Mark R.
Fabulous tour , visited some really great locations, food spots, can't thank you enough.
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Private tour in Kyoto Toshitake S
Tokyo highlights with a private guide/photographer starting Kyoto
4.9
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7 hours
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Toshitake S.
4.9
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Would you like to have an awesome time with friendly, knowledgeable local guide in Japan? It also comes with cool photos. . . If so, your guide must be Toshi!!!! Who is he? Hello, there!My name is Toshi, I grew up in Japan. I am a professional guide/photographer. I take photos for magazines, national TV, air line and fun! In 2013, I was assigned to take pictures in New Zealand for 2 months fully sponsored by Air line company. In 2014 and 15, I worked as a professional guide in New Zealand. Winter of 2016, I worked as a photographer/guide for Niseko Photography and Guiding. Since then, I have been showing around Japan to my clients from all over the world! Aa a guide, I guided more than 1000 people for the last 3 years from all over the world. I love traveling and meeting people, am super friendly, easy going and open minded! I can show you from Japanese traditional temples, gardens, etc. . to hidden alley, Japanese art scene, hipster cafe, sake bar, Izakaya where locals hang out! You name it! My tour is your tour, you tell me what you want to experience and I will make you happy in my backyard! If you want, I can take pictures of you with my DSLR camera during the tour and will send them to you after the tour. Trust me, these photos are great!!!haha I believe pictures with people are always better than just landscape ones. The professional photography service is included to the tour price already! Drivers license First Aid certificate TOEIC 900 N/A
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Be thrilled on Tokyo best spots with your Guide & Professional photographer
Overview of your Kyoto tour
This covers most of major highlights, both modern and traditional sides of Tokyo as well as some local hidden spots along the way. This tour is perfect for people who are first time to Tokyo. Our first stop, Tsukiji fish market, where you will see all kinds of Japanese foods. At Hamarikyu garden, you will get the idea of Zen. From water taxi, you will enjoy the view of Tokyo, pretty nice to rest your legs too! At Asakusa, you will see the oldest buddhist temple in Tokyo. Akihabara is my favorite spot in this tour where you will see all high tech stuffs. I work as a professional photographer besides guiding, taking pics for magazines, air lines, national TV, some fashion brands. If you want, I can take pictures of you during the tour with my full flame camera and send photos at the end of the tour. Trust me, these pictures are good, straight to your SNS!!!haha You can simply enjoy the sightseeings, not worry about taking pictures during the tour. Let me do that for you!
Recent Reviews
Ben G.
Toshi provided a wonderful tour. We covered a lot of ground in a short day and he was very patient and open with our questions and conversation about Japanese culture. He was great at explaining the differences in Shintoism and Buddhism as we visited different temples and shrines. It was a wonderful surprise that he brought a nice camera for higher-end tourist pictures and transferred them over at the end of the trip- very much a nice take-away from the excursion.
Mal B.Australia
Fantastic tour! I had not been to Tokyo before and Toshi was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide. He knew how to pace the tour with a good mix of walking and subways and a great selection of sites for just one day. I would recommend his tours to anyone. He also gave me really useful advice for my remaining days by myself.
Tamara I.United States
What a fantastic way to spend a day in Tokyo. Toshi was amazing. We went to many different places, and got beautiful unforgettable photos! Toshitake was knowledgeable and riled with whatever we wanted. Highly recommend!!!
Patrick L.Australia
Toshi, Thank you for a great day out. We absolutely loved it and looking forward to meet again
Jordan D.United States
Thoroughly enjoyed my time with Toshitake. Took great photos too! Highly recommend
Your Kyoto tour itinerary
• 9am Hotel Pick up • 9:30am Tsukiji fish market • 10:30 Hamarikyu garden • 11:00 Water taxi from Hamarikyu garden to Asakusa • 12:30 Lunch • 14:00 Explore Asakusa • 14:30 Sensoji temple • 15:00 Akihabara(electric district) • 16:00 Hotel drop off Above are the rough times to each stops, these can be flexible based on your requests. *Regarding lunch, there are so many great options along the way, I can take you to the option based on your requests. Don't worry, I am not taking you to McDonald's.
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway
We use public transportation
What's included
Other: Professional photography service
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Shopping
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
574283
Languages
Japanese
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
4.9
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Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Tokyo who want to explore both the modern and traditional sides of the city. It's also ideal for those who want to capture their experience with professional photography, as Toshitake S. is not only your guide but also a professional photographer. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.
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7 hours
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