Western Tokyo Highlights -Shibuya,Harajuku,Meiji-jingu more!
Joined 2019
If you have more than 2 days in Tokyo, exploring one day in East, one day in West would be recommended, since Tokyo is such a huge city. This tour is basically walking tour, using public transportation, but we can take a taxi occasionally upon your request. My Western highlights is more with modern, young, Kawaii culture, and Eastern one is more with tradition and samurai history. Both are making today's Tokyo. Don't forget to check my Eastern Highlights too!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory (Shinjuku)
Observatory of free of charge. Famous landmarks such as Mount Fuji, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower can be enjoyed when the weather permits. Usually more visible in the morning time.
Or I can try to book SHIBUYA SKY for the end of this tour if you like. Refer to important below for the details. Let me know enough in advance.
Meiji-Jingu Shrine
One of the most important shrines in Japan dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Surrounded by 100 year-old forest designed by human, where you can escape the busy streets of Tokyo, sense the shrine’s sacred atmosphere.
Harajuku - Takeshita street
Just nearby Harajuku is paradise of teens. Discover Tokyo’s most fashionable place for young Tokyoites and explore the center of Japan’s Kawaii culture.
Omotesando area
A major luxury shopping destination, and home to some of the most unique and modern architectures. A variety of restaurant is available around this area for lunch.
Kiddy Land - Tokyo’s tax-free toy and character goods mecca in Omotesando. It is consumer heaven for adults and children alike.
Ura-Harajuku (Cat Street) - Known as the back street of Harajuku, a narrow road connecting Harajuku and Shibuya, Tokyo Cat Street is a magnet for the city's fashion-forward.
(Lunch could be flexible)
Shibuya - Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko dog statue
Feel the vibes of the metropolitan city and hit the Shibuya Crossing. And don’t forget to take a picture at Hachiko dog statue, a statue honoring the most loyal dog in Japan!
Shibuya - Tokyu Food Show
At the department store's basement (called Depa-Chika), known as the ‘Theatre of Food’, and houses stalls from all over the world selling sweets, deli goods, bakery, food and wine!
End of tour
We end the tour in Shibuya. You can enjoy dinner in Shibuya afterwards, or you can move to Shinjuku for night life easily by JR. Also, I can take you back to your hotel if you like.
(in case of SHIBUYA SKY Option)
I'll come with you to enter with my annual Pass.
Then I'll leave you there to enjoy the view afterwards and enjoy dinner in Shibuya or maybe in Shinjuku!
Ending Point
At Shibuya or your hotel or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
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, hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo
transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
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【Major fees on tour day】
For guide, a one-day subway ticket costs 900 yen.
For you, depending on what you have. (Ex. Welcome Suica.)
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>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both require passport to purchase.
●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) is recommended to get around easily in Japan. Conveniently usable in all major cities in Japan.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket（24h / 48h / 72h)
Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors. But limited line availability.
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For more information for the latest transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
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【Optional】Hired cars
I'm happy to work with hired car you arranged at your end.
Tour Important Information
●Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory is occasionally closed. Sometimes the elevators are crowded so might need to wait in line.
● I can try to book Shibuya Sky (2,700JPY/adult before 3PM entry, 3,400JPY after 3PM entry) in stead of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory if you request me two weeks in advance. But please notice that Shibuya Sky ticket cannot be assured as so difficult to get tickets even when applying just on time sales open at midnight in Japan.
Important message from the supplier
- Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar on GoWithGuide.
- I do tours up to 4 people to maximize each person's experience.
- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.
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 2019
About Tour Guide Kaori S.
Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.
I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.
As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.
I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.
・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY
・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY
・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour
I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!
Reviews
Marisa S.
“G. O. A. T.! Look no further…”
Konnichiwa! My family and I had the best time in Tokyo with Kaori-san. Even prior to our meeting, she was always quick to respond to my numerous emails/messages; very helpful with information to help us customize our tour (especially with my kids in mind as well as their interests) and very patient with all my questions. On tour day, she arrived on time and taught us our first lesson in greeting eachother in Japanese (kids vs. adults). We shopped and toured around the Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku area. We got to take photos of Godzilla head, 3D cat and Hachiko (my personal fave). We ate at a great spot for lunch, Karu, which was a rotating sushi restaurant. There was a fun game at table side that the kids enjoyed, the sushi was great (such a variety), and it was a hit seeing the special conveyor belt speed deliver your food! At the end of the day, we didn’t want to say goodbye to Kaori. Planning this trip had given me some anxiety…and I knew our first day in Tokyo would be overwhelming in trying to navigate the train system, crowds and just being in a new country! However, our day with Kaori put all of us at ease, she really helped us to get a Handle on the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. My kids haven’t stopped talking about Kaori even as we are still trekking through Japan. So sweet and very informative! We all really loved her!
Rowena S.
“Customized private tour for client”
Hello Kaori san, thank you so much for your taking care of our guests. We are glad to know that they enjoyed their day with you. Looking forward to working with you again.
Kaori S.
Thank you very much for taking your time to write an excellent review. It was a great honor to be given the opportunity to guide your precious clients. I look forward to working with you again for your clients anytime into the future! With much appreciation, Kaori
Ulrike H.
“Private Kamakura – One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori”
We had a wonderful one-day trip with Kaori from Tokyo to Kamakura, and we highly recommend her as a guide. She is already responsive before you even arrive in Japan and has great tips, e.g. she is flexible in adapting the trip and even Provided us a guide recommendation for Kanazawa. She then picks you up at the hotel and is super organized, e.g. we had to travel with public transportation, and she had IC cards for my wife and myself, which makes the travel much easier with no ticketing queues. During the visits she provides you lot of information about the history, the country, and the habits, which was really amazing. She is also fully flexible to change the program during the trip if requested by her clients. And finally she brings you safely and on-time back to the hotel. Therefore we fully enjoyed the trip with her and would / will book her again if we again visit Japan in the future.
Kaori S.
Thank you very much for giving me a superb feedback and recommendation, Ulrike-san. I'm so honored as a guide. It was a really lovely relaxing day with charming flowers in full bloom everywhere. Could not be grateful enough Mt.Fuji (my friend!) appeared from Enoshima island finally at the last of your trip in Japan! Thank you again for choosing me as your guide and giving me the opportunity to appreciate the seasonal beauty of Kamakura together with you. Can't wait to see you again on next trip!! Big hugs, Kaori
$417/ per group
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