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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.

4.72 / 5

(29 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$128/ 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$96/ 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$96/ 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$96/ 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$130/ 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$128/ 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$96/ 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$96/ 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$96/ 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$130/ per group

Reviews

Shelly F.

5 / 5

May 23, 2026

Asakusa, 3hours, English and 日本語 tour [Revised]

May 23, 2026

Tokyo

3 hours

Customized

“Fabulous walk around Asakusa”

Tak was an amazing guide! We really enjoyed learning more about the area as we explored the neighbourhood. In addition to being a great guide on the day, Tak was very helpful in the weeks leading up to our trip. Many thanks Tak!

Tak Y.

Asakusa was unusually crowded on the day you visited, likely because it was the day after the festival. The temperature was also high for May. I was a little worried that you might not have fully enjoyed yourself and felt too exhausted. After reading your review, I am so relieved and happy to know you had a wonderful time. Here in the East Side of Tokyo - the traditional "shitamachi" area - there are still many hidden gems where you can enjoy yourself without the stress of big crowds. I truly hope you will visit Tokyo again, and I look forward to welcoming you back for a more relaxing experience next time. Thank you so much for everything. I hope to see you again soon! Tak

Danielle M.

5 / 5

May 19, 2026

A Week for a Marvelous Family, Tokyo, May, 2026[revised]

May 19, 2026

Tokyo

5 days

Customized

“Very friendly, great communication and great service ”

We had a wonderful stress free time touring the Tokyo with Tak over 4 days. He created a fantastic itinerary that worked for us and our 20 year old daughter and boyfriend. He was quick to change plans as needed and always happy to answer our many questions. Would absolutely book a tour with him again.

Tak Y.

Getting a new challenge is always appreciated for a guide like me. I search online, visit places, and imagine how I can explain things well. Through this process, I find new, wonderful places to show to future guests as well. These four days with your family gave me so many great experiences. Showing Ueno and Yanaka from a cultural lens, finding a shop for an authentic Shinobue flute, bar-hopping with small surprises, and on the last day, taking you to Nakano Broadway to fully satisfy your daughter and her boyfriend's GEEK hearts. I had some trial and error, and sometimes I was secretly sweating with nervousness! lol But in the end, seeing your happy faces made all my preparation worth it. Please visit Tokyo again, and get in touch with me. Next time, the beer is on me!

Steven S.

5 / 5

Apr 9, 2026

4 hours to Koishikawa Korakuen, Ueno Park, and Asakusa Senso-ji

Apr 9, 2026

Tokyo

4 hours

Customized

“Great tour!”

Tak took us to the KK Garden and Ueno Park. He recommended skipping Asakusa to focus on the other two as we were a little short on time. That was a good call! We had a wonderful tour with him of two beautiful locations and then he saw us all the way to our afternoon group tour to make sure we got there in time. That was, again, a good call as we likely would have gotten lost! A true professional!

Tak Y.

Thank you for a wonderful day. Koishikawa Korakuen is famous for its beautiful garden, but its various parts reflect hundreds of years of history and culture dating back to the Edo period. Therefore, it is a place that makes it very difficult for guides. I always struggle and try many different ways to explain it, but if its charm was conveyed to you, I would be truly happy. When you both visit Japan again, please contact me. I'll treat you to a beer if you like it.