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Private tour in Tokyo Hiro S
Half Day in TOKYO - Certified National Guide Tour -
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4 hours
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Hiro S.
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Welcome to Japan! I'm HIRO, a Certified National Guide Interpreter of English. I'm pretty sure that I can help you enjoy this country full of wonder because I am a big global traveler and know how to enjoy this amazing country of Japan. With my plenty of travel experiences as well as knowledge / affection in Japanese culture / history, I always do my best to ensure your satisfaction in every second of 'your' Japan. I've been living in greater Tokyo for nearly five decades and Osaka / other cities for some years. I also frequently travel to Kyoto, my most favorite city in the world. Therefore, I'm confident in helping you enjoy throughout greater Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. If I may describe myself, I love to travel, read, play tennis, and have just started surfing in Bali ! I now live in central Tokyo with my wife and adult children. I really look forward to assisting all of you enjoy my beautiful country of JAPAN. See you all very soon!! Hiro Certified National Guide Interpreter (English) I'm not a driver but can accompany you in your vehicle.
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Overview of your Tokyo tour
This is a tour particularly for history & culture lovers, who are eager to enjoy Tokyo in a limited time frame, want to know real Tokyo on foot, or try to stretch your legs while enjoying Tokyo in depth. The basic itinerary is as follows. - After meeting at an agreed upon spot in central Tokyo, we'd first visit the vibrant Tsukiji outer fish market, arguably the biggest district of authentic sushi bars and sea food retailers in the world. - Then, we'd enjoy walking toward the Main Gate / Double Bridge of Imperial garden at the very center of Tokyo. - After that, we are heading to Sensoji, the oldest temple in Tokyo, with the famous Nakamise 'traditional' shopping alley in its precinct. Alternatively, we can visit the world famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Omote Sando Fashion Avenue (Tokyo's Avenue des Champs-Élysées), the 202m high observatory at Tokyo GOV building, etc.
Recent Reviews
Nancy T.United States
Our family and I really enjoyed our tour with Hiro. He provided great information and historical background for the sites we visited. Hiro constructed the tour in a very efficient way, to maximize our time and visit as many sites as possible.
Jane C.United States
The Perfect Tokyo Overview! We just finished a fantastic tour of Tokyo and cannot recommend our guide enough! He was wonderful, incredibly friendly, and full of fascinating information about the city. He tailored the experience to our needs and was flexible throughout the day. If you want a perfect introduction to Tokyo, definitely book a tour with him!
John R.United States
My wife and I did a half day tour with Hiro on our first full day in Tokyo. It was a perfect introduction to the city. His knowledge of Japanese history and culture was impressive, and he is a fun guy to talk with. I am amazed at what we learned, and how much territory we covered during our tour. Hiro gave us some great tips and suggestions for things to do while in Tokyo. He also suggested a great restaurant for lunch.
Marcus M.
Hiro was absolutely fantastic. He knew all the great places in Tokyo. The way he travelled around the train network was incredible. Highly recommend him.
Cristina P.
Hiro guided us through Tokyo, expertly navigating us to several notable spots from east and west. Within a half day, we visited the Hongwaji temple, Tsukiji fish market, shrines, the Nakamise shopping area/asakusa market and Sensoji temple, main gate at the imperial palace, shibuya and shinjuku including Takeshita youth fashion area, the champs elysee of Tokyo — omotesando. Whew! We used the incredibly efficient rail and were amazed at the ease and convenience of the metro train system. We never waited more than a few minutes! Along the way, Hiro provided colorful and insightful information about the culture, history, and the ways that Japan continues to influence other cultures. His easy going style and quick humor were much appreciated! He was super helpful in structuring the morning tour so that each person in our group of 3 had a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!
Your Tokyo tour itinerary
• 0900 Meeting up at an agreed upon place in central Tokyo • 0930 - 1030 Double Bridge or *East Garden of Imperial Palace • 1100 - 1200 Fish Market, Honganji Temple, in Tsukiji or Sensoji temple/ Nakamise alley in Asakusa • 1230-1310 Meiji Shrine or Omotesando Avenue in Harajuku • 1330 Scramble Crossing in Shibuya / End of the tour * It closes on Monday and Friday. (NOTE) You can replace any of above places by one/ two of the following places. Government observatory in Shinjuku (It closes or could be too crowded to enter on certain dates), Yanaka traditional shopping street, Akihabara Electronics & Anime Town, Ueno Park and Ameyoko EX-black market alley.
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway
This is a walking tour with frequent use of subway. We can reduce the walking distance by cutting places to visit, using taxi, etc., as per your request. Downloading 'Welcome SUICA' is recommended since it can be used for all of Japanese transit system except the bullet train and long distance express ones.
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admissions/ charges (if any) for the clients and the guide.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
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Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Accommodation
Services
Classes Workshop
Equipment
Tastings
Meeting location
Chuo City, Tokyo, 104-8212, Japan
Any place in central Tokyo.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
211382
Languages
Japanese
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?
This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for history and culture enthusiasts who want to explore the city on foot. It's ideal for those eager to experience the real Tokyo in a limited time frame, enjoy walking, and delve into the city's rich history and culture.
Can this private tour in Tokyo be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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