Welcome to Japan!
Senbon or thousands Torii Gates offered to Hie Jinja Shrine
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It has unique culture mainly
originated in Samurai worrier society dating back to the 17-19th Century, while modern Tokyo has been leading "Cool Japan" represented by Anime, Game and J-Pop. Japanese tradition has been respected by the young and the old and it has still been evolving. What draws you to Japan? Customized tours enable you to easily and comfortably reach your dream destinations and popular tourist spots.
ABOUT THE GUIDE
I'd like to be as much a friend as a guide!
Since I acquired a national guide-interpreter certificate in 2016, I have conducted more than 600 private tours, showing 3,000 or more guests around in and outside Tokyo. I have been most grateful to hear positive feedback from my guests who have enjoyed my tours and company. Many clients have been referring their families and friends who plan to visit Japan to me. Thanks to their word-of-mouth recommendation, my tour guiding business has expanded. Now, I am so happy to have many clients from US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, Columbia, Mexico and more. Please enjoy this website to get great vibes from Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my services.
What to do?
Tokyo's culture created by Samurai worriers with simplicity and austerity and vigorous merchants with great wealth dating back to the 17-19th Century regarded as the Edo period when Japan was under the rule of Tokugawa shogunate centered in Tokyo.
Architecture, gardens and religious facilities such as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples appeal to you to recognize richness of the culture.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
The Imperial Palace Plaza
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Hamarikyu Gardens
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Ueno Park
Nezu Jinja Shrine
Yanaka old downtown
Kagurazaka old downtown
Various historical gardens
and more sites by request
Modern Tokyo has been developing "Subculture" that can be associated with "Okaku" or geek stood out from the fans of Anime and Game. Cosplay, disguised as a character in a comic or anime has spread out to the world. "Kawaii" or cute, pretty and cool Japanese fashion draw you to Harajuku, Shibuya and Akihabara. "Kawaii" girls in maid outfit at the entrance of Maid cafe smile at you, saying "Welcome back home, my Lady/Master."
Team Lab Digital Museum
Shibuya Intersection and Hachi-ko Statue
Akihabara Electric Town
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Shinjuku Memory Lane
Odaiba Amusement District
Tokyo Metropolitan Govt. Observation Room
Tokyo Tower
TOKYO SKYTREE
Teamlab Planets Tokyo
Shibuya Sky
Various museums and parks
and more sites by request
Japanese cuisine has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Authentic Sushi, Ramen, Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, Yakitori, Katsu and more are ready on the tables.
Shopping in Tokyo is another fun. Some local shopping streets have their own tastes that can fulfil your wishes to get commodities such as Japanese food, fabric, knives, ceramics and the other kitchen tools.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Ginza Shopping diistrict
Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street
Harajuku Takeshita Street
Omotesando
Ueno Ameyoko Local Market
Shinjuku Memory Lane
Roppongi
Shibuya
Kappabashi Kitchen Tool Street
Nippori Fabric Town
and more sites by request
The Great Sitting Buddha
Sea Candle, light house on the island
Enjoy Enoshima and The Great Buddha in Kamakura in a day！
Visit Enoshima in the morning and move to Kamakura in the afternoon in a day.
Sites and Tours
There are various sites to visit in Tokyo as follows. Tours are customized for you according to your interests and preferences.
•The Imperial Palace Plaza
•Ginza shopping district
•Hamarikyu Garden & water bus cruising (depending on its timetable)
•Tsukiji Outer Market (closed on Sundays ,2 Wednesdays and year end/new year’s holidays)
•Harajuku, Takeshita Street & Omotesando shopping district
•Shibuya Intersection and Hachi-ko dog statue
•Meiji Jingu Shrine
•Shibuya Sky
•Pokemon Center DX Tokyo
•Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo
•Pokemon Cafe
•Gachapon Center
•Gransta, Tokyo Station Building
•Ikebukuro Sunshine City
•Asakusa Sensoji Temple
•Kappabashi kitchen tool town
•Akihabara electric town
•Ueno Park & Ameyoko local market
•Yanaka, Nezu old downtown
•Kagurazaka old downtown
•Shinjuku Gyoen National Park (admission fees are required, year end and new year’s closed)
•Tokyo Government building Observation Room (year end and new year’s closed)
•Daiba Entertainment district
•Teamlab Planets Tokyo
and more destinations by request
<Outside of Tokyo>
•Day trip to Kamakura
We also visit Kamakura historic town to enjoy the 12-14 century cultural heritage. It’s located outside of Tokyo and takes 1 hour by train. Train fares are around JPY2,000- per adult and the fares for the guide are required as Kamakura is located outside of Tokyo.
•Day trip to Enoshima Island
The small island that was the main venue of sailing in 2020 Tokyo Olympic games locates about 35 miles south away from Tokyo. Once we walk over a bridge to get on the island, Mt. Fuji over the sea may welcome us if the weather allows. Enjoy the panoramic view, historic caves, shrines and fresh seafood.
Ideal numbers of destinations to fit in a tour:
2 sites (w lunch) ~ 3 sites (w/o lunch) comfortably fit in a 4-hour tour.
3-4 sites (w lunch) comfortably in a 6-hour tour.
4-6 sites (w lunch) comfortably in a Full Day tour.
Day trip to Kamakura takes 8 hours.
Day trip to Enoshima Island takes 8 hours.
How to sign up for tours
You accept the terms and conditions shown below and inquire about availability to sign up for a tour(s). You go to CONTACT to fill in the fields of the following:
1)number of tours
2)tour date
3)tour hours
4)starting time
5)meeting place (such as a hotel lobby)
6)sites to visit
7)specific requests
The conditions for tours
Payment in cash on the spot or PayPal in advance.
Tour fees should be paid prior to tours. Note that should you confirm the terms and conditions in advance.
4~8-hour tours are accepted. Any tour for less than 4 hours is not accepted.
<Tour rates per group: effective from January 1st, 2025>
Dear valued client,
I would like to inform you that due to the recent rise in prices, the rates of my guiding service will be changed below, effective from January 1st, 2025.
I would like to assure you that I will continue to provide the highest level of service to my clients. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your understanding and choosing my tour guiding service.
Sincerely,
Ryoko Watanuki Tokiwa
- 4-hour tour costs JPY30,000- (tax included).
- 5-hour tour costs JPY37,000- (tax included).
- 6-hour tour costs JPY44,000- (tax included).
- Full Day(7~8-hour) tour costs JPY50,000- (tax included).
NOTE: Transportation fares for the guide to Kamakura and the other destinations outside Tokyo are additionally charged.
Transportation fares, lunch/drink and any admission fees are not included.
Tours are mainly carried out by train, subway and bus. Public transportation fare in Tokyo Metropolitan area costs you around JPY1,200- per adult for a tour.
Transportation fare to and back from Kamakura costs around JPY2,500- per adult.
For destinations outside of Tokyo Metropolitan area such as Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko and Kyoto, transportation fares for the guide are separately added to the guiding fee.
The Guide's responsibilities and exemptions
(1) The guide shall not be liable for any accident, loss or damage which the client might suffer as a result of the tour the client agrees to release and indemnify the guide from and against any such claim in that respect as long as the guide performs the one's own obligation in proper manner.
(2) The guide shall not be liable for any negligent or willful act of suppliers of selected destinations, transportation, accommodations and other services, since they are independent contractors and are not the guide's agents or employees.
(3) The guide shall not be liable for client's damages due to such reasons as natural disasters, weather conditions, civil unrest, labor disputes, wars, accidents, government orders and revisions or cancellations of schedule due to transportation facilities and/or traffic congestion, and any cause beyond the guide's control.