Private tour in Tokyo Ken T
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Hi! I am Kentaro (or "Ken"), working as a nationally licensed tour guide since 2015. Other than spending five years of my childhood in the US (State of Oregon), I have lived in the Greater Tokyo area my entire life. After graduating from college, I initially spent about 10 years working with a container shipping company headquartered in Singapore before making the shift to the tourism industry. My tour guiding focuses on central Tokyo and use the excellent public transportation system - perhaps one of the most efficient in the entire world. Not only is it the best way to quickly get around the city, it also gives you a good view of the way of life for locals living in Tokyo. After doing a tour with me, you should feel a lot more confident in being able to navigate the city on your own. I have tours of various themes suitable not just for first-time visitors to the city but repeating travelers who are seeking something different from their previous stays. During my time off, I also like to travel internationally just like you; I've done many visits to various parts of both Europe and Asia. Some of my tour content is inspired from my own experience of traveling. Thanks for reading this far into my profile and I look forward to assisting you with your Tokyo stay! ---Qualifications--- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (2012-) Domestic Travel Service Supervisor (2020-) ---Transportation--- Tours are provided with the combination of walking and use of public transport. I do not offer the option of using a private vehicle. ---Restriction--- Due to my other work, I cannot do tours that would span multiple dates.
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The tour focuses on the area of Ryogoku, on the Tokyo's east side. Ryogoku is well-known as the center for the sumo world where a tournament is held three times a year. It is also home to the Edo-Tokyo Museum, with excellent exhibits on the city's 400-year history. It recently reopened after 4 years of extensive renovations. This is a must-visit for travelers who want to know about how this city developed. It will also give you great ideas on where you can visit for the rest of your time in Tokyo. This area was one the hardest hit areas in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and the bombing during the final months of World War II. A small but informative exhibition hall tells us the story of what happened during these difficult times and how the city quickly recovered. *No tours on Monday when the museum is closed.
Meet at your hotel or at the JR Ryogoku Station Edo-Tokyo Museum Sumo Museum at the Kokugikan Arena (if it is open) Yasuda Garden Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Hall (for the 1923 earthquake victims) Return to Ryogoku Station where we will finish The Edo-Tokyo Museum will be our main focus of the tour. It requires a minimum of two hours to browse through the exhibits.
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If we are meeting at the Ryogoku Station, the rest of the tour will be entirely on foot.
RYŌGOKU STATION, 1 Chome-3 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan
JR Ryogoku Station or At any designated location within central Tokyo
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