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Private tour in Tokyo Tomie S
Yanaka Revealed; Private Journey Through Old Tokyo
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Hello! My name is Tomie, an officially certified tour guide. I have been a house wife for a long time before I began to work as a guide. I like the tour so-called stop and smell the roses type one and through it I would like to share a lot of things Japanese such as food and cookings including traditional ones, daily and seasonal customs covered by New year's visit at temples and shrines, spring and autumn equinox, Christomas in Japan. Also I love to inform the historical background of Tea Ceremony and Flower arrengement mainly because I studied them for a long time before getting marriage. Also I hope to introduce various new and old trends related to our daily life through my tours. Now I live in Yokohama near Tokyo, but I was born and brought up at a rural country side in Hokkaido, northern part of Japan. I hope you enjoy the comparison not only between cities and villages in Japan but also Tokyo and Kyoto, both of which have very different and interesting historical and economic background. I am very happy if my tour works even a little to make each of you draw your own picture about Japan with your interest. I am looking forward to seeing you at my tours. * National licensed tour guide (English) * English STEP test Grade 1 * Authorized Tour Conductor * JGA (Japan Guide Association) guide Training course I don't have a commercial driver's license, so my tours are based on walking, using subway, train and taxi, depending on the tour you book.
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Off the beaten track in charming towns in Tokyo
Overview of your Tokyo tour
This tour is perfect for those looking to explore unique aspects of Tokyo. It begins at your hotel or a pre-arranged meeting spot and time, with the itinerary varying based on the starting location. Let's start the Shita Machi (traditional town) tour at Sendagi Station. At Yanaka, Shita Machi, in Tokyo. Stroll through the charming streets lined with tiny shops, offering the chance to discover memorable treasures. Yanaka retains its nostalgic and retro atmosphere, preserving the essence of old Japan. Please don't miss visiting the Yanaka Cemetery, a Michelin two-star sightseeing spot in 2015, where numerous tombs reveal insights into Japanese Buddhist and Shinto funeral traditions. Next, head to Ueno Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, adding to historical stories. Asakusa, the last destination of this tour, is waiting to be satisfied with your interest through the Sensouji Temple and Nakamise shopping street.
Your Tokyo tour itinerary
9:00 - start from your hotel or pre-agreed spot and time. (The order to visit will differ from where to meet you. Begin at Sendagi Station as the entrance of Yanaka, you feel the nostalgia of the Showa era (from 1926 to 1989) Yanaka Ginza is a narrow but interesting shopping street with various shops. Yanaka Cemetery; selected as a two-star sightseeing spot by Michelin in 2015. Numerous types of tombs tell you about Japanese Buddhism and Shinto. Move to Ueno Park, a well-known Cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. Viewing the brisk Ameyoko(once a black market after World War II) along the way to the next destination. (Shall we take a rest at Asakusa?) Asakusa is a very popular spot with charms. Senzo-ji temple and Nakamise shopping streets hold nostalgic items. 15:00 disband the tour *The time to stay at each destination will differ depending on walking pace and weather conditions.
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
Walking and using subways and trains. Under some circumstances, I suggest to take a taxi.
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Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
By Guide: Hotels or a pre-agreed spot to meet is the safest one for the first time, visitors in Japan.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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