Private tour in Tokyo Chiaki K

Tokyo Architecture Tour - 4-hour Walking in Harajuku/Omotesando

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Chiaki K.

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Hello, I am Chiaki. I have been living in central Tokyo with my family for about 40 years. I love history, art, architecture, and dining, and I am pleased to share my knowledge as both a local and a professional. While I was in the UK, I began to view Japan from an outsider's perspective. I found Japanese culture to be interesting and attractive, encompassing its history, art, cuisine, and more, which has inspired me to become a guide interpreter. Tokyo is one of the world's largest cities, boasting an interesting mix of tradition and innovation, skyscrapers and gardens, artworks and technology, and more. It is also a paradise for foodies. Tokyo has all of these things in a very efficient and compact manner, with a friendly entrance and much complexity behind it. You can enjoy Tokyo for only half a day, but years might not be enough. I was born and raised in Izumo, a historic countryside in western Japan, and I also lived in the UK; however, I spent more than half of my life here in Tokyo. It means I know Tokyo very well, but I can view it from various perspectives. I am pleased to share my professional expertise, not only in Tokyo but also in many other parts of Japan, with my new friends from around the world. For when I am available, please check my half-day tour schedule. The tours would not be bookable if you specify the date within 3 days from now. If you would like to book me for tomorrow or the day after, please send me a message - I might be available. • National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English; Cert. No. EN04775; Registered to Tokyo; 2017). • Certified Domestic Itinerary Control Manager (Cert. No. 46-17-007; 2017). • Certified Domestic Travel Service Supervisor (Cert. No. 28-48-1807; 2016). • Qualified Curator (art; 2023). • MBA (UK) and BA in English Studies (Japan). • Teaching Marketing in a business school (for 5+ years; for details, ask when meeting in person). I mainly use public transportation and taxis when necessary in the Tokyo city center. I can also go with you in the vehicle you hired, or I can help you arrange a separate car and driver as a translator.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

Tokyo is a mix of history and modern technology. I am an architecture lover, and will show you around Tokyo, focusing on worth-visiting architectural sites, from buildings with several-hundred-year history to innovative fashionable buildings by world famous architects. By this tour, you can learn characteristics and philosophy of traditional Japanese architecture and can actually visit modern buildings, while feeling the influence of traditional architecture over modern buildings. The standard itinerary will visit Harajuku and Omotesando. If you have some places in your mind, please feel free to contact me - we might be able to visit them additionally. Detailed document with photos and map is also available. Note: For your photos of the buildings in daylight, please remember that Tokyo's sunset is between 4:30 (winter) and 7:00 (spring to summer).

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

• 9:30 Meet at your hotel lobby. • 10:00 Meiji Jingu, a big Shinto shrine with a hundred-year history. • 10:45 Yoyogi Olympic Stadium (from outside). • 11:00 Sites in Harajuku and Omotesando, inclu. Takeshita Street, Tokyu Plaza, Gyre, Dior, Omotesando Hills, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store, One Omotesando, Prada, and Nezu Museum (from outside). • 13:30 End the tour in the Omotesando area Note: the itinerary above is in the case of starting the tour at 9:30. I am pleased to book a table at a restaurant in the Omotesando area for your lunch before/after the tour.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway

ground railway and subway (from your hotel to the tour site) in addition to walking, and taxi if necessary.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Please write the name of your hotel in the city center of Tokyo - I will meet you in the lobby.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Shopping
Architecture
Tour reference number
412287
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
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