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Tokyo Now & Then 2 Day version Day 1

Hamarikyu garden

Zojoji temple

Imperial Palace

Sensoji

Tsukiji sushi lunch

Tokyo Now & Then 2 Day version Day 1

Highlights

Joined 2017

Kaneo U.

4.99 / 5

(75 reviews)

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Tokyo

Japanese (Native), English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Kaneo U.)

Up to 6 people

This tour covers the Eastern part of Tokyo. Tokyo is a modern metropolitan city built on an ancient Edo, where Tokugawa samurai government was settled. Even now we can find old relics of ancient Edo among truly modern Tokyo streets. Asakusa, Ueno and the Imperial Palace itself are some of the examples. Let’s explore Tokyo with me and find the soul of Japan.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel

09:20 AM

Imperial Palace East Garden

The premises where Edo Castle used to stand has changed into a beautiful garden. You can enjoy a small sized typical Japanese garden here.

10:10 AM

Zojoji temple

Zojo-ji is an old temple founded in 14th century. The second Shogun appointed it as the Tokugawa Shogunate family temple. Its contrast with Tokyo Tower shows Tokyo Now & Then.

11:10 AM

Hamarikyu Garden

The garden used to be a Tokugawa Shogun family's garden, which they visited from Edo Castle by boat. At the small island in the pond, you can enjoy Matcha tea, ceremonial tea.

11:40 AM

Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

There used to be a largest fish market in Japan here. The market itself moved to Toyosu but you can still enjoy an authentic sushi lunch and other traditional Japanese foods here.

01:10 PM

Asakusa area

A big red paper lantern welcomes you at an entrance gate for Senso-ji temple, which was founded in 628. The souvenir shop street called Nakamise-Dori is so amusing to visit.

02:00 PM

Akihabara shopping street

02:00 PM

Akihabara shopping area

It used to be known for its electronic shops. But now, the town is famous as Anime geek paradise. Anyway it is worth visiting to know Japanese subculture.

Ending Point

at 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

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel pick-up fee & transportation fee for guide

What‘s not included

transportation fee :

entrance fee(you and guide):

lunch(you and guide)

extra person fee 3000 yen for adult, 1500 yen for kid

Tour Important Information

Please wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.

We can add other optional spots according to your preference.

I can accommodate groups of more than 6 people by an additional fee of 3500 yen for adult and 1750 for kid. Please contact me in advance.

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 2017

Kaneo U.

4.99 / 5

(75 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kaneo U.

I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for more than 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama.

I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.

Reviews

Ray C.

5 / 5

Nov 10, 2025

Yokohama, Now & Then

Nov 10, 2025

Yokohama

7 hours

“Family Vacation Yokohama ”

Our 2nd tour with Kaneo as the guide for our family of 6 adults and he continues to provide interesting information at historical sites, introducing good restaurants and beautiful gardens. He is very patient during shopping sprees despite delaying his schedule. He took the additional step of guiding to Tokyo Station and assisting in the purchase of bullet train tickets and locating train departure points. Kaneo is an excellent guide and provides exceptional service. I highly recommend Kaneo as a guide to experience an smooth, enjoyable vacation,

Kaneo U.

Thanks again for your good review. I am happy I could show you Yokohama, a kind of my home town and take you to Osanbashi pier, your memorial spot. I hope you have good days on the rest days in Japan.

Ray C.

5 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

Tokyo,Now &Then

Nov 9, 2025

Tokyo

8 hours

“Family vacation”

Our family tour was with 6 adult, one of whom required a wheelchair. Kaneo was very helpful, attempting to locate train stop with elevators to facilitate the transfers. He was very informative, describing the history of each area visited, how tharea evolved to present status. He is very patient and made special efforts to address interest of each person. Kaneo is an excellent guide highly regarded by our group.

Kaneo U.

Thank you for good and really quick reply. I am happy to know you are satisfied with my guide. You have amazingly good daughters who love you. I enjoy talking with them about you and your wife. I hope I can meet you someday again.

Anca D.

5 / 5

Nov 5, 2025

Tokyo,Now &Then

Nov 5, 2025

Tokyo

8 hours

“Great day in Tokyo!”

We had a great day in Tokyo with Kaneo! This was our second time in Tokyo so we had already seen most.og the major attractions. After I listed the places we already visited and put preferences, Kaneo made a program that was perfect for us (a family with a teenager), we all enjoyed it. As requested, we visited some wonderful.places that are a bit off the beaten tracks and it was awesome and not crowded. I highly recommend booking a tour with Kaneo!

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your good review. I am happy to know you are satisfied with my guide. The chocolate you brought from your country is very delicious. Thank you again.