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Tokyo Highlights Day Tour B
Joined 2024
Downtown Tokyo has many attractive spots, but it is too large to visit them all in one day. On this tour, we will visit the must-see places located on the west side of Downtown Tokyo.
**Please note that the price varies depending on the number of participants of your group. Please check your price first before sending your request.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Established in 1920, the shrine's expansive grounds are mostly dense woods, intentionally cultivated to protect the main shrine structure. Meiji Jingu Shrine stands as an oasis in the heart of a bustling metropolis. As you stroll through the grounds, you can immerse yourself in a spiritual atmosphere.
Takeshita Street and Omote-sando Street in Harajuku
Takeshita Street is a famous shopping street where you can experience the forefront of youth culture trends. This is the place where the cute fashion style known as Kawaii fashion was born. Takeshita Street in Harajuku is considered the epicenter of all things trendy and "eccentric" in Tokyo. Here, you'll find numerous fashion brands, apparel shops, cafes, and restaurants offering a unique and unconventional atmosphere.
Omotesando Street was originally created as the path to Meiji Jingu Shrine, but now it is famous as the high-end brand shop street. We will enjoy widow-shopping while walking to Omotesando Station to go to Shibuya.
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing is the most famous crossing in Japan and one of the most photogenic spots for tourists. People love to film the motion of pedestrians crossing the square. At this intersection, people come and go from all directions without bumping into each other. We will also enjoy viewing this intersection from a higher vantage point in the surrounding buildings.
We will have a lunch break at Shibuya according to your preference.
①Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower ②Exploring Shibuya and Harajuku ③Shinjuku
You can choose from the following options.
①Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower
Zojo-ji Temple is one of the seven major temples of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and was established about 600 years ago. The temple is also famous as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan, housing the tomb grounds dedicated to the Tokugawa family, where six Shoguns, along with other family members, are buried. You can experience the atmosphere of typical Japanese Buddhist practices while walking around the temple grounds.
Within walking distance from Zojo-ji Temple is Tokyo Tower located. We will have the chance to take a dynamic photo of Tokyo Tower from the ground.
②Exploring Shibuya or Harajuku
If you have specific shops or stores in mind for shopping, we will visit them.
③Shinjuku
Shinjuku was once in the middle of nowhere but began to develop as the first stop for travelers heading west during the Edo period. Today, it stands as the second largest business district in Downtown Tokyo, housing the Tokyo Metropolitan Government offices and the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly. Additionally, Shinjuku is renowned for hosting Kabukicho, the largest nightlife district in Japan.
You can choose one or two places to visit from the following options:
1. 3D Cat
2. Kabukicho: Godzilla Head and Don Quijote
3. Omoide Yokocho
4. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
5. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Observation Room on the 45th floor)
Odaiba
Odaiba is a popular waterfront area in Tokyo, known for its futuristic architecture, shopping malls, and entertainment attractions. It features landmarks like the Rainbow Bridge, and a replica of the Statue of Liberty. Odaiba is also home to beaches and offers great views of Tokyo Bay.
Ending Point
At your hotel or any place of your choice
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee and hotel pick-up within 23 wards in Tokyo
Transportation fee (for you and your guide)
Food and drink (for you and your guide)
Entrance/ Admission Fee (for you and your guide)
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 Keiko T.
Hello. I am Keiko, a nationally licensed tour guide for English-speaking tourists. I love traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people. When I was young, I embarked on a long journey to explore more about my life. I settled in a small town in Illinois, USA, enjoying a new life while studying at the state university, and then moved to Florida to work for a while.
After coming back to Japan, I have been working in downtown Tokyo since 2008, mainly as a translator and sometimes as an interpreter in various fields, including central government offices, TV stations, and a university. Seeing the increased opportunities around the Tokyo Olympics 2020, I transitioned into the tourism industry and am currently working as a tour guide, basically giving day tours of downtown Tokyo, Fuji & Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko.
I love meeting people from different backgrounds, talking with them, and learning new things. That's why I enjoy hosting guests from abroad who want to explore Japan. Many local people helped me during my journey, and now it's time for me to give back. Come and meet me here; I will show you around amazing places in Japan.
Reviews
“Wonderful time and auspicious encounters”
Touring with Keiko was like being shown around by a great friend. We paced ourselves carefully as I had a sore knee, but she made sure we took breaks and was careful not to lose us in the crowds. Meiji Jingu Shrine was so beautiful and we were so lucky as to attend during the Shichi Go San festival. So many adorable children in kimono and hakama. We also saw two traditional weddings there. Keiko explained how to follow tradition, the stories about the Tori gates, read and explained the Tanaka poems from the Emperor and Empress, and the history behind the shrine and surrounding forest. After taking a quick peek at Takeshita Street we moved on to Shibuya and enjoyed an awesome lunch of sukiyaki then got to experience the hustle of Shibuya Crossing ourselves. Afterwards she led us to a spot that we could get good pictures looking down at the crossing as well. Next was Shinjuku and the awesome 3D cat billboard we wanted to see and the Godzilla head. We took a break to people watch and she told us more about Kabukicho. We walked through Omoide Yokocho as she informed us of the storied history. A quick stop to look at Shimbashi station then our day finished at Odaiba with a look at the Statue of Liberty replica and some beautiful illuminations. She artfully led us through the maze of the train stations helping us to minimize stairs and when we wanted to take taxis, she led the way for us. If we had the time, this trip we would have absolutely done more of her tours. Next trip for sure.
Keiko T.
(6 reviews)Lorraine, thank you so much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed spending time with you as well. You are so kind and friendly, making it easy to talk to you and fun to be around. Walking tours in Tokyo can be challenging for those who find it difficult to walk long distances or navigate stairs, but I’m glad you were able to complete the tour and enjoy all the destinations we planned. Choosing to use a taxi alongside public transportation was a wise decision, as it helped us conserve energy for the walking we needed to do. As you experienced, Downtown Tokyo is vast and full of exciting places to explore. There’s always more to see! When you continue your journey with your family next autumn, I hope to see you again!
“Very knowledgeable guide. Speaks very good English. ”
Keiko was amazing. She knew so much about Japanese history and taught us so much about every location we visited. She spoke great English and we enjoyed our conversations with her very much. She moved at a very fast speed and covered a lot of ground on the tour. So if you have physical limitations like we do, it will be a very difficult tour. Thank you so much Keiko! We enjoyed your friendliness and the help you gave us even after our tour ended.
Keiko T.
(6 reviews)Dear Kevin and Moria I am glad to hear from you! I truly enjoyed our time together. You are a big fan of Japan and Japanese culture, which brought me a big smile and great motivation. It was an honor to show you around Tokyo on your honeymoon, and I truly wanted you to enjoy your time here. Since Downtown Tokyo is big and large, and we needed to cover a lot on foot at a brisk pace to visit the must-see places efficiently, I understand this can be very challenging, even for me. I hope you enjoyed your time during the rest of your trip feeling relaxed and without any pressure to hurry. I wish you a happy life together, filled with hope and joy for the future. Please stay in touch, and I hope you’ll visit Japan again someday! Keiko
“The Absolute Best Super Guide!”
Our first time visiting Japan this summer was an unforgettable experience, and we very much attribute those memories to our time with Keiko as our guide in Tokyo. We got very lucky that Keiko was available when we decided last minute to book a guide for our first time in Tokyo. From the get-go, she was quick to respond on email offering any help all the way up until the moment we met her at our hotel for our first day out on the town where she whipped out a typed-out itinerary. She narrated fun and interesting factoids for each landmark as if she was a relative who was hosting us. We knew right away that we hit the jackpot with such an experienced and professional guide. What we didn't expect was how fondly we would become attached to her. Her warmth, humor and down-to-Earth quality got us bonding through our shared meals and venturing the city. From being our translator to offering advice and tips on navigating the city's public transport, she was always looking out for us like a relative or friend. She literally went the distance in helping out when we sprinted on foot to the JR Station before it closed so she can help with last-minute train tix purchases. Then even after our verklempt goodbye, she continued to be available, checking in to see how were were faring at our next destination and advising on weather-related notices. If it weren't for her, we may have missed our flight and been stuck grounded by the typhoon. We could not have asked for a better, more caring and personable guide. Keiko's lasting impression on a family truly made this a special trip. I'm beyond grateful to have met her and can't wait to go back to see her again!
Keiko T.
(6 reviews)Hello, Jin. Great to hear from you!! How have you been since then? Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and wonderful review. I also truly enjoyed spending time with you and your family. I still remember each place we visited together. We had extremely hot weather here this summer. I imagine it must have been tough for you to do a walking tour in Tokyo under such conditions. However, I’m glad to hear that you still have unforgettable memories of your trip here despite it all. We are still in the middle of the typhoon season, and in fact September is actually the peak. If you have a chance to visit again, I highly recommend coming during the cherry blossom season or the beautiful autumn foliage season, when the weather is much milder. If I have the opportunity to show you around again, it would be wonderful.
$181/ per group
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