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Tokyo old residential area tour with Tram
Joined 2022
Let's explore old residential area of Tokyo by tram. It's never gorgeous or glitter like Shinjuku or Shibuya, but you can see the real and down to earth daily life of Tokyo resident. We can also visit several temples and shrines believed by residents. We buy 1 day free pass of the tram and get off at several places according to your choice. (3 to 4 stations generally)
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting
Hotel pick up
[option] Minowabashi / Arakawa 1 chome
We buy the 1 day pass for the tram and start our tour from Minowabashi. We will walk through Joyful Minowa shopping street, where atmosphere of old tokyo remains, and get on a tram from Arakawa 1 chome station.
[option] Arakawa Yuenchimae
We will make short visit to Arakawa yuen, It's small public amusement park with peaceful atmosphere and we can ride small Ferris wheel.
[option] Oji ekimae / Asukayama
We ride very small monorail and climb to the Asukayama park. Asukayama Park is one of a most popular cherry blossom viewing point of Tokyo and a few small museums there. If you want, we can visit old amusement building and try some arcade games.
[option] Koshinzuka
Koshinzuka is at the entrance of Sugamo Jiro-dori shopping street, "Harajuku for Granma, with 200+ traditional Japanese shops.
There is a Togenuki-Jizo, believed beneficial to cure disease.
[option] Kishibojin
Kishimojin is a famous Buddhist temple beneficial for safe delivery and rising children. We can visit Takeyoshi Inari shrine with row of red Torii gates as well.
[option] Waseda
There is a most famous private university in Japan. We can walk around the campus of the university.
End of the tour
Ending Point
Any Station convenient to return to 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 pickup
1day free pass of Sakura tram (¥400/Day)
Lunch
Fee for attraction (if any)
Entrance fee (if any)
Tour Important Information
As the tram is so small, number of people in a group is limited to 4.
Meeting point and Ending point can be changed flexibly according to your convenience.
Important message from the supplier
If you have any restriction for your meal please let me know 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 2022
About Tour Guide Mutoh T.
I’m mutoh, licensed tour guide. I’ve been working at Tokyo for more than 30 years, and started this tour guide job.I love traveling, music, food, and drinking. As for traveling, I’ve been to 38 countries so far and I think I know what tourist wants to do. I really hope to help you to enjoy your once in a life time event. Anyway I’m looking forward to seeing you in Japan!
Reviews
Kevin K.
Tokyo half day (5hr) tour with picking up at Yokohama. (October 22nd)
Customized
“Knew the city well....great local insight...good English skills”
Mutoh was consistent and reliable on our pre meeting conversations. I had to change my hotel two times and he did not flinch. He made great choices on maximizing our time there and was of immense help on us understanding our next twelves days in Japan. I have been a guide for over sixteen years and it is through this lens that I highly recommend him. Should I come back for a future visit I will mostly certainly look for him to guide us.
Mutoh T.
(14 reviews)Kevin, thank you so much for your warm comments! Actually I enjoyed guiding you myself and it’s more than happy to hear you’ve enjoyed the day! I’m on the way back from Kyoto by another tour. It’s getting cold these days in Japan and winter will come soon. Please take care your health and come Japan again!
“Tokyo with Mutoh”
This is our first time in Tokyo and we enjoyed sightseeing with Mutoh. From start to finish he is a professional and a gentleman. He is very prompt in getting back to you when you book a tour. He is on time, creates an itinerary and presents it to you in case you want to make any changes. He is friendly, flexible abd always makes your safety and welfare number one. He watches to make sure you are getting off and on the subway safely. He points out things that are happening that are unique to your visit. A beautiful wedding at the shrine or an upcoming election. He teaches you about proper etiquette, some easy phrases and words to use when you need them. Mutoh is a gentleman, he has manners and is polite and respectful. He also laughs, has fun and has a great sense of humor. Mutoh is an excellent guide. If you are fortunate enough to hire him you will enjoy a perfect day in Tokyo! Mutoh will design an itinerary with a great mix of culture, arts, history, and souvenir shopping if you like. He takes many photos to capture your vacation. We are baseball fans and Mutoh, even as busy as we were kept us updated on the score of game one of the Workd Series! We enjoyed a delicious lunch and caught an exciting extra innings walk off home run finish! Mutoh is your Guide for a memorable visit to Tokyo!! Thanks for the perfect day. K & G
Mutoh T.
(14 reviews)Kathy, George, Thank you so much for your warm words! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. Watching the World Series together at the market food court was a very lovely memory for me as well. It was the fantastic moment! I think the journey continues. Please take care of yourself and enjoy it to the most. Please come to Japan again. Sayonara!
“A wonderful day ”
Mutoh was an exceptional tour guide who made our day in Tokyo truly unforgettable. His knowledge of the city was impressive, and he was able to share fascinating insights into Tokyo's history, culture, and hidden gems. Mutoh was also incredibly accommodating and patient. He was always willing to answer our questions and adjust the itinerary to suit our interests. We felt like we were exploring the city with a friend, rather than a guide. We highly recommend Mutoh to anyone visiting Tokyo. He is a true asset to the city and made our experience there truly special.
Mutoh T.
(14 reviews)Nicola, Thank you so much for your warm to comment! ( It's too good to me! ) Guiding wonderful people like you around my country is always my pleasure and actually I enjoyed this tour so much. Please enjoy rest of your tour and I hope I can see you again somewhere in Japan!
$155/ per group
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