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Art, Culture, & Historical Tokyo Private Tours

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Culture, History, and Spirit - Discover Japan

Tokyo

8 hours

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

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

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.

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

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

JPN culture bonsai tour with garden!

Bonsai is traditional Japanese art and culture. It is miniatured, dwarfed and potted tree and plant. You can see bonsai in hotels and shops during your stay in Japan, but you have few chance to learn it systematically. In this tour, your can not only acquire knowledge about bonsai but also become interested in bonsai at only village named bonsai in Japan. The whole town with bonsai-like atmosphere in one square kilometer will attract you. Then you will fully enjoy Japanese beauty.

JPN culture bonsai tour with garden!

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

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

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 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

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

Découvrez le temple Senso-ji et la rue Kappabashi-dori à Tokyo !

【Senso-ji, le joyau d'Asakusa】 Découvrez le plus ancien temple de Tokyo, son imposante porte Kaminarimon et sa lanterne rouge iconique. Flânez sur Nakamise-dori, entre souvenirs et délices japonais, puis imprégnez-vous de la spiritualité du sanctuaire. 【Kappabashi-dori, le paradis des chefs】 À deux pas, explorez la rue des ustensiles de cuisine : couteaux japonais, vaisselle raffinée et répliques alimentaires uniques. Tradition et gastronomie vous attendent à Asakusa!

Découvrez le temple Senso-ji et la rue Kappabashi-dori à Tokyo !

Must - Sees! Enjoy your Visit Tokyo!

There are lots of attractive places in Tokyo not only historical places but also shopping, entertainment, culture and so on. This tour allows you to enjoy everything in one day!!

Must - Sees! Enjoy your Visit Tokyo!

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

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

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

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

Tokyo Art & Culture Tour - Nakameguro Area

Discover Japanese fine art works at galleries in some of Tokyo's vibrant and trendy areas, Daikanyama, Nakameguro and Denenchofu. You can appreciate modern and contemporary art works and enjoy shopping at unique shops along the Meguro River and visit an awesome gallery in a Japanese-style house in Denenchofu.

Tokyo Art & Culture Tour - Nakameguro Area

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

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

Seven Gods of Fortune in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Nihonbashi, the financial and commercial district in Tokyo, was a major mercantile center of Tokyo for more than 400 years. We will walk through this area to visit the cultural properties as well as seven shrines that enshrine gods of good fortune. We will also visit shops that sell traditional crafts such as “washi”, Japanese paper, cutlery, brushes and other traditional crafts.

Seven Gods of Fortune in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

De Shibuya à Asakusa, vacillez entre traditions et modernité ...

Shibuya : Commençons par une balade paisible au sanctuaire Meiji-Jingû, entre rituels, histoire et shintoïsme. Puis cap sur Harajuku, à la rencontre de la jeunesse tokyoïte rebelle ! Petite pause shopping à Omotesando, "les Champs-Élysées de Tokyo" (je vous montrerai mes shops préférés). Akihabara : Bienvenue au paradis des Otaku ! Anecdotes, figurines et jeux nous attendent. Asakusa : Découvrons le Japon d'Edo et le bouddhisme au Senso-ji avant de longer la rue Kappabashi, l'eldorado des chefs.

De Shibuya à Asakusa, vacillez entre traditions et modernité ...

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

More Private Tours in Tokyo

Art, Culture, & Historical Tokyo Private Tours

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

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

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

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.

Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo

Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo

Alte Japanische Kulturgüter besuchen

Alte Japanische Kulturgüter besuchen

JPN culture bonsai tour with garden!

JPN culture bonsai tour with garden!

Akihabara Walking Tour

Akihabara Walking Tour

East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi

East Gardens of Imperial Palace & Marunouchi

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

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

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

Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan

Tokyo: First Day on Your Trip to Japan

Découvrez le temple Senso-ji et la rue Kappabashi-dori à Tokyo !

Découvrez le temple Senso-ji et la rue Kappabashi-dori à Tokyo !

Must - Sees! Enjoy your Visit Tokyo!

There are lots of attractive places in Tokyo not only historical places but also shopping, entertainment, culture and so on. This tour allows you to enjoy everything in one day!!

Must - Sees! Enjoy your Visit Tokyo!

7-Hour World War II History Tour in Central Tokyo

7-Hour World War II History Tour in Central 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

Cultural and City Experience Tour

Cultural and City Experience Tour

Promenade--from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace

Promenade--from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace

Tokyo Art & Culture Tour - Nakameguro Area

Tokyo Art & Culture Tour - Nakameguro Area

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

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

Seven Gods of Fortune in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

Seven Gods of Fortune in Nihonbashi, Tokyo

De Shibuya à Asakusa, vacillez entre traditions et modernité ...

De Shibuya à Asakusa, vacillez entre traditions et modernité ...

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

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