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Tokyo Tour with Professional Photographer
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Joined 2024
[Note : Please drop me a message before you directly book this tour.]
Would you like unforgettable memories and bring them home?!
This is a special collaboration provided by both the licensed tour guide and the professional photographer. I tailormade a itinerary with photo genic spots and guide you around, while professional photographer take hundreds of photos during our excursion. That means you will get superb experiences with beautiful photos in Tokyo.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At near-by station or your hotel
- Meeting you at your accommodation (Tokyo 23 wards). This tour itinerary is just a sample and can be fully customized to meet your needs and preferences. As a professional licensed guide and travel supervisor, I’d be very happy to assist you.
Meiji shrine
Meiji Shrine is a peaceful Shintoism sanctuary nestled in a forest, dedecated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Harajuku Takeshita Street and Omote-sando Street
Takeshita street is a hub of youth fashion and pop culture, while nearby Omote-sando street is a stylish avenue know for upscale shopping.
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing is Tokyo's iconic scramble intersection, famous for its organized chaos and neon-lit energy.
Shinjuku Kabukicho and Golden Gai
Kabukichgo is Tokyo's largest nightlife district with neon lights, mars, and entertainment. Golden Gai is a maze of tiny bars in narrow alleys, famous for its old Tokyo charm.
Ending Point
At near-by station or 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, Photographer
- Unlimited Number of Photos as Digital Data
- Personal Expenses (e.g. transportation, meals, and admission)
Tour Important Information
* The photographer's schedule needs to be arranged, so please send me a message before you book this tour.
* The tour is customizable and can be addressed in advance or even on the day of the tour. If you have a particular interest, please let me know.
* This is not a car tour. Please note that main means of transportation during the tour is on foot and public transportations.
Important message from the supplier
Available date is negotiable.
Please do not hesitate to contact me!
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 2024
About Tour Guide Melody S.
Hi! I’ｍ a government licensed tour guide with a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography. I was born in a suburb and grew up in Tokyo. I studied abroad in the US and UK, and met great people from all over the world. I was working as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe.
【Interest】
- Maid Cafes and Pop Idols
- Manga and Anime
- IT and Electronics
- Socializing and Eating
【Certificate】
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
- General Certified Travel Supervisor
- Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor
Reviews
Sthabiso M.
“An awesome guide ”
We had such a great time with Melody. And as managed to cover so many attractions in a short period of time. I highly recommend him and will be using him again when we return to Tokyo. He is knowledgeable about Japan and its history and very polite and accommodating. It was absolutely great meeting him
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Melody S.
Sthabiso, yes, we packed a schedule in the final day and covered seven spots in a day (shrine, bridge, forest, castle, Gion area, shopping street, and market)! Throughout the tour, you all kindly treated me like a friend or even a family member. We had a lot of experiences in Japan but it is only a part of our culture. Next time, let’s try new stuff like maid cafe, hot springs, museums, and okonomiyaki place. I’ll never forget such beautiful and beloved memories. Siyabonga kakhulu, inkosi ikubusise !
Sthabiso M.
“Absolutely awesome! Our perfect guide ”
Melody was awesome, attentive and very considerate. We enjoyed our time with him and got to explore so much in a short period of time. We look forward to our next trip in Japan and will definitely use Melody again. We will miss him. If you are looking for a guide he is your perfect guide
Melody S.
Thank you for your heartfelt comment, Sthabiso. You all treated me so nicely all the time. We had such a wonderful days. Every moment of the tour including arcade, VR, ramen, and castle is unforgettable! I'm really looking forward to meeting you again, too.
Anuj J.
“Great Tour by Melody”
Really helpful and knowledgeable.
Melody S.
Thank you for your review, Anuj. Definitely, hope I can help you again in the future!
$476/ per group
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Tokyo Personalized One-day Tour
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Let’s go to popular maid cafe in Akihabara. You don’t need to be shy! I’ll help you talk to maids with my experience as a maid cafe manager. And if you are lucky, you can see their dancing and singing performances. Other than the maid cafe, I can take you to the best Otaku places that fit your interests!
Akihabara Maid Cafe Lunch Tour
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The first maid cafe was started in Akihabara. Nowadays, there are around 200 maid cafes alone in Akihabara. Maids will welcome guests of all genders, generations, and nationalities, but some have difficulties in English communication. No problem. I can help you talk to them! The good news is that I was a manager at one of the largest maid cafe chains and led 40 maids. Other Otaku activities are also included in the tour. Hopefully, all anime, pop idol, and gadget Otaku can enjoy the tour!
Akihabara Maid Cafe Tour by Former Maid Cafe Manager
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Tokyo Personalized Half-day Tour
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Tokyo Personalized Half-day Tour
Other Popular Unique Experience Tours in Tokyo
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Jazz night in Shimokitazawa + record shops
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Jazz night in Shimokitazawa + record shops
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Let's embark on a tour around Memory Lane in Shinjuku, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, experiencing the essence of Japanese culture through the tradition of 'hashigo sake' - hopping from one drinking spot to another!
Shinjuku Kabukicho , Omoide Yokocho and Golden gai !!!Bar Hopping Tour
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One-day Tokyo Tour In Your Own Way
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Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
In this tour, I take you to my favorite Japanese Garden; Koishikawa Korakuen created in 1629. This beautiful garden represents 4 different sceneries; river, mountain, countryside, ocean as you walk around the central pond. After that we move to the place for tea ceremony. Tea master prepares tea by highly stylized manner called 'Temae'. You enjoy Japanese sweet and tea in a very settled atmosphere. You will learn the the history of tea ceremony, experience Japanese aesthetics influenced by Zen.
Experience a Tea Ceremony & Japanese Garden
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