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Tokyo Private Tour - The black bird is called "U", a kind of cormorants and the white bird is called "SAGI", a kind of herons at SUMIDA-GAWA river near SHIRAHIGE-BASHI

The black bird is called "U", a kind of cormorants and the white bird is called "SAGI", a kind of herons at SUMIDA-GAWA river near SHIRAHIGE-BASHI

A dredger boat in SUMIDA-GAWA river.

Tokyo Private Tour - Lotus leaves in SHINOBAZU-NO-IKE pond in Ueno park. The pond changed the view dramatically from a clear pond to a jungle of enormous leaves in a month of June.

Lotus leaves in SHINOBAZU-NO-IKE pond in Ueno park. The pond changed the view dramatically from a clear pond to a jungle of enormous leaves in a month of June.

Tokyo Private Tour - ASAGAO or Morning Glory are summer flowers which Japanese people love as symbolic summer flowers. You can get them IRIYA-ASAGAO-Festival in early July.

ASAGAO or Morning Glory are summer flowers which Japanese people love as symbolic summer flowers. You can get them IRIYA-ASAGAO-Festival in early July.

I found him (her?) on a dike of SUMIDA-GAWA river near SHIRAHIGE-BASHI bridge.

A swan I found in a moat of the imperial palace.

Joined 2015

Tak Y.

4.69 / 5

(26 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Tak Y.

Hi, my name is Tak.

I have seen travelers.

And, I found they got tired of typical sightseeing spots, like crowded temples and shrines.

There must be spots that fit your feelings and interests.

Then, I’d like to propose.

Why don’t you start a unique and original tour, only your heart goes?

I had guided

Pokemon tour

Ghost story tour

Inari Shrines tour

Live house tour

Bento (lunchbox) tour

Textile tour

Papermaking tour

I’ll search the site you want to see and create your unique itinerary.

First, could you give your message about things you want to do and see in Japan?

Let’s make a great time you can never forget.

Thank you so much.

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I live in SHITAMACHI, Tokyo, or an old residential town near ASAKUSA and UENO. My hobby is strolling. I walk around this area almost every day. I know even the smallest path, big and small museums, workshops of artisans, an impressive view of a gigantic tree, a beer bar in an impressive old house, unique souvenir shops, cats living in Yanaka, and many, many other attractive spots in this area.

You can expect a day that no one reads about in guidebooks.

So!

I hope you name me the navigator for your fantastic memory-making tour!!!!

I’m not so young, but I still love rock’n roll music. If you want to enjoy live music in Tokyo, I can also arrange the venue and occasion to suit your mood and boom.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

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.

FROM$125/ per group

Tokyo

3 hours

Ura-Asakua, shrines, shrines, shrines.

Walking on backstreets of Asakusa and you can feel the common people's life in Tokyo from the city view and shrines.

Ura-Asakua, shrines, shrines, shrines.

FROM$94/ per group

Walking Tour: Tabata, Nippori, Train Fans' Sanctuary

Tokyo

2 hours

Walking Tour: Tabata, Nippori, Train Fans' Sanctuary

If you like to see or shoot trains, why don't you visit Tabata, Nippori and Nishi-Nippori area of Tokyo, the sanctuary of train fans? There is one of the largest train bases in Japan. There also ran a dozen of JR lines and bullet train lines. You can see really a lot of commercial trains, freight trains, operation trains and bullet trains with complicated connected hundreds of rails only by strolling around the facilities. A lot of spots to achieve the best shot take places. Without any cost except guide fee, you can enjoy half of the day.

Walking Tour: Tabata, Nippori, Train Fans' Sanctuary

FROM$94/ per group

Walking Tour: Historical Structures in Ueno.

Tokyo

2 hours

Walking Tour: Historical Structures in Ueno.

In Ueno Park, there are 5 museums and 1 concert hall. Not only exhibits of them, but also their buildings themselves are worth to see. Some of them have historical backgrounds and famous architects designed them. Others have impressive modern view as well. We'll stroll Ueno Park to see their impressive outside views and walk to Kyu-Iwasaki-Tei, historical residence of billionaire in Meiji period. You will be sure to be impressed their solemn and beautiful appearances. *In the tour, visits into those museums are not included. However, if you request to visit any of those facilities, we can rearrange the itinerary. I can also check museum schedules for you.

Walking Tour: Historical Structures in Ueno.

FROM$94/ per person

Toden Tram and Shitamachi Shotengai (bustling shopping street) 5 hours.

Tokyo

4 hours

Toden Tram and Shitamachi Shotengai (bustling shopping street) 5 hours.

Find the real people's life in Tokyo. Travelling by traditional Toden Tram, you can find where people of Tokyo lives and some street foods on the shopping street which appeared in Cannes Award Movie "Shoplifters”

Toden Tram and Shitamachi Shotengai (bustling shopping street) 5 hours.

FROM$128/ per group

Tokyo

3 hours

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.

FROM$125/ per group

Tokyo

3 hours

Ura-Asakua, shrines, shrines, shrines.

Walking on backstreets of Asakusa and you can feel the common people's life in Tokyo from the city view and shrines.

Ura-Asakua, shrines, shrines, shrines.

FROM$94/ per group

Tokyo

2 hours

Walking Tour: Tabata, Nippori, Train Fans' Sanctuary

If you like to see or shoot trains, why don't you visit Tabata, Nippori and Nishi-Nippori area of Tokyo, the sanctuary of train fans? There is one of the largest train bases in Japan. There also ran a dozen of JR lines and bullet train lines. You can see really a lot of commercial trains, freight trains, operation trains and bullet trains with complicated connected hundreds of rails only by strolling around the facilities. A lot of spots to achieve the best shot take places. Without any cost except guide fee, you can enjoy half of the day.

Walking Tour: Tabata, Nippori, Train Fans' Sanctuary

FROM$94/ per group

Tokyo

2 hours

Walking Tour: Historical Structures in Ueno.

In Ueno Park, there are 5 museums and 1 concert hall. Not only exhibits of them, but also their buildings themselves are worth to see. Some of them have historical backgrounds and famous architects designed them. Others have impressive modern view as well. We'll stroll Ueno Park to see their impressive outside views and walk to Kyu-Iwasaki-Tei, historical residence of billionaire in Meiji period. You will be sure to be impressed their solemn and beautiful appearances. *In the tour, visits into those museums are not included. However, if you request to visit any of those facilities, we can rearrange the itinerary. I can also check museum schedules for you.

Walking Tour: Historical Structures in Ueno.

FROM$94/ per person

Tokyo

4 hours

Toden Tram and Shitamachi Shotengai (bustling shopping street) 5 hours.

Find the real people's life in Tokyo. Travelling by traditional Toden Tram, you can find where people of Tokyo lives and some street foods on the shopping street which appeared in Cannes Award Movie "Shoplifters”

Toden Tram and Shitamachi Shotengai (bustling shopping street) 5 hours.

FROM$128/ per group

Reviews

Sally S.

5 / 5

Mar 12, 2026

2 Days in Asakusa & Ueno: A Relaxed Walk Full of New Discoveries

Mar 12, 2026

Tokyo

2 days

Customized

“Fun in Tokyo”

Tak is a kind man who planned an itinerary to our interests and then adjusted it to our physical needs (area 80 and 90) and whims. The result was two delightful days in Tokyo with someone who could show us temples, talk baseball and take us to the Tokyo Dome,and get us in to visit the Tokyo National Museum and let us try a wide variety of street food.

Tak Y.

The pleasant spring sunshine made our walk so peaceful. I would be happy if you could enjoy the days in Asakusa and Ueno, the towns I love. I only wish we'd had more time at the museum. I truly hope you return to Japan and discover more cultural treasures...and food, of course. I appreciate you and Mark from the bottom of my heart. See you again someday. Thank you!

Kerry W.

5 / 5

Feb 13, 2026

Tokyo - February, a major tourist site and a hidden agem

Feb 13, 2026

Tokyo

4 hours

Customized

“Toyko sights”

Our guide Tak has excellent knowledge and the use of the english language . Any questions we had he did not hesitate to answer. He went above and beyond to make our tour personalised to what we wanted to see and do . From the first inital contact months before our tour ,Tak was helping us and even went as far to look at our hotel for us. A very delightful person and i would highly recommend. Thank you Tak for being kind and friendly .kerry and Carl

Tak Y.

Exactly! I know everything... except for the things I don't. Thank you for only asking the things I happened to know. I still remember your happy faces when you were crossing Shibuya Scramble and found pretty, impressive souvenirs. There's no more reward for me than the smiling faces of my guests. You gave me the best one. I wish you could return to Japan someday. Then, I'll take you to a splendid bar. Best regards, Tak

Linda L.

5 / 5

Dec 25, 2025

An Evening Walk for an Oddball Fan

Dec 25, 2025

Tokyo

4 hours

Customized

“Tak Knows Hospitality!”

Tak showed remarkable hospitality. From the moment we communicated online to the end of the tour, he always made sure I was comfortable with the tour, the timing and even offered advice about my other activities in Tokyo. Upon meeting, he came bearing a sweet little gift for me! The highlight of the tour was Hagoita-Ichi (Decorative Paddle Fair) at the Senso-ji Temple grounds where we shared some Takoyaki. Or maybe the highlight was the end of the tour downing a well-earned beer after all the walking, talking and subway riding. Tak knows and loves his Asakusa neighbourhood and it shows! I can’t wait to return and tour with Tak again!

Tak Y.

Dear Linda, Hope you are having a great day. I'd love for our tour to be the second-best memory you had in Japan, after the HOT_SPA! Hopefully, the German beer in Tokyo wasn't that bad. As you saw, Tokyo is a kind of chaos where old, new, funky, and funny cultures mingle and coexist. One day isn't enough to show you my favorite Tokyo. I wish we could have another day in the future. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Sending from a much warmer town than yours. Tak