Private 7hr Tour: Look for nostalgic downtown in Tokyo !

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Tour Number

Activity Level

569951


Categories

City, First Time Visitor, Religious Heritage

Details

Kid Friendly: No.

Friendly: No.

Maximum travelers: 6

Language(s)

explanation

English (fluent), Japanese (fluent)

Walking tour in downtown, TOKYO, such as Nezu, Yanaka, Ueno and Okachimachi.


Tokyo is a big city with 14million people. Most of people who live in Tokyo are from other places in Japan. You will visit old Tokyo, or downtown of Tokyo, such as Nezu, Yanaka, Ueno and Okachimachi area. I am sure you will find different Tokyo in the area. You come across nostalgy and quiet "shitamchi" which means downtown where Toktoite or "Edokko" live. Let's explore!

Itinerary

• 9:30 ~ Meet up

• Nezu shrine:
one of oldest shrines in Tokyo and you see "thousand vermillion torii gate".

• Yanaka shopping street:
nostalgic atmosphere. You can find food deli and stands. Famous fine view stairs "Yuyake-dandan".

• Yanaka cemetery:
you can see the grave of last Tokugawa family "shogun" or top of samurai, "Yoshinobu". During late of March~early stage of April, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing here.

Lunch in somewhere

• Ueno Park:
The history of the park related to Tokugawa samurai family who ruled Japan for over260years. Place of many museums and famous Ueno Zoo where you can see Panda Bear! if you want. Huge park and popular place of beautiful cherry blossom viewing from end of March till middle of April.

• Okachimachi:
where is a chaotic atmosphere. bustle place. Over 300 restaurants, including many Japanese restaurants, sushi, yakitori(chicken BBQ) and Japanese style tavern called "Izakaya" are found.

• 16:00~16:30 Breakup in Okachimachi or Ueno railway station.

Meeting Point + Tour Duration

Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port (Yokohama Osanbashi Pier), Hotel, Monument/Building

Duration: 7 hours

The duration is to be slightly changed based on where we meet up.

Transportation

walking tour with subway and train

What’s Included

  • Guiding Services

Other: Transportaion fare for Guide

Estimated Local Cash Needed

5000 JPY - Tokyo one-day train&subway ticket: 1600yen per person.
Lunch: 2000yen

What’s Extra

  • Personal Expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Public Transportation Tickets
  • Food, Drinks, Snacks

Restrictions

I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle.

A Recent Review of this tour

The tour with Shoji was awesome! He took us to places we would never have discovered and is super knowledgable on Japanese history. Was a great experience. Highly recommend!
Reid Hollen

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    $311 USD PER TOURFor up to 6 people (duration: 7 hours) deposit ?

  • Tour Number

    Activity Level

    569951


    Categories

    City, First Time Visitor, Religious Heritage

    Details

    Kid Friendly: No.

    Friendly: No.

    Maximum travelers: 6

    Language(s)

    English (fluent), Japanese (fluent)

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