Tokyo Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!
Description
The ideal tour for first-time visitors to Tokyo, where you can explore all the must-see sites in just one day! Embark on a journey through Japan's bustling capital, Tokyo, which has thrived as the epicenter of economic, social, and cultural development since the Edo period, 400 years ago. From magnificent temples and shrines to bustling fish markets and iconic landmarks like the Tokyo Tower, Tokyo offers a wealth of attractions to explore. This exciting itinerary covers a diverse range of experiences, including history, culture, and food! Your guide will lead you through each stop, providing engaging explanations along the way. So, no need to worry, even if it's your first time in Tokyo. By the end of this tour, you'll feel just as acquainted with Tokyo as the locals do! [Visit Spots] ・Meiji Jingu ・Harajuku - Takeshita Street/Omotesando ・Tsukiji Fish Market/Tsukiji Uogashi ・Tokyo Tower ・Asakusa - Sensoji Temple
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Meiji Jingu is a shrine which has the most worshippers in Japan and is one of the most popular sightseeing spots. Its vast temple is surrounded by greenery and is the city's oasis which is enjoyable for both locals and tourists. Enjoy the spiritual atmosphere.
Takeshita Street / Omotesando: Takeshita Street and Omotesando are both Japan's leading fashion streets. Takeshita Street, the epicenter of youth culture, is filled with people all year round, with colorful and pop-up shops lined up in tight rows, and Harajuku's cute culture overflowing. Omotesando will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2020, and as one of Japan's leading fashion streets, various fashionistas come and go. Come and see for yourself the city and its people that continue to spread trends!
Tsukiji fish market used to prosper between 1935 to 1983 as the largest wholesale fish market in Japan. It closed down in 2018 and moved to Toyosu but the historical land of Tsukiji is still appreciated by the locals. There are still many shops in this old market which are busy with tourists looking forward to eating the delicious seafood.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1958 and is Tokyo's symbol. It has a strong presence amid the crowded buildings, even in a city as large as Tokyo. Although the newer tower, Skytree, is a taller building than Tokyo Tower, people are still attracted to Tokyo Tower's majestic appearance.
Sensoji is Tokyo's oldest temple with the large red lanterns that have become the symbol of Asakusa. The gorgeous red buildings are worth seeing and the temple is a famous sightseeing place where a majority of people visit when they come to Tokyo. On the way to the main temple at Nakamise street, you will find a variety of stores that sell souvenirs found only in Japan. The area is always crowded with people, no matter the season.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
- Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
- Some spots only accept cash as a payment method, so please have cash ready.
- We recommend wearing sneakers during the tour as there will be a lot of walking.
- Many stores around Tsukiji Market are closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays, so for lunch, we will guide you to stores that are open or to Ginza or Tsukishima, which are close to Tsukiji.
- For customizable tour option: Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
- For customizable tour option: The hotels that can be designated as meeting places must be in the city of Tokyo.
- It is recommended to wear a mask at Tsukiji Market. Please bring one if possible.
Reviews(863)
Haruo Takagi was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed all of our sites of interest and he took us to a nice Ramen restaurant for lunch. Very enjoyable day.
Great way to spend a day with a family without having to figure things out on your own. we scheduled it for our first full day in Tokyo so it was a great way to knock out the big items and get familiar with the area. Our tour guide Yuki was so incredible. She was kind and patient, especially with our kids ages 12 and 8. Highly recommend and ask for Yuki!
Hiroshima was an excellent guide. Because he understood and spoke English so well, we learned historical facts, and cultural practices. Our to the fishmarket was amazing and lunch was delicious. He paused in while walking to let us do some walking wherever we went. We were thrilled because our little group saw and heard things we wouldn't have been aware of in this beautiful country. THANK YOU HIRO
Hiroyuki MISE: On time, friendly, courteous, very knowledgeable of the Japanese culture and traditions with a strong command of the English language.
Hiro Tour review (One Adult, Two Elderly) - Excellent Performance This one day tour was very involving. Hiro is an excellent guide for every location we visited, every landmark was explained in detail. He answered our questions and always kept a smile. He even offered physical examples, like prayer etiquette. The price was also fair. I will recommend him, and this company, to friends when they next visit.
Keiji was an excellent tour guide. He handed us a typed itinerary sheet at the begining and that spoke volume to his attention to details. My family enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Keiji.
Keiji was an absolute delight. He was patient and modified the day's plans based on our boys' interests. Extremely pleasant and informative experience
We had the most wonderful walking tour with Keiji! He is such a kind, sweet, and accommodating guide who truly does this work from the heart. His warmth and genuine care made our experience so special. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Keiji!
We had the most wonderful walking tour with Keiji! He is such a kind, sweet, and accommodating guide who truly does this work from the heart. His warmth and genuine care made our experience so special. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Keiji!
Our family of 4 (with two teenagers), had a wonderful time exploring Tokyo with our tourguide, Sam. He was very knowledgeable about the area and it's history, and was quick to ensure our comfort and understanding at each stop along the way. He was also extremely helpful in teaching us how to navigate the train system. This was a great "first day in Tokyo" tour, and we highly recommend it if it is your first time in the city.
