This tour is suitable for busy guests who have limited time for sightseeing in Tokyo and for guests who like to know details of histories and precise explanations of places and buildings. The planned itinerary includes historical, famous and beautiful places so that you will have unforgettable experiences.
It is possible to extend more hours after one hour break.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In the lobby of your hotel
- In the lobby where you can sit down for waiting, near the concierge.
Sensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple was originally built in 628 and flourished in Edo Samurai period (1603-1868). You walk through Nakamise Street leading to the main hall that is always busy and excited with about 100 food and souvenir shops. At the entrance of the street, you see "Kaminarimon" or thunder gate and learn its cultural and historical aspects.
Asakusa
After the visit of Senso-ji Temple, you enjoy strolling around in Asakusa area.
In addition to bunch of shops, you see Buddhist statues, Goshuin office hall and old houses.
Imperial Palace East Garden
This is a typical Japanese garden with good-shaped pine trees pruned severel times a year and flowers in the season. When entering an old gate, you see stone walls and feel the atmosphere of Samurai time because this is the former Edo Castle site. The East Garden is open on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. On Monday and Friday, you are brought to Nijubashi double bridge and pine-tree covered outer garden of Imperial Palace.
Shibuya or Harajuku
The end of the tour.
To extend your tour, we take one-hour lunch break and start again at 2:00pm.
Extended tour
For extra one hour with your guide costs 3,000JPY, that is to be paid by you on the spot.
You can choose to go anywhere you like.
Recommended places: Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Odaiba, Tokyo Tower, Skytree, Tsukiji Outer Market (visit in the morning), Shimokitazawa
Ending Point
In Shibuya or Harajuku
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee, guide's transportation, hotel pick-up in Tokyo area
your transportation: about 700JPY/adult,
your entrance (according to the itinerary no fees this day)
your food and drink
extra guide fee: 3000JPY/hour/group
We walk and use public transportation basically. Please wear comfortable shoes.
After you can visit two places during four hours, it is possible to extend more hours after one hour break. For extra guiding, 3000JPY per hour per group is to be paid to your guide on the spot. You can discuss the itinerary in advance.
I can guide you in Kyoto, Nikko, Hakone if you pay my tranportation fee.
Hi, I'm Yuka. Welcome to Japan. As a national-licensed guide for about 20 years, I have visited lots of sightseeing places. I'm interested in history, nature, art, music, architecture. I'd like to take you to wonderful places such as old temples and shrines, modern cities, and beautiful areas in Japan. Please feel free to contact me and consult me about your planning itinerary and food restriction. Your interest will give you incredible experiences.
Karen F.
“Excellent taste of Tokyo”
We only had a day in Tokyo after disembarking our cruise. We had a very enjoyable four hour excursion with Yuka. As we didn’t want to spend an hour of those four hours on the train we concentrated on seeing a few places in the West of the city. Yuka showed us how to use the ticket machines at the station which came in handy for later when we used them to go to the airport. She is a retired English teacher so has excellent English. She made our visit fun and informative and as we had no real preference of what we wanted to see, apart from the Shibuya Crossing, we were happy to go with her recommendations. Yuka took us to some of her favourite parts of Tokyo. Yoyogi Park, the Meiji Jingu and Takeshita Street to name a few. I would thoroughly recommend a tour with Yuka. Thank you
Yuka S.
Thank you for your kind comment, Karen. I appreciate you chose me, joining Tokyo tour and inviting your friends from the cruise. I will remember you all for a good memory.
John P.
“Tokyo and Kyoto Tour”
Yuka made our first visit to Japan an experience we won’t forget. Yuka was very punctual everyday and well organised, I just told Yuka what sights we wanted to see and do and she made it happen, for a family of six it made our trip a relaxing time especially getting around on Japan’s very busy rail system. I would recommend Yuka for anyone visiting Tokyo for the first time.
Yuka S.
Thank you for your good comment and a beautiful picture. This scene reminds me of wonderful time with you. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed Tokyo and Kyoto. It was great meeting you and your family.
Laura P.
“Yuka, the perfect guide!”
We spent a perfect day going to Kamakura and exploring shrines and temples with Yuka as our guide. Her knowledge of the town, the subject matter and her command of English made the day completely enjoyable!
Yuka S.
Thank you for joining Kamakura tour and your kind fomments. It was fine in the morning, but became rainy and colder arourd noon. You must be tired walking in the rain. But I'm happy you enjoyed it.
$176/ per group