Tokyo tour à la carte

１A．Meiji shrine (Torii gate at the entrance )

1B. Meiji shrine (Display of many kinds of Sake barrels)

1C. Meiji shrine ( inner garden, optional with 500 JPY admission )

1E. Meiji Shrine ( Wedding ceremony )

2A. Imperial Palace East Gardens ( Otemon gate of Edo Castle )

2B．Imperial Palace East Gardens ( Mt. Fuji viewing turret )

2C. Imperial Palace East Gardens ( Ninomaru-teien, Japanese garden )

2D. Chidorigafuchi a popular cherry blossom viewing place ( near Imperial palace east garden, optional )

3A. Tsukiji fish market ( Cut of Tuna at the wholesale area )

3B.Tsukiji fish market (Sushi bar )

3C. Tsukiji fish market ( Nigiri sushi set with 2,000 to 3,000 JPY, cash only)

4. Hamarikyu park (Main pond and tea house)

5.　Kiyosumi park ( The pond and many precious shaped natural stones)

6A. Asakusa ( Thunder gate of Sensoji temple )

6B. Asakusa ( Five-story Pagoda of Senso-Ji Temple)

6C. Asakusa (Souvenir shop in Nakamise-Dori street)

6D. Asakusa ( view of Tokyo Skytree and Asahi beer monument )

7A. Tokyo Tower (Night view)

7B. Tokyo Tower ( Glass floor on which you can stand to see just below your feet )

8A. Ueno (Displays of Kimono at Tokyo National Museum)

8B. Ueno ( Displays of Japanese swords at Tokyo National Museum)

8C. Ueno ( Giant pandas at Ueno zoo)

9A. Tokyo Carmii mosque ( Turkish center)

9B. Tokyo Carmii mosque

10A. Koishikawa Korakuen park (Beautiful pine tree at the Japanese garden)

10B. Koishikawa Korakuen park (Lotus flowers at the Japanese garden)

10C. Koishikawa Korakuen park (Autumn color around Tsuten bridge)

12A. Hotel New Otani's Japanese garden ( Water fall )

12B. Hotel New Otani's Japanese garden (dry landscape Japanese garden)

14. Tokyo Skytree ( 648 m, the highest tower in Japan )

14. Tokyo Skytree ( from the foot of the tower )

14. Tokyo Skytree ( from the observatory )

15A. Samurai Museum ( Many Samurai armors and swords are displayed )

15B. Samurai Museum ( Many Samurai armors and swords are displayed )

15C. Samurai Museum ( Demonstration of a battle against Ninja )

16A. Tokyo metropolitan government observatory

16B. Tokyo metropolitan government observatory (Hakuhinkan Toy Park )

17A. Ninja training ( Torii gate entrance )

17B. Ninja training ( Lesson with a sword )

18A. Kabukicho (Gozzila road, Gozzira head at the top of a building )

18B. Kabukicho (at the observatory deck )

18C. Kabukicho (Golden-Gai)

19A. The gate of Sengaku temple

19B, The gave of lord Asano

19C. The well they washed the head of Kira

19D. The graves of 47 Ronin

20A. Odaiba ( Sea side shopping mall )

20B. Odaiba ( Beach side walking deck)

20C. Odaiba ( View of Tokyo from Rainbow bridge)

20D. Odaiba ( Gandum at DiverCity)

21A. Akihabara (Electric appliances shops)

21B.Akihabara (Owl cafe )

21C.Akihabara ( Maid cafe )

22A. Nakano broadway

22B. Nakano broadway (Used figuarts shop)

Tokyo tour à la carte

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Highlights

Choose three places to go froｍ the list below. By clicking the (>) mark in the pictures window, you can find the pictures of these places indicated by the same number at the bottom of each picture. If you have only one day, I would recommend 1. Meiji shrine, 2. Imperial Palace and 6. Asakusa. General itinerary: 10:00 Pick up, 11:00-12:00 Place#1, 12:30-13:30 Lunch, 14:00-15:00 Place#2, 15:30-16:30 Place#3, 17:00 End of Tour
1. Meiji Jingu shrine ( Meiji shrine is one of the most popular Shinto shrines in Japan where you will feel a special sacred Japanese atmosphere. Admission free except the garden including the Kiyomasa's well and iris garden with 500 JPY. The main warship hall is now under repair. )
2. Imperial palace east gardens ( Imperial palace used to be Edo castle where Tokugawa shogunate governed Japan for 265 years. Closed on Monday and Friday. Admission free )
3. Tsukiji fish market (Tsukiji fish market is the biggest fish market in Japan. There are many shops of Japanese seafood you can try some for free. Open to public from 10:00, most shops close by 14:00. Not recommended on Sunday and Wednesday. Admission free )
4. Hamarikyu park, a Japanese garden ( Hamarikyu park used to be a mansion of a local lord in Edo period which is a typical strolling type Japanese garden by the sea within walking distance from Tsukiji. Entrance fee : 300JPY )
5. Kiyosumi park, a Japanese garden ( Kiyosumi park is a typical strolling type Japanese garden with the collection of precious shape natural stones. Entrance fee : 150 JPY )
6. Asakusa and Senso-ji temple ( Asakusa is a very popular shopping street for Japanese souvenirs. There is Senso-ji temple with big gates and 5 story pagoda. Admission free )
7. Tokyo tower and Zojo-ji temple. ( Tokyo tower is a nice place to observe Tokyo without waiting so long. If the sky is clear, you can see ********** fee: 900 JPY for the main observatory at 150m high. Zojo-ji temple used to be the temple for Tokugawa shogunete where you can feel Japanese traditional Buddhist atmosphere. )
8. Ueno Park, Museums or Zoo (There are many museums and a popular zoo with the giant panda in Ueno area, they are excellent places to understand our culture and people. Tokyo National Museum has a nice museum shop for souvenirs. Entrance fee: about 1,000JPY /place )
9. Tokyo Carmii mosque (Tokyo Carmii mosque is the largest mosque in Tokyo, it is a beautiful mosque and open to public. Admission free)
10. Koishikawa Korakuen park, a Japanese garden ( Koishikawa Korakuen park is a Japanese garden which used to a Samurai mansion of the Mito Tokugawa. Entrance fee: 300 JPN )
12. Hotel New Otani's Japanese garden ( The Japanese garden of Hotel New Otani is very popular and open to public. There are plenty of restaurants for lunch in the hotel with reasonable price. Admission free )
14. Tokyo Skytree ( The tallest tower in Japan with 350m and 450m observatories. Entrance fee: 2000 JPY for middle observatory, 3000 JPY for higher observatory ) )
15. Samurai museum ( Samurai Museum has something new, where you can observe real Samurai armors and swords with background explanation from a staff, You can take pictures with the armors on you. Entrance fee 1800 JPY per adult and 800 JPY per child ) )
16. Tokyo metropolitan government observatory ( There are two observatories with great view of Tokyo. Admission free )
17. Ninja training for children ( Ninja training is a new place for children to practice some arts of Ninja. ( 40 minutes practice of basic skills of Ninja such as throwing shurikens. Entrance fee: 1,000 JPY )
18. Kabukicho area (Gozzila road and its observation deck, Golden-Gai, Admission free )
19. Sengaku temple ( Sengaku temple is famous for the graves of 48 Ronin who attacked a high ranking samurai Kira to revenge for their lord Asano. Admission free )
Are there other places you'd like to go? Let me know!
20. Odaiba ( Newly developed area by Tokyo Bay with a lot of modern shops and facilities. Some facilitis request an admission fee. )
21. Akihabara ( Electric appliances shops, Owl cafe: 2,000 JPY per hour, Maid cafe: from 2,000 JPY)
22. Nakano broadway ( Department store of used figuarts )

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Early pick up ( before 9:30AM ) per group.

$ 27.90

Extra hour per group.

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$ 46.50

Overview

This tour covers my favorite places in Tokyo.
You can choose three places in Tokyo from the list in the highlights.

What to Expect

1. Easier to Go; You can explore the most popular places in Tokyo without being bothered by her most complicated transportation system.
2. Memorable Tour; I will explain the historical or cultural background of each place by using my document installed in my iPad which will make it more memorable for you.
3. Flexible Plan; The tour is very flexible with time and places according to your interest.
4. Delicious Foods; Japanese food is very important part of my tour, I will take you to my favorite restaurant for lunch during the tour.

Organized by Yuki

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(102) Reviews

Languages spoken

English ( License )

Contact Yuki Response Time: 3 hs

Highlights

Choose three places to go froｍ the list below. By clicking the (>) mark in the pictures window, you can find the pictures of these places indicated by the same number at the bottom of each picture. If you have only one day, I would recommend 1. Meiji shrine, 2. Imperial Palace and 6. Asakusa. General itinerary: 10:00 Pick up, 11:00-12:00 Place#1, 12:30-13:30 Lunch, 14:00-15:00 Place#2, 15:30-16:30 Place#3, 17:00 End of Tour
1. Meiji Jingu shrine ( Meiji shrine is one of the most popular Shinto shrines in Japan where you will feel a special sacred Japanese atmosphere. Admission free except the garden including the Kiyomasa's well and iris garden with 500 JPY. The main warship hall is now under repair. )
2. Imperial palace east gardens ( Imperial palace used to be Edo castle where Tokugawa shogunate governed Japan for 265 years. Closed on Monday and Friday. Admission free )
3. Tsukiji fish market (Tsukiji fish market is the biggest fish market in Japan. There are many shops of Japanese seafood you can try some for free. Open to public from 10:00, most shops close by 14:00. Not recommended on Sunday and Wednesday. Admission free )
4. Hamarikyu park, a Japanese garden ( Hamarikyu park used to be a mansion of a local lord in Edo period which is a typical strolling type Japanese garden by the sea within walking distance from Tsukiji. Entrance fee : 300JPY )
5. Kiyosumi park, a Japanese garden ( Kiyosumi park is a typical strolling type Japanese garden with the collection of precious shape natural stones. Entrance fee : 150 JPY )
6. Asakusa and Senso-ji temple ( Asakusa is a very popular shopping street for Japanese souvenirs. There is Senso-ji temple with big gates and 5 story pagoda. Admission free )
7. Tokyo tower and Zojo-ji temple. ( Tokyo tower is a nice place to observe Tokyo without waiting so long. If the sky is clear, you can see ********** fee: 900 JPY for the main observatory at 150m high. Zojo-ji temple used to be the temple for Tokugawa shogunete where you can feel Japanese traditional Buddhist atmosphere. )
8. Ueno Park, Museums or Zoo (There are many museums and a popular zoo with the giant panda in Ueno area, they are excellent places to understand our culture and people. Tokyo National Museum has a nice museum shop for souvenirs. Entrance fee: about 1,000JPY /place )
9. Tokyo Carmii mosque (Tokyo Carmii mosque is the largest mosque in Tokyo, it is a beautiful mosque and open to public. Admission free)
10. Koishikawa Korakuen park, a Japanese garden ( Koishikawa Korakuen park is a Japanese garden which used to a Samurai mansion of the Mito Tokugawa. Entrance fee: 300 JPN )
12. Hotel New Otani's Japanese garden ( The Japanese garden of Hotel New Otani is very popular and open to public. There are plenty of restaurants for lunch in the hotel with reasonable price. Admission free )
14. Tokyo Skytree ( The tallest tower in Japan with 350m and 450m observatories. Entrance fee: 2000 JPY for middle observatory, 3000 JPY for higher observatory ) )
15. Samurai museum ( Samurai Museum has something new, where you can observe real Samurai armors and swords with background explanation from a staff, You can take pictures with the armors on you. Entrance fee 1800 JPY per adult and 800 JPY per child ) )
16. Tokyo metropolitan government observatory ( There are two observatories with great view of Tokyo. Admission free )
17. Ninja training for children ( Ninja training is a new place for children to practice some arts of Ninja. ( 40 minutes practice of basic skills of Ninja such as throwing shurikens. Entrance fee: 1,000 JPY )
18. Kabukicho area (Gozzila road and its observation deck, Golden-Gai, Admission free )
19. Sengaku temple ( Sengaku temple is famous for the graves of 48 Ronin who attacked a high ranking samurai Kira to revenge for their lord Asano. Admission free )
Are there other places you'd like to go? Let me know!
20. Odaiba ( Newly developed area by Tokyo Bay with a lot of modern shops and facilities. Some facilitis request an admission fee. )
21. Akihabara ( Electric appliances shops, Owl cafe: 2,000 JPY per hour, Maid cafe: from 2,000 JPY)
22. Nakano broadway ( Department store of used figuarts )

Important

Please pay the extra fee of 3,000 JPY in addition to the regular fee of 17,500 JPY for high seasons in March, April, May, September, October, and November.
We will use public transportation during this tour but we can take a taxi if you want.
I can lend you an IC card for easy use of public transportation and help you to charge your deposit in it.

What‘s included

guide fee
hotel pick up
transportation cost of the guide

What‘s not included

transportation cost of you (about 1,000 JPY per day)
lunch ( 1,000 to 2,000 JPY for you and the guide), entrance fee ( depending on the place )

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Ending Point

At your hotel

Duration

7 hours

Starting time

09:30 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people

up to 5 people Flexible

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the transportation cost?

We use the subways to visit the places. The cost is about 1,000 per day. I will rend you an IC card for public transportation, please pay me the amount you have spent at the end of the tour.

Can you pick me up at Narita airport ?

Yes, I can go to Narita airport in the morning from 7:30AM.
I will use public transportation as much as possible.
If you have many luggage, you'd better to take a taxi which costs about 200USD.
I will take you to my tour after leaving your luggage at your hotel.
I will take you to your hotel after the hotel for checking in.
The extra cost will be 10,000 JPY including the transportation cost of mine.

How is the time schedule ?

The following is typical schedule.
10:00 Hotel pick up
10:30-12:00 Meiji shrine
12:00-13:00 lunch
13:30-15:00 Imperial palace
15:30-16:30 Asakusa
17:00 return to the hotel

How long are we going to walk ?

If we go to Meiji shrine, Tsukiji and imperial palace shown above, we are going to walk 20,000 steps.
If you think it's too much, I can arrange places so that you don't have to walk so much.

Can we observe the tuna auction at Tsukiji ?

The auction will start at 5:30AM and you need a ticket to attend it.
The number of ticket is limited to be 120 and it is becoming more and more difficult.
So I don't take you to the auction.

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 13 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 20% charge.
If you cancel within 1 day prior to the meeting date, there is a 40% charge.
If you cancel on the meeting date, there is no refund.