You can make your own itinerary as you like. Tokyo has many interesting and beautiful places. You can select 5 to 6 places out of these. I can show you around Tokyo as much as possible. By using Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket, you can visit anywhere you want. Also, you can learn about Japanese history, culture and lifestyle. And of course, you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisines, such as Sushi, Soba, Tempura, Ramen and more.
At your hotel in Tokyo
At Tsukiji Outer Market, you can try Wagyu Beef and some seafood, such as Tuna Sushi and Steak, Grilled Scallop and Eel and more.
At Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge, you can see beautiful landscape of the former Edo Castle (Sakurada-mon Gate and Nijubashi Bridge) and learn about Japanese history.
Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, you can learn about Japanese history, culture and religions (Shinto and Buddhism).
Also, you can buy some traditional Japanese souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street and have many varieties of Japanese cuisines in Asakusa.
Akihabara is Electric and Geek town, famous for anime, manga, games and animal cafes such as cat, rabbit or hedgehog.
Ueno Park is one of the most popular Cherry Blossoms viewing spots in Tokyo and Ameyoko Market Street is an open-air market, you can find anything you need or just enjoy browsing.
Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Tokyo, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji.
Takeshita Street in Harajuku is famous for pop and Kawaii (cute) culture, you can try some sweets such as Rainbow Cotton Candy and many varieties of Crepe and Bubble Tea, also the longest Tornado Potato.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing is the busiest intersection in the world and the Dog Statue of Hachi is also famous for a movie.
Shinjuku is one of the most exciting entertainment spots in Tokyo, famous drinking streets such as Omoide Yokocho (Piss Alley) and Golden-Gai district.
At your hotel in Tokyo
Tokyo has many sightseeing spots. You can select some of these wonderful places.
1. Asakusa - You can visit Senso-ji Temple famous for its main Kaminari-mon Gate (Thunder Gate), where a red huge lantern hangs. There is a shopping street called Nakamise Street, best place to buy traditional Japanese souvenirs and sweets. Also, you can visit Asakusa Shrine just next to Senso-ji Temple. You can learn about temples and shrines, or Buddhism and Shinto there.
2. Tokyo Skytree - The tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world boasting 634 meters high. There are two observation decks located 350 and 450 meters above the ground.
3. Ueno Park - You can visit Shinobazu pond, Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Toshogu Shrine and Ameyoko Shopping Streets where you can buy anything you want.
4. Akihabara - Famous for many shops offering electrical equipment and manga, anime-related subculture goods, also animal cafes, such as cat, owl, hedgehog and more.
5. Ginza - Here is a shopping district lined with luxury boutiques and latest fashion shops as well as casual fast fashion stores.
6. Tsukiji Outer Market - Here is just next to (former) Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market (now located in Toyosu) which is the largest market in Japan. You can find anything from foods such as fresh fish, fresh meats and vegetables, and dried foods, to food-related products such as knives and tableware. It's also a famous gourmet spot.
7. Imperial Palace - The Nijubashi Bridge in front of the main entrance is so famous. If you have much time and interests, also you can visit East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.
8. Shibuya - Famous for Shibuya scramble crossing in front of the Shibuya Station, Hachiko dog statue and fashionable buildings.
9. Meiji Jingu Shrine - Shinto shrine where the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken are enshrined. It was built in 1920. The sacred forest was created by the plantation of 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan. Here you can enjoy Japanese culture and nature.
10. Harajuku - Just next to Meiji Jingu Shrine, here is famous for Takeshita Dori Street which has a lot of shops of " Kawaii (cute) " fashion. Also, you can visit KIDDY LAND (toy store).
11. Shinjuku - Japan's greatest entertainment district where tall buildings are lined up next to each other. You can visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (free of charge), Kabukicho known as the town that never sleeps, Shinjuku Golden-gai (1950's nostalgic narrow drinking streets) and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden famous for its cherry blossoms viewing.
12. And much more,
Ikebukuro, Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple, Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, Rikugien Gardens, Roppongi, Odaiba, Yanaka and so on.
I can show you around some of these. By using Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket (600 yen), we can visit anywhere you want, as much as possible.
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Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket is 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children.
My tour is a walking tour using public transportation, mainly Tokyo Metro (Subway).
Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket is 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children.
Please remember that all transportation fees for you and guide are not included in my tour price.
I don’t do the tour using arranged cars and buses.
This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please bring Japanese yen for souvenirs and Japanese sweets, some of touristy places don't have much credit card acceptances.
Please take care of your own valuables, some of the places are always crowded.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Dai was a great guide and designed the tour to our liking and requests, including a vegan restaurant. He took the time enough to allow us to see and enjoy the sites, telling us about customs and culture. Thank you, Dai.
Thank you so much for a kind review, Manuel. I was so lucky to be your guide in Tokyo and really enjoyed walking around and talking with you guys. It was absolutely pleasure to meet you. I hope you will have an amazing time in Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. Enjoy the rest of your days in Japan! Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your wonderful family and friends. Thanks a million!!! Muchas Gracias amigos!!!
we are a family of 5,just spent 2days in Tokyo with Dai. Definitely recommend Dai as a guide in Tokyo.
Thank you so much for giving me a great review so promptly, Laura. We’ve just finished the tour. I had amazing two days with all of you guys. I really enjoyed walking around and talking with you. I hope you will have another super wonderful time in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your awesome family. Thanks a million!!!
Dai did an excellent job guiding our group of slower walking retirees. You learn so much more with a guide than you do by yourself. He tailored his tour to our interests and went out of his way to make our day wonderful. We had a great time.
Thank you so much for giving me such a thoughtful review, Amy-san. It was very nice meeting you. I had such a great time with all of you guys. It was so much fun to walk around and talk with you. And I really appreciate your understanding and cooperation during the tour. Enjoy the rest of your days in Japan! Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your wonderful family and friends. Thanks a million!!!
More than a tour, this is an experience of multifaceted Tokyo. Using the efficient metro network to move around the vast vibrant city, we were guided by Dai through historical and cultural landmarks of Tokyo. Dai was considerate, knowledgeable and very efficient. Thank you Dai for a memorable day, we particularly loved testing the food in the market, gaming in the arcade, fortune telling in the Sensoji temple, and shopping along the way! And thank you for helping us plan our next couple of days in Tokyo!
Thank you so much for taking your precious time to write such a great review, Caroline. It was my great pleasure to show you guys around Tokyo. It was super fun to walk around and talk with all of you. And I was so glad to be able to see that you guys really enjoyed Fresh Tuna Sushi, Wagyu Beef Skewers and Grilled Scallop, Oyster, Shrimp and Squid at Tsukiji Outer Market. I hope you will have another amazing time in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Osaka, Kurashiki and Kyoto as well. Please take good care of yourself and give my best regards to your super wonderful family. Thanks a million!!! Merci beaucoup!!!