4 hours is all you need to enjoy Tokyo. Choose two places from a selection of must-see attractions below. If you've chosen sites close to each other, you may be able to visit another spot. If you want to go somewhere which is not on the list, feel free to ask and I'll make the arrangements for you.
At your hotel or your convenient place in 23 wards of Tokyo
meeting point
It is one of the most popular shrines in Japan. After a 15-minute walk in the serene forest, you will come across a shrine building surrounded by pine trees. Most visitors say they feel very calm and peaceful here.
The market is known for their fresh fish,crabs,lobsters, octopus and more as well as traditional Japanese food.So what are you waiting for ? Come and have a taste of their catch of the day!
You will walk through the following historical buildings:
●Ueno Toshoguu shrine: constructed in 1645 and designated as an important cultural heritage
●Hanazono Inari shrine: very popular for selfies and instagram posts.
Shibuya is known worldwide for the ‘Shibuya Crossing’. Because of its wonderful visuals and vivid atmosphere, it was used as the location for some famous movies like Bio Hazard Four, Lost in Translation, among others. The story of the loyal dog, Hachiko was made into a Hollywood movie .
This is an artificial island off the Tokyo Bay. You will have a breathtaking view from the train crossing the bridge The view from Odaiba is fantastic. This island is full of entertainment facilities such as 19,7 meter tall Gundam Robot, Statue of Liberty...etc.
Known as the center of fashion for over 400 years now, Ginza has the most expensive real estate price. Home to a lot of traditional old shops as well as modern international brand shops. See for yourself its architectural wonders.
What used to be a villa for the Tokugawa Shogunate is now a traditional Japanese garden famous for its tranquility and unique contrast against the surrounding modern architecture.
This traditional temple town is the most popular sightseeing spot in Japan. You will see a lot of small shops selling traditional Japanese souvenirs and street foods along the promenade to the temple. The Buddha here is believed to make your wishes come true. The beautiful shrine next to it is an important national property, constructed in 1649.
This beautiful bridge leads to the Imperial Palace.
This garden was constructed about 400 years ago by one of a forceful feudal lords. You will be able to see the typical style of Japanese garden with seasonal flowers and ponds.
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Any places or stations in 23 wards of Tokyo
guide fee, hotel pick-up in 23 wards of Tokyo, transportation fee for guide
transportation fee of you ( about ¥700)), entrance fee(of you and guide), your personal expenses such as snacks, drink
The fare of Yurikamome Line
We usually use public transportation during the tour.( about ¥700)
If the two places you choose are too far from each other, I may ask you for another choice. As long as you select from 'highlight', usually no problem.
I may ask you to select different places due to regular holiday or renovation,
If you'd like to visit Tsukiji Fish Market, I recommend you to take the morning tour.
I am not available after 6:00pm.
“Great Introduction to Tokyo”
We are glad we chose Keiko as our guide for our first day in Tokyo. She proved to be adaptable and knowledgeable, helping us make the most of our limited time in town. First, she saved us from suffering through a rainy morning by proactively recommending a shift in our tour time based on the weather forecast. Then, she adjusted our plans on the fly so we could fit in a visit to Akihabara before our time slot at the Skytree. Throughout, she was well organized and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. We also loved that she stopped several times so we could sample Tokyo’s street food! I would gladly recommend her as a guide. She did not earn our top rating only because we had a couple of even more excellent guides (deeper information sharing, more adept at managing mobility limitations) later on our journey. Arigato gozaimasu Keiko, from all three of us, for a helpful introduction to your wonderful city!
Keiko H.
(102 reviews)Thank you very much for your great review of my tour. We worried about the weather at first, because the weather forecaster said Tokyo would be affected seriously by typhoon . However fortunately we enjoyed the tour under very comfortable weather by delaying the start time. Each of you had specific requests for our tour: history, food, shopping at Kappabashi. I was happy to see you challenging new experiences and tasting "OISHII" food. I hope you will come back to Japan and find something interesting again. Arigato Gozaimashita!!
“Insider view of Tokyo ”
We had a wonderful day with Kieko. She selected a perfect tour for us and was able to answer all our many questions on Japan history, culture and society. As our visit was very short, she helped provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of all we saw. Thank you Kieko!
Keiko H.
(102 reviews)Thank you very much for your warm review of my tour. We visited both traditional and modern places in Tokyo, Ueno, Yanaka & Harajuku. We walked slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, buying "senbei"(rice cracker), visiting a sophisticated Japanese private house, seeing micro pigs, having soba noodle lunch ...etc. It was my pleasure to exchange opinions about a lot of things. Arigato Gozaimashita!!
“Great first day in Tokyo”
Our tour with Keiko was a great way to start our trip to Tokyo. We appreciated her help navigating the fish market to select the best stalls. We were able to customize and adjust the tour for our needs throughout the day.
Keiko H.
(102 reviews)Thank you very much for your wonderful review of my tour. You and your family members enjoyed "OISHII" experiences during our tour such as sashimi(raw fish), beef, mochi, melon-pan, sushi...etc. It was my pleasure to see all of you enjoy Tokyo as much as possible. ARIGATO!