Private tour in Tokyo 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.

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
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Other: Personal expenses. Admissions/ charges (if any) for the clients and the guide.
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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
English
Activity level
Light
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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.

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