Tokyo is a city visitors never tire of exploring. There are numerous attractive places and things to do. We'll go around the city on foot and by the world’s most punctual public transportation, visiting bustling areas and tranquil sites, viewing cityscapes, seeking traces of feudal ages and getting in touch with cultural aspects - located on the main and back streets – like Tokyoites do.
Wherever in Tokyo and Yokohama, including your hotel
Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine located in the peace and calm forest.
We stroll in the vicinity such as Takeshita-dori Street - teen's fashion street, Omote-sando Street - a cutting-edge fashion area.
The beautiful garden in the ruins of samurai castle.
Visit Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street lined with various shops, which is the most popular tourist destination in Tokyo.
You can feel the vibrant and traditional atmosphere continuing from old Edo to Tokyo.
Wherever in Tokyo and Yokohama within the duration of this tour, including your hotel
This tour can be customized according to your request, taking you to the most fascinating areas in Tokyo. Those areas have various attractions including futuristic and atmospheric townscapes, contemporary architectures, traditional temples, shrines and gardens, outstanding museums, and so on.
I recommend choosing 2 to 3 areas for one day tour. The city has excellent public transportation, so we can move to the other destinations efficiently.
Furthermore, based on your interest, I can include activities on an itinerary. Please let me know your requests in advance. I’ll take it consideration into making an itinerary.
Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Areas:
Central Tokyo
1. Marunouchi area – The Heart of Tokyo
Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Ginza shopping district, Tsukiji Market, Hamarikyu Garden, etc.
2. Roppongi area – Modern Architectures and Arts
Art Triangle Roppongi [Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, National Art Center, Tokyo], Tokyo Tower, etc.
3. Akihabara area – Traditional cultures and Subcultures
Kagurazaka-dori Street, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Akihabara Electric Town, Maid Cafes, etc.
Eastern and Northern Tokyo
4. Asakusa area - Entertainment area from Edo to Tokyo
Sensoji Temple, Nakamise-dori Street, Kappabashi Kitchenware Street, Sumida River, Tokyo Sky Tree, etc.
5. Ryogoku area – Traces of Edo Culture
Edo-Tokyo Museum, Kiyosumi Garden, Fukagawa Edo Museum, etc.
6. Ueno area – Arts and Atmospheric streets
Ueno Park, Tokyo National Museum, Ameyoko Shopping Street, Yanaka Ginza Street, etc.
Western and Southern Tokyo
7. Shinjuku area – Hustle and Bustle quarter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Japanese Sword Museum, Tokyo Camii, etc.
8. Harajuku area – Sacred, Pop and Luxurious
Meiji Jingu Shrine, Takeshita-dori Street, Omotesando Street, Nezu Museum, etc.
9. Shibuya area – Japan’s busiest crossing and the vicinity
Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Center Gai, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, etc.
10. Odaiba area - Water Front Towns
Odaiba Kaihin-koen Park, National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation, Oedo Onsen Monogatari, etc.
Activities:
Entertainment and other Experience – Watching Kabuki, Singing at a Karaoke Box, Soaking in hot-spring baths, etc.
Cruise on a river and Tokyo Bay – Boarding on a boat and enjoy viewing scenes for 1 and half hours
guide fee, hotel pick-up
transportation fare(you and guide), admission fee(you and guide), meals
I can guide you in Kagawa including Naoshima and the other venues of Setouchi Triennale.
If you would be interested in being guided by me in those places, please contact me to confirm my availability in advance.
This tour is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Although the cost varies according to our itinerary, a typical cost is 8,000 JPY per person.
- transportation fare: 2,000 JPY
- lunch: 3,000 JPY
- admission fee, etc.: 3,000 JPY
For more details, please refer to the Questions and Answers below.
For example:
9:30 am
Meet at your hotel in Tokyo and move to Harajuku area by train.
10:00 am
In Harajuku area, we visit Meiji Jingu Shrine located in the peace and calm forest.
You can learn Shinto, Japan's native religion, while walking in the spacious grounds.
10:45 am
We stroll in the vicinity such as Takeshita-dori Street - teen's fashion street, Omote-sando Street - a cutting-edge fashion area.
You will see the pop and modern aspects of Tokyo.
11:30 am
Move to Marunouchi area by train.
12:00 pm
Arrive at Marunouchi area and have lunch.
Having Japanese dishes such as soba - buckwheat noodles, tempura - deep fried food, might be a good idea.
01:00 pm
Visit the Imperial Palace East Garden which is opened to the public.
02:00 pm
Move to Asakusa area by train.
02:30 pm
Visit Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street lined with various shops, which is the most popular tourist destination in Tokyo.
You can feel the vibrant and traditional atmosphere continuing from old Edo to Tokyo.
04:00 pm
Move to your hotel by train. I can escort you to a place besides the hotel.
04:30 pm
The tour ends at your hotel.
Yes, I can. If the time is likely to exceed the duration of a tour, please pay the extra fee.
The rate of the extra fee is same as the extra-hour fee. Please pay the extra fee when you book.
Guide’s transportation fare to the place is also required to be paid.
This was our first time in Hakone. The scenery in Hakone was great and beautiful. Although its a pity that we didn’t manage to do the cruise and ropeway due to strong wind, we still get to have a great view over Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji from Onshi-Hakone Park. We also walked over old imperial roads, visited a replica of a samurai checkpoint, a traditional wood processing. My family was impressed with the craving & the various steps combinations. We also visited the shrine and had to wait a long time to take photos at the famous spot. Aki is professional, patient! He waited together with us, helped us take photos. I have yet to experience a guide that stay and queue with their customers. Lastly, Aki bought us to a traditional tea house. It was a new experience for us. The rice tea was special, ‘creamy’ and has unique taste. Nice!! Thank you very much for a great day, Aki-san. Our family enjoyed the day trip.
Dear Jesslyn, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and kind words!! It was a pleasure to have your family as my guests and to share the beauty of Hakone's nature and culture. I am thrilled you enjoyed the stunning view of Mt. Fuji, the local wooden craft, and the specialty drink, Amasake. I had a wonderful time with your family, too. Thanks for coming to Hakone and having me as your guide! With sincere appreciation, Aki
I had an absolutely fantastic time under the guidance of Aki-san, I wasn't completely sure where I wanted to go, so he took me around to lots of wonderful places, and took several pictures for me! He was tremendously helpful, and patient, and has given me many ideas about what I can do and where I'd like to see. He listened to my requests on the fly and was able to offer advice and take me to many places that had exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait for the next tour! ありがとうございました!
Dear Andrew-san, Thank you so much for giving me such an excellent rating and wonderful words! It was my pleasure to have guided you. I'm very happy you enjoyed touring in Tokyo. I had a great time with you, too! Thanks for having me as your guide. With sincere appreciation, Aki とてもたのしかったです！ありがとうございました。
This is our first trip to Japan. Honestly, I was bit apprehensive, not knowing the language, big city, etc. However, we couldn't have done better. Aki was the key to a fabulous time. He gave us a good overview the city and in instances he went above and beyond to help us out or direct us to the right sources. We consider himour friend and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Tokyo.
Dear Sami, I am grateful for your fantastic rating and kind review! It means a lot to me, and I'm so glad you had a great time in Tokyo. It was my pleasure to have guided you. Thanks for choosing me as your guide! With sincere appreciation, Aki
Great trip to Hakone.. Mr Aki made it very special for us. He was so accommodative, very polite and a fine gentleman. He was able understand what we wanted and provide the same. He was very patient and took us on a round trip giving us different experience in all public transport system.. overall, it was an amazing and a memorable Hakone trip for us.. Thank you Mr.Aki. Truly appreciate your support.
Dear Henry, Thank you so much for your excellent review and kind words! I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed the day in Hakone. I had a great time with you too! It was a great pleasure to have guided you. Thanks for having me as your guide in Hakone! With sincere appreciation, Aki