In this tour, we’ll visit three must-see spots in Tokyo today: areas around the Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, and Meiji-jingu Shrine in Harajuku. Plus we enjoy delicious food in Tsukiji Outer-Market. This would be an ideal tour for first visitors to Tokyo. You can experience modern and traditional Tokyo through the tour.
at your hotel in Tokyo. If your accommodation is far away from a station or located in a place difficult to find, the meeting place might be changed to the nearest station to your accommodation or the other appropriate spot.
meet at the lobby in your hotel
The history of the temple dates back to the 7th century, the oldest one in Tokyo. It's very popular for its main entrance gate with a giant red lantern, called Kaminai-mon Gate.
The Imperial Palace used to be Edo castle, the seat of Tokugawa feudal government, during the early 17th century to the mid- 19th century. You can see the remains of the huge castle and traditional Japanese style garden surrounded by moats and high stone walls.
The best place to enjoy delicious sushi with a reasonable price in Tokyo. More than 400 shops and eateries of sea foods gathers in the district and always full of energy with visitors. If you prefer other foods, please let me know. There're various options for lunch in Tokyo.
The shrine was dedicated to Emperor Meiji who ascended the throne in 1868 and transformed Japan from isolated feudal country into a modern nation. It was built in 1920 to commemorate his achivement. The shrine is surrounded by vast woods and an oasis in downtown Tokyo .
It’s located in front of Shibuya station and called world’s busiest intersection. People come from all directions at once, sometimes over several hundreds with every light change.
drop-off at your hotel
at your hotel in Tokyo. If your accommodation is far away from a station or located in a place difficult to find, the break-up place might be changed to the nearest station to your accommodation or the other appropriate spot.
1.Tokyo is the metropolis that traditional and contemporary Japan coexists and also known as the food capital these days. You can fully enjoy them through the tour.
2. We mainly use public transportation like subways, railways, buses and river boats and enjoy walking in the tour. You can travel around vast Tokyo economically and efficiently.
3. You can learn travel tips in Japan during the tour from an experienced guide.
guide fee, hotel pickup and drop-off
transportation fare for you and guide, lunch for you and guide, admissions for you and guide
The transportation fare are about 1,500 yen per adult. Lunch fee in Tsukiji is about 1,500 to 5,000 yen per person.
Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.
1. The tour will be conducted except Mondays and Fridays when the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are closed.
2.This is a tour enjoying walking around the sightseeing spots. You are recommended to wear shoes suitable for walking. We usually don't use tourist taxies.
3.If you have any food restrictions such as vegetarians, macrobiotics, gluten free, and no-fish, please let me know in advance to plan for your lunch.
4.The tour is not covered with any travel insurances. I'd recommend that you buy your own travel insurance in case of any unexpected accidents and losses. Of course, I'll do my best to keep you away from such accidents.
5. If you want to add other spots into the tour, please let me know one week before the tour.
6.The transportation fee is about 1,200 yen per adult which includes one-day subway ticket. Lunch fee in Tsukiji is about 1,500 to 5,000 yen per person.
The transportation fare is about 1,200 yen per adult which includes one-day subway ticket. Lunch fee in Tsukiji is about 1,500 to 5,000 yen per person.
We booked Toru for a full day tour of Hakone and I am so glad we did. With his military and logistics background he will get you to the destination efficiently and on time. With his guidance we are positive we saved hours of time, which led to us having a more enjoyable trip. Toru is full of wonderful historical facts and interesting pieces of information. He is a true professional who gets our highest recommendation.
Hi Layla, thank you very much for your warm comments about the tour. I was so happy to share a pleasant time with both of you in Hakone. We were able to finish the tour smoothly thanks to you. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the shy Mt. Fuji this time, but let's hope for next time! Enjoy your trip in the Kansai region for the remaining days in Japan.
Toru is very friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the history & culture of Tokyo & also the practicalities of negotiating the city. A highlight was the delicious lunch we enjoyed at an authentic sushi bar. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Toru! Simon & Heather
Thank you very much for your warm comments about the Tokyo tour. It was unusually hot for this time of the year yesterday and I suppose it was tough for the two of you who had just arrived from the country in the spring. However, I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. The temperature is expected to drop a bit next week, so it will be a little easier to spend the day. Enjoy your trip in Japan for two more weeks.
I highly recommend a tour with Toru. His English is exceptional and his knowledge was vast. He was friendly, generous and found a vegetarian friendly cafe for us to eat at. We learnt alot and enjoined discovery a little of Tokyo. Thank you Toru for providing ann amazing tour and making the start of our trip to Tokyo so enjoyable.
Thank you very much for your high evaluation of the tour and warm comments for me. I know you must have been tough with the heat exceeding 30 degrees, but I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Please be careful of heatstroke during the rest of your stay in Japan and enjoy your trip. Say hello to your lovely daughter, too.
One of there best guides we had in Japan. Toru was warm, insightful and attentive to our family of 6 as we explored Hakone and the surrounding area. He made sure we experienced the beauty and history of the region. Highlight of the day was an incredible meal at Itoh and a visit to the open air museum. Toru is unbelievable and highly highly recommended.
Hi Oz and Yael, thank you very much for your warm comment and high rating on the tour. I'm very glad to get it. I was also happy to share a pleasant time with you and your family. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in another season in Japan. At that time, I'd like you to see the majestic view of Mt. Fuji. Please give my best wishes to your lovely children.