Welcome to Japan Gateway Tour from Narita Airport
I am pleased to offer a special plan to enjoy Japan while transferring from Narita Airport to your accommodation.
Enjoy a delicious meal, explore a historic temple near Narita Airport, or shop for travel essentials. The plan can be customized to suit your preferences.
Your luggage will be safely stored, and purchases delivered to your accommodation. my colleague who will be driving and I ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Let me help you start your trip to Japan smoothly.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Narita Airport General Pickup Area *Flexible meeting time
- The pickup location may vary depending on your arrival exit. Terminal 1 ・Near the central exit on the first floor of the arrival lobby (both North and South Wings). ・General Pickup Area (Pickup Area) outside the "Central Exit (North/South Exit)". Terminal 2 ・Near the "South Exit" or "North Exit" on the first floor of the arrival lobby. ・General Pickup Area (Pickup Area) outside the "Central Exit".
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple / Location: 1 Narita, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture
・Historic and spiritual: Over 1,000 years old, a renowned Buddhist temple known for its sacred Fudo Myo-o deity.
・Unique cultural experience: Witness traditional Goma fire rituals, explore stunning Japanese gardens, and admire magnificent temple architecture.
・Food and shopping: Stroll down the charming approach lined with souvenir shops and taste Japan’s famous grilled eel (unagi).
・Perfect layover trip: Just minutes from Narita Airport—experience Japan’s rich culture, history, and cuisine in a short visit.
First Meal in Japan / A famous unagi (grilled eel) restaurant near Naritasan or a Elegant Ramen "Taketora" (24-hour open)
・Traditional Unagi (Grilled Eel): Near Naritasan, you can enjoy freshly grilled eel coated in a sweet-savory sauce, served over rice—a luxurious yet traditional Japanese meal.
・Elegant Ramen "Taketora"(24-hour open): For a quick and satisfying option, slurp a hot bowl of ramen with rich broth and springy noodles, perfect for any time of day or night.
・Great Start to Your Japan Trip: Whether you prefer a refined, cultural dining experience or a casual, soul-warming meal, both options introduce you to Japan’s incredible food scene from the very first bite.
Don Quijote Shopping Tour / Various locations across Japan
・Huge variety: From Japanese snacks and souvenirs to cosmetics and electronics, everything is available at great prices.
・Unique shopping experience: Open late or even 24/7, making it perfect for last-minute shopping.
・Tax-free shopping: Many items are tax-free for tourists with passport verification.
・Perfect for all travelers: Whether you want traditional Japanese goods or quirky pop culture items, Don Quijote has it all.
Ending Point
Accommodation or your preferred location (Tokyo)
Want to personalize this tour?
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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
Drive & Guide fee
Narita pick-up
Drop-off in 23 wards of Tokyo
Type of Vehicle: TOYOTA (RAIZE or ALPHARD) Depending on the situation, I will adjust accordingly to make sure that all participants can be accommodated.
Fuel cost
Toll cost
Meal, snack and beverage for you and guide.
Tour Important Information
If you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.
Please provide your flight details.
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 Kota A.
Hello everyone! My name is Kota.
After graduation from a university in Japan I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada, on a working holiday. While working as a server at a sushi restaurant, I had many opportunities to interact with guests who loved Japan, while also learning about Canadian culture from them. Those experiences became truly meaningful to me, and now I would like to take on that role here in Japan—sharing the beauty of my country with visitors and creating unforgettable memories together.
Tokyo is a world-famous metropolis, but beyond its well-known landmarks, it is full of hidden gems that are less crowded and waiting to be discovered. I would be delighted to explore such places with you and do my very best to make your trip to Japan a wonderful experience.
Since I am originally from Hiroshima, I am also very familiar with Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. I would be happy to give you helpful advice if you plan to visit those areas. And if our schedules align, I would love to guide you around my hometown Hiroshima, as well as Shiga where I spent my student years, or even Kyoto and Osaka. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
I enjoy watching soccer (especially Manchester United!), and I also like beer and whisky.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all :)
P.S.
I am not a licensed guide, but I work as a friendly guide.
Rather than providing formal or highly specialized guiding like a school tour, my focus is on offering a more relaxed and friendly experience to help you enjoy your time in Japan.
I appreciate your understanding.
Reviews
Jennifer M.
“Personalised Tokyo tour”
Kota helped design the type of Tokyo day we were interested in; local knowledge and experience for first time visitors outside of the main tourist attractions. Kota's colleague Kira took us for our day of exploring, Kappabashi, Yanaka, Ueno Park and more. It was very helpful to have Kira assist us in navigating the trains and metro, ordering lunch in a fabulous local restaurant and communicating with local shop owners and stall holders. We found Kira energetic, very polite and kind and a delight to spend the day with. Arigatou gozaimasu!
Thomas R.
“1 Day Driving Tour of Tokyo ”
Kira did a wonderful job in leading our group of 6 on our 1 day driving tour of Tokyo. She took us to the iconic Tokyo Tower, Harajuku and Takeshita Street market to shop and have lunch. We also drove around the Imperial Palace and visited the Tokyo equivalent of Central Park. She very capably annswered all of our cultural, historical and Tokyo centric questions. I would highly recommend Kira as your guide.
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Kota A.
Hi Thomas, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m really happy to hear your whole group had such a fun day. It makes me glad that you showed interest in Tokyo’s culture and history too ;)) Please come visit Japan again, and let’s meet next time! We’ll be looking forward to it!
James B.
“Met all our expectations and more”
Kota is a wonderful guide. He had made great initial choices of what we should see and adapted easily to what we wished to do. He is very kind and considerate as well. The tour was quite memorable and we are so happy we chose him to show us parts of this beautiful city. We would recommend him to be your guide, too!
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Kota A.
Hi James, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I really enjoyed every moment we spent together over the two days. It makes me happy to hear you felt I could adapt to what you wished to do, and knowing the tour was memorable means a lot to me as a guide ;)) Please reach out whenever you visit Japan again. I’m looking forward to seeing you!
$474/ per group
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