Feel both traditional and modern Japan with food experience! After visiting Tsukiji outer market still having a good-old-days atmosphere, we'll visit a tranquil Meiji shrine. Then the next destination is Harajuku full of "kawaii" or too cute goods and edgy fashion boutiques. In a pleasant shopping district: Omotesando, you'll see lots of stylish buildings designed by world-famous architects.
At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards
Anywhere in Omotesando district or at your hotel
guide fee, hotel pick-up in 23 wards in Tokyo
transportation fee (you and guide): about 1000 yen /person, lunch (you and guide (if you'd like to have during the tour)) : about 2000 yen /person
* Please wear comfortable shoes.
* I recommend you to bring some Japanese cash, because train ticket machines and some local shops and restaurants still don't accept credit cards.
* Some shops give you a tax exemption by showing your passport, so it'd be better to bring your passport.
[What to expect]
This tour starts at Tsukiji. Tsukiji fish market is gone (moved to Toyosu) but we still have Tsukiji "outer" market, where you can see hundreds of small shops, buffets, stalls selling Japanese casual food that you can try while strolling. There are also fish stores like ones in the old Tsukiji fish market. The biggest feature is the atmosphere of the good old-days. Then we head for Meiji shrine: a Shinto shrine located in a peaceful forest. Shinto is an indigenous religion to Japan, so I'll tell you a bit about Japanese religions and history regarding the god worshiped there: the Emperor Meiji. After seeing traditional aspects of Japan, just a few minutes walk takes you to a completely different world: Harajuku! Takeshita street is a trendsetting spot for teenagers filled with "Kawaii" or very cute goods, clothes and even food like colorful cotton candy and decorative crepes. Our tour won't nd there. Let's walk into back streets of Harajuku or "Ura-hara", where trendy shops serve even trendier customers in less crowded neighborhood. If you are interested in art, I'll take you to a free gallery displaying art works of young people. They are far from sophisticated but energetic and inspiring. (If you're not so interested in Fashion, it's also OK to visit Ota memorial museum, where you can see traditional Ukiyoe or woodblock printings.) After Harajuku and Ura-hara, we'll go to the sophisticated shopping district, Omotesando. Walking Omotesando street lined with stylish Buildings is so pleasant. If you like, we can have lunch somewhere nearby anytime or at the end of the tour I'll just suggest some places to eat.
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Jolly S.
(5 reviews)Wow! How kind you are to write such a positive review for me!! I really appreciate your kindness. You’d be a bit tired after a full-day walking tour. Please take a good rest and continue to enjoy traveling around Japan! Take care. Jolly
“Excellent tour”
What a pleasure to have Jolly as our guide. As it being our first visit to Tokyo we couldn’t as for a better person to make us comfortable to use the Metro line and to show us things and the history of some amazing places. We are so grateful for guiding us to book tickets for our next adventure to Hakone on the Romance line. Couldn’t recommend Jolly enough. Bev
Jolly S.
(5 reviews)Oh!!! Bev!!! Thank you so much for your kind review. Your words are too much for me. I also enjoyed today’s tour fully with you. I’m deeply grateful for being able to guide such wonderful guests like you! I hope you’ll keep enjoying exploring Japan. (I’m sure you will!) Take care. Warm regards, Jolly
“Private one-day tour using subway in Tokyo”
Had a wonderful time with Jolly. She took me to some fasanating places and was funny, considerate and allowed me to alter the itineray as we travelled around offering several options each time. Thank you
Jolly S.
(5 reviews)Thank you so much for your kind review. You are a delight to be with and made me laugh many times! And the weatther was perfect since you had brought the good weather with you to Japan. I appreciate that as well!! It was such a joy talking a lot with you while guiding. I really hope you'll enjoy the rest of your stay fully. Arigatou gozaimashita!!!