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Tokyo Now & Then in Eastern area
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Joined 2017
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!
Meeting Point
at your hotel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Akihabara shopping street
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.
KandaMyojin Shrine
Just next to busy Akihabara Anime shopping street, this very old shrine is located. Founded in 730 and moved here in 1616, it is thought as the Guardian shrine of Edo (Tokyo) citizens.
Masakado Tomb: additional spot to Imperial Palace
Tairano Masakado was an old warrior executed in 940 after his big rebellion. After execution his head were buried near Tokyo station. He was so strong a warrior that his tomb is said to have a strong and sacred power. Once the Ministry of Finance tried to build a new building moving his tomb. But many of the workers including the Minister himself died then. So they stopped moving his tomb.
Tokyo Tower: additional spot to Zojoji temple
Just backside of Zojo-ji temple, stands the tower. 300 meter high Tokyo Tower is one of the symbols of Tokyo. At the Main Observatory Deck you can enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo.
Kappa-bashi kitchen tool shopping street: additional spot to Asakusa
Shops on this street sell many kinds of kitchenware. The most popular one for foreign tourists is a Japanese Style kitchen knife. Fake food and Japanese traditional kitchenware are also popular.
Ueno Park: additional spot to Asakusa
The largest park in Tokyo, covering an area of 53 ha(131 ac).
Originaly it was a garden of Kan-eiji Temple, so, there are some historical spots there. In spring it is specially famous for its Hanami party.
Origami Kaikan Museum: additional spot to Akihabara
Paper cranes are now popular among the world. In this museum you can see various paper crafts and how to make Japanese color paper. If you are lucky, Mr. Kobayashi, the owner of this shop, show you how to make paper crane, paper rose and more.
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
guide fee
hotel pick-up fee & transportation fee for guide
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
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
Christina D.
“Amazing first day in Tokyo”
Kaneo was a great choice for our first full day in Japan. We exchanged several messages before our trip and he understood and planned exactly what we needed. His level of detail was just right for our jet lagged brains and whilst we covered a lot of ground during our day together we were happy with the pace. Kaneo had adapted the tour to suit our need, excluding certain key sites as we were returning and staying closer to these at the end of our trip and adding a requested trip to the tiny Origami museum which we had particularly wanted to see. By the end of the day we felt well happy using the public transport and understood the etiquette of this amazing city. We would definitely recommend Kaneo.
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Kaneo U.
Thank you for your warm and good review. Visiting Origami museum was splendid. Because of your request, I could find a good museum to be included to my tour.
Jerald w. K.
“Very comprehensive tour of Tokyo”
Kaneo Is a very enthusiastic, fun, kind guide who knew Tokyo well and negotiated the trains with ease. We covered over 6 1/2 miles in a single day and saw many of the popular sites based on the comprehensive itinerary which he laid out. As a certified English and history teacher he was very conversant and knowledgeable about the history of Japan. He welcomed our questions. He took numerous pictures of us at the various landmarks around Tokyo. His eye for detail was amazing. I can highly recommend Kaneo. Should we ever return to Tokyo, he would be the first person we try to connect with.
Kaneo U.
️Thank you for your highly recommending review. I also enjoyed the tour and small talking with you. I hope we can meet again in the future.
Caroline (mizoguchi) D.
“Busy wet day”
Kaneo was extremely patient with us 4. We kept changing itinerary due to weather, walking issues. Although we dropped the "touristy" sites (Imperial Palace, Shibiyu crossing & famous market he made sure we did see others. Enjoyed authentic lunch and street treats (Tai-Yai). That's not to be missed! He was friendly, a little hard to understand, very soft spoken. Made sure we saw Mizoguchi burial location. Extremely important.
Kaneo U.
Thank you for your warm review. If it had not been such bad weather, we could have enjoyed Tokyo. In spite of this bad situation, I hope you enjoyed the tour. And it is my honor I could help you to visit your ancestor's tomb.
$251/ per group
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Tokyo,Now &Then
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.
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Tokyo Hanami Tour
Cherry blossoms tell the start of Japanese spring. During cherry season, I will show you some of the best spots for "Hanami" in Tokyo. But the date of full blooming differs every year depending on the weather, which is hard to predict. Several predicting services compete in their predicting accuracy every year. Cherry blossoms usually start blooming late March and end at the beginning of April. They reach full blooming 7 days later. This year March 21.
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Tokyo,Now &Then
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.
Tokyo,Now &Then
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