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Tokyo old residential area tour with Tram
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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
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Alex C.
“Amazing Tour of Major Tokyo Sites”
My wife and I booked Mutoh-san for a day on our first visit to Tokyo. We could not be happier with the result! Mutoh met us at our hotel lobby and proceeded to provide us with the best guided tour we have experienced. He prepared an entire folder of a lot of information directly relating to the sites we chose to visit. He accommodated special requests for food and drink we wanted to try at the Tsukiji Outer Market and when we had a little extra time per location he would take us on a lesser known side quest that would be far less touristy. He speaks great English (my Japanese is VERY rough) and communicated to us very clearly everything we wanted to know about each location. A bonus was being shown how to use the Chikatetsu and navigate the city. Thank you Mutoh-san, even though our feet say differently, you made our first full day in Japan a wonderful experience!!
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Mutoh T.
Alex, Thank you so much for joining my tour ! Photos and your warm comments reminds me Many happy moments of the tour. We’ve visit most of major tourists spots in Tokyo (Sorry it’s a bit rush) .I believe you are enjoying other areas as well. Have you visit Golden gai? Kyoto will show you other side of Japan to you. Please enjoy there and back home with great memory. And come back Japan someday! I’m sure Japan has a lot of different aspects. See you again!
Brad B.
“A Great Tour of Tokyo”
Mutoh T. was a fantastic tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and we visited a variety of sites. Mutoh T. made our visit to Tokyo memorable.
Mutoh T.
Brad, thank you so much for joining the tour and for your kind words! I believe you enjoyed the rest of your family's trip to Japan. ( Did your wife get over jet lag quickly?) Hope you are all well in home. Please back to Japan someday and explore other beautiful areas!
Arianna K.
“The best tour ever!!! ”
Mutoh took the time to cater the tour to suit our musical interests. He knew his way around Tokyo and also gave amazing recommendations for different styles and Japanese artists!
Mutoh T.
Thank you so much for your comment! I ‘m very happy of you and James enjoyed the tour and my play list. Safe travels and come Japan again!
$190/ per group
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