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Yokohama East Meets West Full Day Private Car Tour with Chinese Food & Pastry

Art, Culture, & Historical
Car Tour (driving guide)
Yokohama Tour Guide - Tan F.

Joined 2024

Tan F.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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Yokohama
Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English, Japanese, Malay (Native)
7 hrs 20 mins
Private tour (only you and Tan F.)
Up to 4 people

This unique Yokohama private car tour will embark on a short journey to the major interesting places and gastronomy of Yokohama to save time and visit more. This tour will bring you to Sankeien Garden, Place of Scenic Beauty, foreign diplomats' former residences on Yamate hill, (Home of a Diplomat & Ehrismann residence), Japan first western styled street Nihon Odori, Red Brick Warehouse near Yokohama Bay, China Town for Chinese food & visit Sea Goddess Mazu temple to protect you as traveler.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Yokohama Central Post Office (outside)

- Just a minute walk from east exit, climb up the stairs on your right.

10:40 AM

Sankeien Garden (entrance and parking fee included)

Sankeien Garden is declared 'Place of Scenic Beuaty by Japan government. It was created by silk tycoon Zenzaburo Hara in early 19th century. The landmark of this beautiful garden is the Three Story Pagoda built in Kyoto in 1457. There are many traditional wooden Japanese architectures, streams & ponds, four season flora, birds and fish to compliment this massive panoramic Japanese garden.

12:20 PM

The Diplomat’s House on Yamate Hill (parking fee included)

The Diplomat’s House" with Victorian design architecture & water fountain in its inner garden was built in Shibuya, Tokyo in 1910, shifted to Yamate hill in 1997. The former owner Mr. Uchida, was an overseas based Japanese diplomat. This beautiful mansion with its garden of roses was built by an American architect, James McDonald Gardiner.

12:50 PM

Ehrismann Residence (parking fee included)

Ehrismann Residence was built in 1925~1926 for Fritz Ehrismann, a Swiss merchant, The architect who designed this charming house was a Czech-American, Antonin Raymond. Raymond was a brilliant architect as his idea was the fusion of Japanese and western design elements at the time he designed Ehrismann’s home. After touring this elegant house, you can take a light lunch or cake & tea on the first floor. The view from the window seats facing the beautiful garden of Motomachi Koen Park is simply breathtaking.

01:30 PM

Yokohama Chinatown (parking fee included)

With more than 620 shops from Chinese restaurants, streets food to souvenirs, its vibrant colorful decorations, everyone will be delighted here. The delicious appetizing Chinese food., Hong Kong style Cantonese restaurant will be introduced to you. The visit to the magnificent Chinese architecture Mazu Temple, the goddess of the sea will protect travelers for safely return to their countries.

03:30 PM

Nihon Odori (parking fee included)

Nihon Odori was designed by British engineer R.H. Brunton, who contributed greatly to the urban development of Yokohama during the Meiji period. It was the first Western-style street in Japan, It was completed in 1879. Important historical buildings such as Kanagawa Prefectural Office, the former British Consulate General (Yokohama Port Opening Museum) are situated here. The avenue of ginkgo trees & seasonal flower planted both side of the pedestrian are serene landscape not to be missed. One can sit & relax to have a drink by observing people walking their dogs along Nihon Odori.

04:10 PM

Red Brick Warehouse (parking fee included)

The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Building No. 2 was constructed in 1911, and the current Building No. 1 was erected in 1913 for custom warehouses. Now they have become a shopping mall with various themes restaurants , banquet hall, and event venues. These two buildings are on the scenic shores of Yokohama Port where ships dock.

Ending Point

Yokohama Station (around 17:15)

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

What‘s included

* guide fee

* free private car to & fro from Yokohama station to six places in Yokohama in Honda Fit four wheel drive

* gasoline fee

* parking fee

* entrance fee of planned visiting sites

*Getting both a dedicated driver and a licensed guide for under $60 USD an hour is below standard market rates for private tours.

What‘s not included

* hotel pick-up & drop-off by car

* lunch & tea or coffee & pastry

* please bring cash at least 5,000 yen per person for your lunch

and drinks

Tour Important Information

* No need to use public transportation after picked-up, save time to visit more

* Parking fee is expensive, value for money

* Only your own group up to 4 persons (3 persons if a larger size

can't fit into one vehicle)

* Large group up to 9 pax needs 30 days or more advance booking to

secure a mini van

* Please wear sneakers or sport shoes and comfortable clothes

* Vegetarian food is available but choices are limited

* Start the tour on time; however maximum 15 minutes late with a valid reason

* No wheelchair accessible

* Not recommended for travelers with back problems

* Not recommended for pregnant travelers

* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

* No guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food

preparation is the discretion of the restaurant

* Japan summer time is very hot & humid, wear a hat or carry an UV umbrella to avoid heat stroke

Important message from the supplier

Please contact me if you want me to create a 100% customized tour for you!

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
Yokohama Tour Guide - Tan F.

Joined 2024

Tan F.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tan F.

Navigating Hakone's & Kamakura public transport means waiting in massive lines alongside hundreds of other tourists. A private car tour eliminates the transit bottleneck, letting you see the whole comfortably and effortlessly. I am an inbound certified tour guide who does immersive and comprehensive tours. My name is Tan & my Japanese name is Yuri (lily in English).I have been living in Japan since 2008. I have vast experience as a professional tour guide for a reputable bus tour company in Tokyo. I had tons of good reviews for Kamakura & Mount Fuji tours. I had seen Japan as a former foreigner's perspective. Thus, I know very well tourists' expectation to discover the hidden gems of Tokyo. I decided to conduct private tours to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.

Please check my rates first before enquiring. Kindly be advised that my rates are based on my high quality immersive tours and qualification as a professional tour guide. Two roles in one price, guide & driver. "This platform involves a premium commission rate" that I need to pay. DO NOT ASK TO DEAL OUTSIDE THIS PLATFORM, ALL # will be erased.



Reviews

“Excellent Tour Guide!”

We were visiting the Yokohama area from Southern California for a couple of days and wanted to take a day tour of Kamakura with all its Buddhist shrines and temples. Yuri Tan did a fantastic job with our tour. She understood our needs and paid attention to the pace we requested. She picked us up at our hotel in Yokohama and drove us to several shrines and temples. She gave us a detailed commentary about the history of the particular shrine and its relevance in medieval Japan. Great history lesson. She stayed in contact with us before our trip so we knew exactly when and where to meet. For lunch, she took us to a great little restaurant! I asked about where I could pick up a US to Japan AC adapter. She took care to stop for a store and waited while I went and picked up the adapter. Highly recommend Yuri Tan. She is punctual, pays attention to your specific needs and is overall very personable, easy to talk to and a great guide overall.

Ashok M.

Tan F.

Dear Ashok, it was my pleasure to have guided you and your humble wife Madam Banani Once again thanking you for choosing me and I wish you and Banani good health always.

“Tour around Hakone ”

We had a wonderful time with Tan! She rented a private van for our group & even picked us up directly from our hotel in Hakone. She then dropped us off at the train station so we could catch a train back to Tokyo. Thank you, Tan.

Sarah V.

Tan F.

Dear Sarah, Your group focuses on world-class dining, exceptional accommodations, and expert local guide who brings each destination to life. Hope you continue enjoying high-quality travel experiences and immaculate vibes to explore across the globe with safety and good health.

“Fun day in Tokyo”

My husband and I enjoyed a day’s touring with Tan before meeting up with our larger tour group the following day. With jet lag and a recent mobility issue hindering us, we fully appreciated the visiting little known yet special and off-the -beaten path sites by car with Tan at the wheel. We also feasted on wonderful food at one of Tan’s favorite restaurants. It was a great way to begin our time in Japan!

Ellen L.

Tan F.

Dear Ellen, Thank you for your frank review. You and Jim are a lovely couple who planned well ahead before the heavy rainy days. Hope you had good memories from Japan and wish you both in good health for you future traveling around the world.

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