in Tokyo, and she followed through on ur wishes. She was knowledgeable, gracious and accommodating throughout the tour of Tokyo and suburbs, and we learned a lot as a result and enjoyed our tour, with her as our guide.
Kumiko K.
Dear Victor & Stephanie, Thank you very much for your feedback. I was certainly happy with you two and enjoyed the time together. Please take care of your health and enjoy your time In Japan. With best regards, Kumiko Kawai
Juliet K.
“Half day tour”
We had a fun 4 hours with Kumiko visiting the Fish Markets, Imperial Gardens and Takeshita Street. She was very accommodating and helpful, especially helping us sort train tickets at the beginning of our trip.
Kumiko K.
Dear Juliet K, Thanks for your feedback. I'm happy to hear your generous comment. I hope you have had a great time in Tokyo and enjoyed skiing. I was delighted to see you all and enjoyed the time together. Next time, please have your train ticket ready! With best regards, Kumiko Kawai
Alexander K.
“Great day around Tokyo”
We had a great day on a tour around Tokyo with Kuniko. She gave us a lot of insight into the cultural and religious side of temples and shrines, in particular, and some good ideas for our own later explorations.
Kumiko K.
Dear Alex and Marina, Thank you very much for your feedback. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Japan. I should have shown more art galleries and sites as you two are art lovers, especially Marina is an artist. Maybe next time. With best regards, Kumiko Kawai
$161/ per group
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