Tokyo Tailored: Your Perfect 7-Hour Adventure with Lily
**This tour is designed to offer for A SMALL GROUP tour as shown in the description.
I am happy to tailor an original plan OR to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option!
A 7-hour tour allows for 4 or more visits depending where we visit and finish the tour.
Send me a message with your preferences or requests!
*This tour will be presented in ENGLISH.
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 (inside 23 wards)
- I will pick you up at your hotel. Before leaving the hotel, we will briefly review our itinerary and transportation pass. And let's go!!!
Visit Tsukiji Fish market
A historic and vibrant seafood market, where you can experience a wide variety of authentic Japanese food materials. I will share the depth of Japanese cuisine while enjoying interacting with local store owners I am familiar with.
Visit Kabuki-za theater (outside the building)
Located in the neighborhood of the Tsukiji market, this theater is the main venue for traditional Kabuki stage performances. Its grand, historic-style architecture stands out in the modern Ginza district.
Visit Asakusa/ Senso-ji Temple
The east side of Tokyo, where we dive into the old downtown with the Senso-ji Temple. We can explore the historic and vibrant town along with many traditional shops and streets.
Lunch recommendation
I will take you to the local restaurant from many varieties according to your preference.
Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
After taking a 35-mimute ride from the east side of Tokyo, we will vist the west side starting from a historic site. It is well known for its huge sacred forest and Shinto shrine.
Visit Harajuku/ Takeshita street
You might get overwhelmed after the serene Shinto shrine. Here just the other side of the forest is a vibrant district with trendy fashion, youth culture, and unique street style. You can find some cutting edge sweets and unique animal cafes along the street.
Visit Shibuya district (Shibuya crossing)
Let's experince the bustling crossing together! It also features numerous shopping malls and trendy shops.
Ending Point
Last destination of the tour or at your hotel.
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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
-Guide's transportation(1000-1500JPY)
-Hotel pick-up
-Your transportation fees
-Lunch and refreshments(you and guide)
-Admission fee (you and guide, if needed)
(e.g. Hamarikyu Garden 300 yen per adult as an optional visit)
Tour Important Information
*This tour is a walking tour, using public transportations such as trains, subways and buses. So make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
*PLEASE send a direct message to me BEFORE booking a tour.
*Air-conditioned hire car with a driver can be arranged upon request.
(7500JPY/hour from 7 hours per a group)
*If you have any requests for the tour, please feel free to ask me in advance!!
Important message from the supplier
* Some of the tours/ experiences require prior reservation. Please send a direct message to me before booking a tour.
* If you have any requests for the tour, please feel free to ask 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
About Tour Guide Lily I.
Hello! I’m Lily.
I am a government certified tour guide. I have experienced more than 100 customized tours starting from March 2024 and have been receiving 5-star reviews on popular travel booking sites from over 90% of my guests.
I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I love exploring towns small or big to look for hidden gems and can't wait to share them with you!
I was born and raised in Tokyo for over 40 years with a few childhood years in the US. I am a mom of two boys and have work experience in the Japanese Education industry as a teacher and a public relations professional.
I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.
I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!
Reviews
Lauren O.
“Highlight of Tokyo!”
We had an amazing experience with Lily touring the Tsukiji Market. She has so much knowledge of the area and food that she shared with us. She took us to all the best stalls. Without her, the Tsukiji market would not have been as fun or impressive. I’d highly recommend Lily if you’re considering visiting the market. She also shared information regarding the other neighborhoods of Tokyo and places we should visit.
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Lily I.
Dear Lauren, I appreciate your fast and kind message!! I am grateful to meet you all! I also had a wonderful time having tasty fresh food together! Your enthusiasm for food made me happy and motivated to show you around the best things in the market! If you ever plan to revisit, I’m more than happy to serve you again. All the best! Lily
Carolyn P.
“Highly Recommend Lily! ”
Four of us from San Francisco spent seven hours touring Tokyo with Lily and couldn’t have been more pleased! She’s warm, engaging, and every bit as delightful as she appears in her video. Lily tailored the tour to our interests, made navigating the city effortless and fun, and gave us several great ideas to pursue during our next two days in Tokyo. We would highly recommend Lily!
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Lily I.
Dear Carolyn, Thank you so much for your warm message. It was my pleasure to meet you all and spend a wonderful time together exploring both the old and new sides of the city. I especially enjoyed chatting about many things surrounding us and your curiosity about Japanese culture made me inspired during the tour. I always feel happy to help your trip be more delightful and memorable. Best regards, Lily
Scott H.
“Tokyo Experience by the BEST!”
My wife and I enjoyed 1-1/2 days seeing important and fascinating parts of Tokyo with our guide Lily! What an excellent ambassador for this historical and special place. Lily was sooo professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and absolute fun from the very first inquiry all the way through our time together. Lily loves her town and loves to share her experiences and knowledge. We travelled to Tokyo a couple of days early to enjoy the city in advance of our cruise and Lily did an excellent job tailoring our time and sites perfectly to our interests and to avoid duplication with expected sites to be toured with our cruise excursions. Lily's help with our travel details (like getting from the airport to the hotel by train, recommending a Suica card for easy train access, etc.) once in Tokyo, all in advance of our arrival, was super helpful! All in all, our day and a half with Lily was a wonderful, educational, and fun filled time getting to experience the city with an exemplary guide and ambassador for Japan!!
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Lily I.
Dear Scott, Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments! These words reminded me of the journey we had together. I felt so happy introducing culture, history, and all the delicacies along the way we explored. Since we have so many things to offer, I would be more than happy if you could make another visit in not so far future. All the best, Lily
$372/ per group
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