Welcome to the Tokyo Fashion Retail Tour! Explore the luxurious Ginza district, including Ginza SIX Mall and the world's largest Uniqlo. Discover upscale brands in Omotesando and youthful trends on Takeshita Street. Visit Shibuya 109 for cutting-edge young women's fashion, and end in Shin-Okubo for a variety of Korean cosmetics and makeup. Enjoy Tokyo's diverse and vibrant fashion scene!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
- Free pick up/drop off within Tokyo 23 wards.
Ginza Shopping District
Our journey begins in the luxurious Ginza shopping district, famed for its high-end boutiques and department stores. Here, you'll find:
Ginza SIX Shopping Mall: A premier destination that offers a mix of international luxury brands, trendy boutiques, and sophisticated dining options. It's a perfect spot for indulging in some upscale retail therapy.
Uniqlo Flagship Store: This is the world's largest Uniqlo store, spanning 12 floors. It’s a must-visit for those looking to explore a vast range of affordable, stylish, and functional clothing.
Other Flagship Fashion Shops: Ginza is home to flagship stores for many global brands such as Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. Each store is an experience in itself, showcasing the latest in fashion within architecturally stunning buildings.
Harajuku Fashion Streets: Omotesando and Takeshita Street
Omotesando and Takeshita Street
Next, we head to the trendy area of Omotesando, often compared to the Champs-Élysées of Tokyo:
Omotesando: This tree-lined avenue is known for its upscale shopping, featuring flagship stores of high-end brands like Prada, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen. The architecture here is a blend of contemporary design and traditional aesthetics.
Takeshita Street: Just a short walk away, this street offers a stark contrast with its youthful, vibrant atmosphere. It's the epicenter of Harajuku culture, filled with quirky boutiques, vintage shops, and colorful fashion trends that appeal to the younger crowd.
Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku: This distinctive shopping complex is known for its mirrored entrance and a variety of shops ranging from high fashion to quirky accessories, plus a rooftop garden offering a break from the bustling streets.
Shibuya 109
Our tour continues to the iconic Shibuya 109, a mecca for young women's fashion. This towering shopping mall is packed with trendy boutiques that cater to the latest fashion trends in Japan. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the cutting-edge styles favored by Tokyo’s youth.
Shin-Okubo Korea Town: Cosmetics and Makeup
Finally, we visit Shin-Okubo, Tokyo’s Koreatown, renowned for its extensive range of cosmetics and makeup stores:
Cosmetics and Makeup Shops: This area is filled with shops offering the latest Korean beauty products, which are famous for their innovative skincare and makeup. You'll find everything from K-beauty staples to the newest trends in the industry, all at competitive prices.
Optional: Nail Salon Appointment Service
Enhance your Tokyo Fashion Retail Tour with a special treat! I can arrange and interpret for a nail salon appointment in Tokyo. Experience exquisite Japanese nail art, complete with intricate designs and stunning stones. This is the perfect way to pamper yourself and add a unique touch to your fashion adventure. Enjoy a relaxing and stylish nail session as part of your Tokyo shopping experience!
Ending Point
Your Hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Free pick up/drop up within Tokyo
Guide's rail fare
Your rail fare
Your admissions
Meals
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Inquiries should be made with the intent to book a tour.
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1.Do not ask me about Mt. Fuji. The mountain is usually not visible, meaning you can not see it; if you don't understand what that means you need to google "Mt. Fuji visibility". You probably want to join a group bus tour which is not what I am offering.
2. Tours are rail based, full day tours are roughly 20,000 steps.
3. I do not make bookings on behalf of customers, the tours cover areas that not require advanced reservations.*
*I can take you to places you booked in advance or as a drop-off point to end as well.
4.I am no longer accommodating vegans/vegetarians for not following Japanese etiquette. When visiting a restaurant you must order 1 item per person, don't bring in your own food, non-meat options typically contain dashi (a fish based product) and substitutions are not an option.
Hello! My name is Grant, and I’ve spent over a decade living and exploring Japan. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, I first came to Japan as a high school exchange student in Inuyama, a historic castle town in Aichi. My love for Japan began early—sparked by childhood games like Pokémon that were released in Japanese before English. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for Japanese language, culture, and history.
I hold an N2 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a degree in Asian Studies from a Tokyo university, and I graduated from the Japan Visual Media Translation Academy. I’ve visited all 47 prefectures and explored a wide range of historical sites, shrines, and castles throughout the country. My background in Japanese history helps me provide context that brings depth and meaning to the places we visit—whether it's understanding a centuries-old temple in Kyoto, the story behind a castle ruin, or uncovering the historical layers of a Tokyo neighborhood.
If you’re planning to explore Tokyo, here are some tour options to consider:
One day in Tokyo? The Ginza Line Tour offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights.
Two days? Pair the East Tokyo Tour and West Tokyo Tour to get a well-rounded experience.
Interested in anime? The Anime Tour is flexible and can be tailored to match your specific interests.
For those looking to go beyond the city, I also offer day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and other nearby destinations.
While most guests book Tokyo-based tours, I also guide in other regions—especially Kyoto, where I’ve visited every World Heritage Site. I regularly lead tours in Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, Hikone, and other locations easily reached by rail. Multi-day and custom tours are available on request.
Full-Day Tour: 40,000 yen (8 hours)
Full-Day Tour Outside of Tokyo: 40,000 yen + transportation
Feel free to get in touch to plan a tour that fits your interests and travel plans.
Farah A.
“Excellent Ginza Line Tour with Grant A. ”
Grant was an excellent guide, fluent in both English and Japanese (the four of us taking the tour knew no Japanese). We took the "Ginza Line Tour" with him and really enjoyed the day. He was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and indispensable in leading us to and through the train stations and all the interesting places on the tour. He adjusted the schedule to our liking, skipping some places and adding others along the Ginza Line. We still have great memories of the day. Thanks, Grant! Very highly recommended!
Christin M.
“Great 1/2 Day Tour ”
Grant went above and beyond on our tour. There was an actual Gale happening in Tokyo and that didn’t stop him from touring us around and providing so much information and excellent recommendations. 10/10
Colin G.
“Grant A. Our Guide in Tokyo August 2025”
Grant spent the day with my wife and I taking us around the west side of central Tokyo. Alrhough I had lived in Tokyo for a year over 35 years ago the coty has changed tremendously. Grant was careful to explain where, why and how so that we were comfortable moving around the city going forward. Grant’s knowledge of the history of the country and significant details from Japan’s history that live on in the present made the day very interesting for us. I would highly recommend Grant to anyone. Thanks
$273/ per group