Tokyo Fashion Retail Full-Day Tour
Joined 2024
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!
Itinerary
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
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
Free pick up/drop up within Tokyo
Guide's rail fare
Your rail fare
Your admissions
Meals
Tour Important Information
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Important Information – Please Read Before Inquiring
Please read before reaching out. Inquiries should be made with the intent to book a tour.
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Are the tours rail-based?
Yes—tours are primarily rail-based, especially within Tokyo. On the first day, I’ll help you learn the Tokyo rail system, assist with IC card setup, and explain how to navigate confidently.
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Can you book tickets for us?
I don’t handle advance reservations. Most people want to visit places like teamLab, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Sky, Studio Ghibli, or the Sumo Lunch in Tokyo. These must be booked separately on your own. I can include these as part of the tour day or drop you off there, but I can’t make bookings on your behalf due to liability issues and platform commission.
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What about Mt. Fuji?
Due to visibility issues and common misunderstandings about access and logistics, inquiries about Mt. Fuji often don’t lead to bookings. A group bus tour is usually the better option.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Grant A.
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.
Reviews
Jill S.
“A great Tokyo overview!”
My family just finished a 2 day tour with Grant and we couldn’t recommend him enough! Grant is a wealth of knowledge and expertly guided us through both the Eastern and Western sides of Tokyo while also adjusting our itinerary to build in some of our personal requests for shopping, Pokémon Center stops, and a latte art coffee shop that we asked to visit. As a native English speaker, he was very easy to understand. Grant also helped us get familiar with the trains and left us with detailed instructions on how to navigate the train system for our remaining days in Tokyo and beyond. We are so happy that we hired Grant to help us get an introduction to Tokyo, 100% recommend!
Alfonso S.
“An American guide in Tokyo ”
We have selected Grant for our stay in Tokyo, and we could be more happy to have done so. He is a very knowledgeable guide with vast experience in the Japanese culture, religion, customs, as well gastronomy and tastes. Were recommend him for English speaking travelers who need to understand this destination and want a kind and intelligent guide. Thanks Grant
Bethany W.
“Knowledgeable and flexible tour”
Native English speaker with years of experience in Japan. Easy to understand and very well informed on History of Japan, Buddism and Shintoism. We navigated the subway easily and went to an inexpensive but great seafood lunch. Grant also helped me shop for things we needed to bring home. Fun day. Arigato!
$276/ per group
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