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Tokyo,Now &Then
Joined 2017
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 in Tokyo
East Garden of Imperial Palace:
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.
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 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.
Meiji Shrine:
Meiji Emperor is enshrined here. Even in the middle of Tokyo city, you can feel calm and sacred atmosphere with rich nature.
Shibuya crossing
Shibuya station is one of the busiest station in Japan. In front of the station, this crossing is always crowded with people. Famous "Royal dog Hachi Statue" also here.
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 Tsukiji
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.
Hamarikyu Garden: additional spot to Tsukiji
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.
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.
Takeshita-dori shopping street: additional spot to Meiji Shrine
Located near Meiji Shrine, it is famous for its "kawaii" cute fashion goods.
Gotokuji temple: additional spot to Shibuya
Known as Cats temple or Maneki-neko temple, Gotokuji was founded in 17th century. Cat dolls are from the story that the feudal lord of Hikone, near Kyoto, was saved his life by a cat inviting him with its paw to the temple.
Shinjuku Kabukicho: additional spot to Shibuya
Kabukicho is one of the busiest streets in Tokyo, full of shops and izakaya, drink shops. Godzilla Head welcomes you there. A building near the entrance to the street is now famous for its 3D display of a cat.
Shibuya Sky: additional spot to Shibuya
It stands high near Shibuya station, the top roof of which you can enjoy real 360 degree view of Tokyo. You can see many people crossing at Shibuya Crossing below.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo or any place you like
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: adult 4000 yen per person
kid 2000 per person
Tour Important Information
Please wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.
We can add other optional spots according to your preference.
Other than described above, I can guide you such spots:
Ginza, Gotokuji temple, Rikugien garden ,Yanaka shopping street, Azabudai Hills and more.
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 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
“Great day in Tokyo ”
Kaneo was great. He took us around to different parts of Tokyo and imparted some good history on the various places. And it helped to take the subways with him to get an understanding of it all. It was a lot of walking and a full daux
Kaneo U.
(58 reviews)Thank you for a very quick and good review. I am glad to hear I could give you some help to understand Japan.
“Hakone Tour”
Kaneo arrived early, which I respect greatly in a tour guide. He is extremely knowledgable on all aspects of the tour in addition to questions we had about Tokyo outside of the tour. His English is very good and we could understand him with ease. Would 100% book again.
Kaneo U.
(58 reviews)Thank your good and kind review. I enjoyed talking with you about miscellaneous things about Japanese culture, too. Oh, I found Musashi's tomb. It is in Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu island. I hope I can see you again someday.
“Hakone Highlights”
Though the weather was rainy and hazy for most of our tour, my family and I still had a wonderful time touring Hakone. Kaneo was an excellent guide to help us navigate the best places to go given the weather and was kind and considerate to cater our plans as we went. We had a nice lunch at a local restaurant to keep us warm with soba and ramen noodles, which included good conversation with Kaneo as we ate. With Mt. Fuji hidden behind the clouds, the greenery of the forest was quite apparent as we walked the Old Cedar Path. Making our way to Hakone Shrine, the mist created a feeling of the movie 'Spirited Away' that was quite enchanting. Kaneo captured great photo shots of us and was very helpful in sharing his knowledge of other areas we explored, such as the volcanic vents and Open Air Museum. It was a great day and I would happily choose Kaneo as our guide again.
Kaneo U.
(58 reviews)Thank you for your warm and long review. I am glad to know you enjoyed the tour in spite of rather bad weather. I also enjoyed talking with you about a part of Japanese culture. I wish I have another chance to guide you someday.
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