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Joined 2023
Taro S.
Available Areas
Tokyo (Living), Chiba, Kanagawa, Yokohama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
19 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
About Tour Guide Taro S.
A tour guide and former public school teacher based in Tokyo. Passionate about sharing the rich history and hidden gems. Let's explore Tokyo together!
Important
If your hotel is located in 23 wards of Tokyo, pick-up fee to the hotel is free.
Tours are basically done by using public transportation like trains and subways.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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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
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Shimokitazawa Night Beats: Vintage Journey and DJ Bars
Join us on this vintage journey and groove to the beats of Shimokitazawa's DJ scene. It's an adventure that combines the joy of exploring unique shops and discovering new music, Don't miss out on this exciting experience!
Shimokitazawa Night Beats: Vintage Journey and DJ Bars
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Vintage Shopping and Music Discovery Tour in Shimokitazawa
Join us on an exciting journey through Shimokitazawa, where vintage treasures and good music await. Dive into the heart of Shimokitazawa's vintage scene, exploring popular shops like Dylan, Flamingo, and Lost Boy Tokyo. Discover hidden musical gems at Disk Union, a paradise for music lovers with its vast collection of vinyl records.After having delicious street food at Shimokita Senrogai Open Space.
Vintage Shopping and Music Discovery Tour in Shimokitazawa
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Sushi, Ramen, and Sake: A Tokyo Food and Culture Excursion
This Tokyo tour offers a diverse and engaging experience, blending culinary delights with cultural exploration in the lively neighborhoods of Shimokitazawa and Shibuya. From enjoying traditional sushi or ramen for lunch, tasting Japanese sweets and takoyaki, the day offers a taste of Japan's rich food culture. The tour concludes with a sake-tasting adventure in Shibuya.
Sushi, Ramen, and Sake: A Tokyo Food and Culture Excursion
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Discover Old Tokyo：Ruin Hopping Cruise
This tour offers a unique journey through Tokyo's past. Explore Edo Castle Ruins, Korakuen Garden's beauty, Tsukiji Honganji Temple's cultural fusion, and Sumida Hokusai Museum's artistry. Unearth history in every step.
Discover Old Tokyo：Ruin Hopping Cruise
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Shodo Experience with a Master Calligrapher
Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! In this tour, you can experience the beautiful art of Shodo, also known as Japanese calligraphy, with the talented calligrapher, Shiyuh Furukawa. This unique experience allows you to immerse yourself in the ancient art form of brush and ink calligraphy under the expert guidance of a master calligrapher.
Shodo Experience with a Master Calligrapher
Reviews
Brittany C.
“Temples, Ramen and Art Exhibitions ”
Really enjoyed spending time with Taro. He was a great tour guide and one the highlights of my trip.
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Taro S.
Thank you so much for your review! I also really enjoyed talking to you and sharing the knowledge of our culture. Looking forward to meeting you again!
Kris R.
“Fun Adventure”
Taro was a great host for the evening. The tour was exactly as described. We visited record shops, whiskey bars, ate at a wonderful ramen restaurant, and vibed tunes at a chill night club. It was great to get a local perspective and share similarities in music, and exchange stories. He is very knowledgeable as we zigzagged around his favorite neighborhood, which was far less touristy than any place I had visited in Tokyo. Great night, great experience, and a great guy. Highly recommend!
Taro S.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm so glad to hear that you liked the tour. It was really fun hanging out around my favorite spots and talking about a lot of topics, from music to politics.Hope to see you on your next visit here.Thank you!
Simon E.
“Do Something New In Tokyo ...”
I've been to Tokyo and Japan many times, and on each visit there seems to be a new area to discover. Shimokitazawa seems to be new on the list for vintage clothing lovers now that Harajuku has become too touristy, so I decided to book Taro to show me around. Sadly it was a rainy night and the streets were not as lively as I would hope for - but that's a good reason for me to return. Taro took me around the various vintage stores, and it was interesting to revisit the record stores and see so much vinyl I had purchased in my youth and bring back many memories. We had something to eat in a tiny little bar, so typically Japanese, and the food was good. As the evening progressed it became more like being shown around by a friend. We ended up at Oleo bar, yet another tiny little bar which only a local could help you discover, and where the owner spun so many fantastic records I grew up with, the best disco and funk and hip-hop from the late 70's to the mid-80's, and by now it really was like having a night out with friends. If I hadn't of had a full day of trips lined up the following day, I would probably have kept going for hours. There's no doubt I will return to Shimokitazawa again, and I shall probably hook-up with Taro for another evening of drinks and great music. Thank you for the memories!
Taro S.
Thank you so much for your warm review! I'm especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the DJ bar, Oleo. I really appreciate that you taught me a lot about music. I'm so happy to have been a part of your first visit to Shimokita. Thank you again, and I look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Masahiro N.
Hallo zusammen! Ich heiße Masahiro, aber meine Freunde nennen mich Masa. Nach meinem Studium in Tokio habe ich von 2006 bis 2013 in Wien gelebt. 2013 bin ich endgültig nach Japan zurückgekehrt. Während meiner Zeit in Wien habe ich die deutschsprachige Welt und ihre Kultur sehr intensiv kennengelernt. Heute möchte ich eine Brücke zwischen dem deutschsprachigen Raum und Japan sein – und genau deshalb arbeite ich als Reiseleiter. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass diese Aufgabe meine Lebensaufgabe geworden ist. Für mich ist ein Guide so etwas wie ein privater Diplomat. Er verbindet Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern und Kulturen und hilft ihnen, einander besser zu verstehen. Ich habe bereits Erfahrung darin, meine Gäste durch viele verschiedene Orte in Japan zu führen, unter anderem durch: • Tokio • Kamakura( Kanagawa) • die Region um den Fuji • Kawagoe(Saitama) • Nikko(Tochigi) • Karuizawa (Nagano) • Kanazawa(Ishikawa) • Kyoto • Osaka • Kobe • Himeji • Nagasaki …und natürlich gibt es noch viele weitere Orte zu entdecken! Ich wohne heute in der Nähe von Tokio. Deshalb sind Touren in Tokio und der Umgebung für mich besonders gut machbar. Eine Reise macht das Leben bunt! Lassen Sie Ihren Alltagsstress hinter sich und genießen Sie entspannte Momente, neue Entdeckungen und interessante Begegnungen – vielleicht sogar den einen oder anderen kleinen Kulturschock. Ich freue mich sehr darauf, Sie auf Ihrer Reise durch Japan zu begleiten! Bis bald in Japan!
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Stephen Y.
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