Tokyo Westside Half-Day: A Taste of History and Pop Culture
Joined 2025
Embark on a vibrant half-day tour through the west side of Tokyo, where ancient serenity meets modern dynamism!
Begin our exploration at the peaceful Meiji-jingu shrine. Then dive into the colorful chaos of Harajuku, the epicenter of youth culture. Finally, brace yourself for the iconic scramble crossing in Shibuya.
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 transportaion pass. And let's go!!
Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
A historic site, well known for its huge sacred forest and Shinto shrine dededicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
Visit Harajuku/ Takeshita street
It’s a vibrant district known for its trendy fashion, youth culture, and unique street style, particularly along Takeshita Street. This tour will take you around the main and the unique back street neighborhood.
Visit Shibuya/ Scramble crossing
After experiencing the chaos of the scramble crossing, we will walk through the inexhaustible and energetic Shibuya district featuring numerous food places, stores and trendy shops.
Ending Point
Shibuya station
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
-Guide's transportation (1000-1500JPY)
-Hotel meet-up in Tokyo 23 wards
-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.
*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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Lily I.
Hello! I’m Lily.
I am a government certified tour guide. I have experienced more than 90 customized tours starting from March 2024 and have been receiving 5-star reviews on popular travel booking sites from over 80% 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
Rafael K.
“Very good guide.”
Lily arrived to our hotel some minutes before schedule and we found a very nice and knowledgeable guide.She led us through Asakusa, Ueno park and old Tokyo neighbourhods.The tour was very well conduced.She has lots of kmowledgr and is very pleasant. Thanks Lily for the very enjouable day.
Lily I.
Dear Rafael, Arigatou gozaimasu for the review!! Meeting you all on your adventure to Tokyo and exploring both historic and vibrant places was my pleasure. I am more than happy I could help make your trip a fun and memorable experience. Kindly regards, Lily
$227/ per group
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