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Ueno and Yanaka
Joined 2024
Ueno is a popular district of Tokyo. The open market of Ameyayokocho, a black market that appeared at the end of the war that sold candy and American products. The first public park in Japan, there are seven museums, a zoo and many temples and shrines. Yanaka is a residential district of Tokyo that escaped the bombs, known for its Machiya-style wooden houses, a large cemetery where the last shogun is buried, Buddhist temples and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
- I will pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo.
Ameyokocho shopping street
This is a popular shopping street where you can get good deals.You can find dried fruits, green tea, fish, biscuits, sportswear and many restaurants.
Ueno park
We will visit several temples and shrines:
Kiyomizu temple: Inspired by the Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto, it houses an image of Kosodate Kannon goddess of conception.
Hanazono inari Shrine: Dedicated to Inari god of fertility, harvests and the fox, the shrine is recognizable by its tunnel of red torii.
Toshogu Shrine: Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu the first shogun of the Edo period.
Yanaka
Then we will walk to the Yanaka district, we will discover this residential area with traditional wooden houses, the large cemetery lined with cherry trees, the Buddhist temple Tenno-ji with its Buddha statue, the Asakura sculpture museum and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Yanaka Ginza shopping street
We will discover the nostalgic Yanaka Ginza shopping street, where you can find delicious shaved Ice, meat croquettes, fresh roasted coffee, second hand shops cat statue and more...
Nippori station
The tour will end at Nippori Station served by the Keisei Line as well as the JR Yamanote Line.
Ending Point
Nippori station
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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
English speaking guide
Pick-up at your hotel in Tokyo
Transportation tickets
Food and drinks
Asakura sculpture museum entrance ticket (500 yen)per person for you and your guide
Tour Important Information
What‘s included
English speaking guide
Pick-up at your hotel in Tokyo.
What‘s not included
Transportation tickets
Food and drinks
Asakura Sculpture Museum entrance ticket (500 yen)
Please wear comfortable shoes.
The Asakusa Sculpture Museum entrance fee (500 yen) per person for you and your guide.
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 Virginie B.
Hello !
My name is Virginie, I am French and I have been living in Tokyo for 4 years. I love Japan, its food and its culture but above all I love Tokyo! I will take you to the best places in Tokyo ! The hidden gems as well as all the must see places ! The traditional Tokyo as well as the futuristic parts of the city ! I can’t wait to meet you !!
Reviews
“Very fun !! and informative day out, just super thank you!!”
Thank you for all that you have done to make my trip very enjoyable and special. A great day planned, really easy travel. Lot of lovely hidden gems away from the crowds. An amazing guide and person to spend the day with, great local information and mixed of different activities. Thank you for all that you done. I hope to be in contact should I required further travel guide. Very good on all levels. Thank you ever so much.
Virginie B.
(4 reviews)Dear Doy, Thank you for you kind review! I really enjoyed spending the day with you too! We had a lot of fun! And you were especially great for the last song! I hope I can show you around Tokyo again when you will come back to Japan! Thank you! Virginie
“Une visite passionnante”
Superbe visite de Kamakura avec une guide passionnée. Moment très agréable culturellement. Merci pour cette belle journée, Je recommande vivement Virginie !
Virginie B.
(4 reviews)Bonjour Xavier! Je vous remercie pour votre commentaire chaleureux et de m’avoir choisie pour vous faire découvrir la très belle ville de Kamakura. Je suis contente que vous ayez apprécié la visite. Ce fut une journée magnifique! J’espère avoir à nouveau l’occasion de faire des visites avec vous! Virginie
“Photography of Tokyo’s modern architecture. ”
I can’t speak highly enough of Virginie. She thoroughly researched my request to photograph Tokyo’s modern architecture and took me on a wonderful tour. She also included information about the buildings like when they were built and who the architect was. She was friendly, prompt and extended the tour beyond the original 4 hours. I also learned a lot about Tokyo and Japanese culture from our conversations. Many, many thanks Virginie for a fabulous day.
Virginie B.
(4 reviews)Dear Heather, Thank you for your kind review. It’s been a pleasure to spend time with you ! I have been really impressed by your great energy. I enjoyed talking with you and showing you the modern architecture of several great buildings in Tokyo ! I hope you will win the greatest prize with your pictures ! Take great care of yourself! Virginie
$129/ per group
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