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Asakusa, 3 hours.

Asakusa is not only a temple town but also a traditional town of common peoples's culture. In the typical Tokyo Shitamachi (old residential town), there is Japanese Broadway, interesting and unique river view and many many shops worth to visit. You can enjoy the essence of Shitamachi.

Asakusa, 3 hours.

Explore Old and Modern Tokyo One Day Tour

The tour can be customized according to your preferences. You can select 3 or 4 places to visit for the tour. My recommendations in Tokyo are Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nihonbashi, Ueno, Harajuku, Shibuya, Kagurazaka and Daikanyama. If you like art, I'm happy to shows you some beautiful museums like Nezu Museum and other contemporary art museums in Tokyo.

Explore Old and Modern Tokyo One Day Tour

Alte Japanische Kulturgüter besuchen

Besuchen wir alte Japanische Kulturgüter, um die Geschichte und Kultur Japans zu lernen. Zu den Kulturgütern gehören Meiji-Jingu, dem Kaiser Meiji gewidmet und eines der bedeutendesten Pilgerziele Japans, Kaiserpalast umgeben von Wassergraben sowie Asakusa, eine Kernziele der Eddoko, der alteingessenen Bewohner der Stadt und wegen der von Andenkenläden gesäumten Straße bekannt. Das heißt, SIe können die alte Kultur Japans gut lernen.

Alte Japanische Kulturgüter besuchen

Temple or Shrine, Let's distinguish together!!

You may visit to the historical places when you come over to Japan. If you visit to Kyoto or other historical places, I highly recommend you to know the difference between the shrine and temple based on your knowledge. Tokyo has been the center of Japan not economical but cultural and historical places. I will take you to the place you can feel the time passed over 150 years with the urban style of Tokyo.

Temple or Shrine, Let's distinguish together!!

Promenade--from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace

Without any doubt, this is one of the most beautiful promenades in Japan, and also, especially historical road. At first sight, it doesn't look a lot of historical signs concealed. I'll tell you such secrets of this promenade taking a stroll on this road. There's no splendid palace like Versailles, but we can find remains of "Castle" in many places. That's the secret of this road because It's the scene of Japanese revolution, a dramatic and irreversible social change llike French revolution.

Promenade--from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace

East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi

I will guide you around the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace where Edo Castle was built. You can enjoy contrast of modern and old Tokyo! Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, recently underwent renovation to restore the station to its pre-war glory. I will show you red brick station and Marunouchi featuring many historical buildings. This tour will help you understand Japanese history especially about the Edo period about 400 years ago.

East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi

Culture, History, and Spirit - Discover Japan

This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Tokyo’s history and culture. - Tokyo Station The Imperial Palace - Asaksua Senso-ji Temple - Tea ceremony - Rikugien a Daimyo garden from the days of Shogun. - Harajuku Meiji Jingu shrine

Culture, History, and Spirit - Discover Japan

A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New

A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo, old and new. To start your day… A visit to the well known Meiji Shrine, emerge yourself in the nature of a century old forest. Experience the tranquility, with the history, the spirit of old Japan in the center of Tokyo. Then, walking down to Harajuku, Takeshita street, Omotesando, explore the modern Tokyo, newest trend. Then, shibuya… Last stop, a visit to the oldest temple in Tokyo, Sensoji. Then Nakamise street… shopping and lunch…

A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New

Cultural and City Experience Tour

One of the most popular private tours among my guests, this immersive day includes a stroll through Tokyo’s oldest temple, a memorable kimono and tea ceremony experience, and a visit to must-see spots like the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the Pokémon Center. It’s a well-curated, time-efficient way to enjoy the very best of Tokyo in a single day!!

Cultural and City Experience Tour

Tokyo Tradition, Culture, and Modern Wonders One-Day Tour

Join our expertly guided tour through Tokyo’s iconic highlights! This is a handy private walking tour that utilizes the public transport system for first-time visitors to Tokyo who want a comprehensive overview of the city. From the serene Meiji Jingu Shrine to the energetic Shibuya Crossing and historic Asakusa, experience the perfect mix of tradition, culture, and modern charm. With stops at the Tsukiji Fish Market and the majestic Imperial Palace, this tour is a must for first-time visitors!

Tokyo Tradition, Culture, and Modern Wonders One-Day Tour

Akihabara Walking Tour

Akihabara is famous for its Japan's largest electric appliance shopping district. On the other hand, this district is also the center of subculture. You will be able to enjoy watching efficiently a variety of shops specialized in manga/comics, figurines, animated films, and something like that. You will also enjoy a maid cafe where the maids are dressed in cute maid costumes. You will also enjoy animals cafe such as hedgehogs and owls. These unique cafes originated in Akihabara!

Akihabara Walking Tour

Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo

Best recommended tour for the first-time visitor to Tokyo. Tokyo is a unique city with various traditional and contemporary attractions. Let’s create your personalized time in Tokyo by discussing the places you want to visit. You should plan a tour of different sites, such as Kamakura and Hakone, along with my other plan. I am based in Tokyo, but I would happily arrange your tour.

Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo

A One-Day Tokyo Tour

Hotel (9:30) - Asakusa - Sumida River cruise - Hama-rikyu Garden - Tsukiji outer fish market( lunch) - East Garden of Imperial Palace - Meiji Shrine/ Takeshita St. / Harajuku - Shibuya scramble crossing - Hotel (16:30)

A One-Day Tokyo Tour

Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan

This tour is for the tourists who have just arrived in Japan and would like to explore Tokyo on the first day of your trip. See the typical major sites like Meijijingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Wholesale Market, Imperial Palace and Asakusa, while travelling across the city from the west to the east. Also learn about some tips for strolling Tokyo by yourselves, such as transportation, reservation, dinning and shopping, unique tourist sites and so on, according to your requests and interests.

Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan

Tsukiji Outer Market, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Harajuku

This tour is designed for visiting the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo in a limited time. You'll be able to watch both sides of Tokyo, Traditional and Modern in a day. A guide gives you detailed information of public transportation system, how to buy/use IC transportation card etc, so that you can go around Tokyo by yourselves easily after the tour.

Tsukiji Outer Market, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Harajuku

Tokyo 9-hour intensive tour: From Tradition to Modernity (Central and Western part of the city)

Experience the perfect blend of Tokyo’s past and present. Visit the iconic Tokyo Station, stroll through the serene Imperial Palace Gardens, and explore the lively districts of Central and western part of Tokyo: Ginza, Omotesando, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Shibuya. We will use public transportation and sometime taxi to save the time. For Central and Eastern Part of Tokyo please check respective tour in my tour portfolio.

Tokyo 9-hour intensive tour: From Tradition to Modernity (Central and Western part of the city)

Tokyo Cultural Exploration and Night Out

This tour offers a mix of cultural exploration with visits to historical sites like Meiji Shrine and contemporary experiences through the vibrant streets of Harajuku. The evening takes a turn into Tokyo's nightlife with a unique focus on DJ bars in the trendy Shimokitazawa district.

Tokyo Cultural Exploration and Night Out

7-Hour World War II History Tour in Central Tokyo

Explore WWII Tokyo on a 7-hour guided tour, visiting key historical sites like Yasukuni Shrine, the National Showa Memorial Museum, and the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Learn about Japan’s wartime history, the U.S. occupation, and post-war transformation from both Japanese and Allied perspectives. With ample time at each stop and a relaxing lunch break, this immersive tour offers a balanced, insightful experience into Tokyo's pivotal WWII history.

7-Hour World War II History Tour in Central Tokyo

Shinjuku-Harajuku-Shibuya Highlights Tokyo Tour!

The tour hits some of the core elements of contemporary Japan as well as showcasing bits of Japanese traditional culture and history. I am flexible and we can customize this tour to fit what you are most interested in!

Shinjuku-Harajuku-Shibuya Highlights Tokyo Tour!

Tokyo downtown history&culture Half Day Tour

Enjoy the exotic Buddhist ceremony and townscope of Edo town. Located in the center of Tokyo, Monzen-Nakacho area is where you can learn Edo vibes and also see small local shops.

Tokyo downtown history&culture Half Day Tour

Kabuki Single Act Viewing and Introductions to Kabuki

Kabuki is one of the traditional Japanese performing arts, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. I’ve seen Kabuki for many years and I also work as an English translator for a prestigious kabuki actor’s lectures, HP and FB. I will pick up suitable performances for the first viewers and provide some background information so you can enjoy it more. I also reserve seats for you. Please note that one act viewing tickets are only reserved a day before the show.

Kabuki Single Act Viewing and Introductions to Kabuki

Tsukiji Market & Food Culture Walk

We begin at Tsukiji Hongan-ji, then continue through the vibrant streets of Tsukiji Outer Market. Along the way, I’ll introduce the traditions behind Japan’s food culture — from seafood to knives and kitchen tools. You’re free to try foods that interest you, and I’ll recommend quality stalls and assist with ordering. Perfect for travelers who want local insight and a flexible way to experience Tsukiji.

Tsukiji Market & Food Culture Walk

Tokyo Must-See Places for first time visitors

This is a full day package for the first time visitors. Let's explore Tokyo with a professional local guide. The tour is open to any kind of arrangement.

Tokyo Must-See Places for first time visitors

１Day trip to Narita Shinshoji, Nezu Shrine, and Sensoji temple

This tour includes three historic and sacred places: Senso-ji Temple, Nezu Shrine, and Narita Shinshoji Temple. The order of the route will change depending on where you start. These three places can be visited in one day if you make efficient use of the train system.

１Day trip to Narita Shinshoji, Nezu Shrine, and Sensoji temple

More Private Tours in Tokyo

Art, Culture, & Historical Tokyo Private Tours

Asakusa, 3 hours.

Asakusa is not only a temple town but also a traditional town of common peoples's culture. In the typical Tokyo Shitamachi (old residential town), there is Japanese Broadway, interesting and unique river view and many many shops worth to visit. You can enjoy the essence of Shitamachi.

Asakusa, 3 hours.

Explore Old and Modern Tokyo One Day Tour

Explore Old and Modern Tokyo One Day Tour

Alte Japanische Kulturgüter besuchen

Alte Japanische Kulturgüter besuchen

Temple or Shrine, Let's distinguish together!!

Temple or Shrine, Let's distinguish together!!

Promenade--from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace

Promenade--from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace

East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi

East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi

Culture, History, and Spirit - Discover Japan

This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Tokyo’s history and culture. - Tokyo Station The Imperial Palace - Asaksua Senso-ji Temple - Tea ceremony - Rikugien a Daimyo garden from the days of Shogun. - Harajuku Meiji Jingu shrine

Culture, History, and Spirit - Discover Japan

A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New

A half day tour to explore the best of Tokyo Old and New

Cultural and City Experience Tour

Cultural and City Experience Tour

Tokyo Tradition, Culture, and Modern Wonders One-Day Tour

Tokyo Tradition, Culture, and Modern Wonders One-Day Tour

Akihabara Walking Tour

Akihabara Walking Tour

Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo

Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo

A One-Day Tokyo Tour

Hotel (9:30) - Asakusa - Sumida River cruise - Hama-rikyu Garden - Tsukiji outer fish market( lunch) - East Garden of Imperial Palace - Meiji Shrine/ Takeshita St. / Harajuku - Shibuya scramble crossing - Hotel (16:30)

A One-Day Tokyo Tour

Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan

Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan

Tsukiji Outer Market, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Harajuku

Tsukiji Outer Market, Asakusa, Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Harajuku

Tokyo 9-hour intensive tour: From Tradition to Modernity (Central and Western part of the city)

Tokyo 9-hour intensive tour: From Tradition to Modernity (Central and Western part of the city)

Tokyo Cultural Exploration and Night Out

This tour offers a mix of cultural exploration with visits to historical sites like Meiji Shrine and contemporary experiences through the vibrant streets of Harajuku. The evening takes a turn into Tokyo's nightlife with a unique focus on DJ bars in the trendy Shimokitazawa district.

Tokyo Cultural Exploration and Night Out

7-Hour World War II History Tour in Central Tokyo

7-Hour World War II History Tour in Central Tokyo

Shinjuku-Harajuku-Shibuya Highlights Tokyo Tour!

The tour hits some of the core elements of contemporary Japan as well as showcasing bits of Japanese traditional culture and history. I am flexible and we can customize this tour to fit what you are most interested in!

Shinjuku-Harajuku-Shibuya Highlights Tokyo Tour!

Tokyo downtown history&culture Half Day Tour

Enjoy the exotic Buddhist ceremony and townscope of Edo town. Located in the center of Tokyo, Monzen-Nakacho area is where you can learn Edo vibes and also see small local shops.

Tokyo downtown history&culture Half Day Tour

Kabuki Single Act Viewing and Introductions to Kabuki

Kabuki Single Act Viewing and Introductions to Kabuki

Tsukiji Market & Food Culture Walk

Tsukiji Market & Food Culture Walk

Tokyo Must-See Places for first time visitors

This is a full day package for the first time visitors. Let's explore Tokyo with a professional local guide. The tour is open to any kind of arrangement.

Tokyo Must-See Places for first time visitors

１Day trip to Narita Shinshoji, Nezu Shrine, and Sensoji temple

This tour includes three historic and sacred places: Senso-ji Temple, Nezu Shrine, and Narita Shinshoji Temple. The order of the route will change depending on where you start. These three places can be visited in one day if you make efficient use of the train system.

１Day trip to Narita Shinshoji, Nezu Shrine, and Sensoji temple

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