The 8 Best Cultural Tours in Nihonbashi, Kanto

Nihonbashi became the castle town of the Edo period, which opened in the early 17th century as a shopping district. In the late 19th century, Tokyo became the capital city, and from that time onwards, Japan adopted Western culture and technology to modernize. Today, the city is undergoing redevelopment and has been transformed into a fashionable and traditional shopping district where you can experience something new every time you visit. On this tour, you will learn about the changes in people's lives and Japan's ongoing economic development. Get a taste of the history of Tokyo's development in a city of commerce that mixes the new and the old culture!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

EDO is the old name of Tokyo. In this tour, you will visit the Nihonbashi District, which used to be the center of commerce in old Tokyo (EDO). In the EDO era numerous merchants, craftsmen, and a wide variety of goods from throughout Japan gathered here. The Nihonbashi Bridge was the starting point for the five major roads leading in and out of EDO. This area has been developed with respecting the old days’ tradition. You can experience the mixture & harmony of old/new in EDO. HIGHLIGHTS ・Visit several shops with a history spanning over centuries, where you can enjoy the crafts and foods. ・Find a mixture of historic and new-age architecture on the main street with a fusion of Japanese and western cultures. ・Walk along narrow nostalgic backstreet alleys and find hole-in-the-wall eateries. ・Visit the off-the-beaten-path places like the coolest sake bars, cafes, and shops. ＊All times specified are in Japan Standard Time(GMT +9:00). Please check your time zone＊

Inclusions: Explanation about Nihonbashi District(Tokyo), Consulting service for the travel in Tokyo, English speaking online guide, Q & A session about Nihonbashi and Japan

Exclusions: Real guide

This 5.5 hours tour takes you on a journey through time, through food! Spanning three geographical districts of Tokyo and three periods of time this food tour covers the foundation of Japanese food and cooking (the Edo period), the most popular present-day foods in Japan and finishes in the future with some fusion twists on traditional flavours. Visit Nihonbashi, Ginza / Tokyo Station and Akihabara. Enjoy 14 Japanese food tastings. Come hungry!

Inclusions: Dashi. Katsuobushi. Kombu. Satsuma-age. Amazake. Imo Kenpi. Daifuku or Dorayaki. Pokemon Taiyaki. Matcha (green tea) bubble tea or ice-cream, Yakitori. Tempura Soba. Tamagoyaki. Fruits Sando, Lemon Sour (Japanese alcoholic drink)

Exclusions: The costs of transport used during the tour are payable by yourself. We take two short subway rides.

This 5.5 hours tour takes you on a journey through time, through food! Spanning three geographical districts of Tokyo and three periods of time this food tour covers the foundation of Japanese food and cooking (the Edo period), the most popular present-day foods in Japan and finishes in the future with some fusion twists on traditional flavours. Visit Nihonbashi, Ginza / Tokyo Station and Akihabara. Enjoy 14 Japanese food tastings. Come hungry! This is a private tour and only the people that you personally invite will be in attendance. Hotel pick-up is available - an extra hour is added to the tour to cover the travel time.

Inclusions: Dashi. Katsuobushi. Kombu. Satsuma-age. Amazake. Imo Kenpi. Daifuku or Dorayaki. Pokemon Taiyaki. Matcha (green tea) bubble tea or ice-cream, Yakitori. Tempura Soba. Tamagoyaki. Fruits Sando, Lemon Sour (Japanese alcoholic drink)

Exclusions: The costs of transport used during the tour are payable by yourself. We take two short subway rides.

You can see the view of Tokyo from a different perspective. This experience will show you that Tokyo used be a city of water and you will undersatnd that Edo (the old name of Tokyo) was called “Venice of Orient”. During this cruise you will find the predecessor of Tsukiji fish market was in Nihonbashi and will see ex-Tsukiji inner market & Toyosu new fish market from the river. Also, you will find Olympic village under construction and many skyscrapers that symbolize redevelopment of Tokyo.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: hotel pick-up, food and drink

No, we don’t have a time machine, but you might think we do once you step back into Tokyo’s past! On this private Tokyo tour, you’ll explore hidden shops that sell traditional items not commonly found in modern-day Japan. With your own local guide to show you around on this private experience, you'll sample old-world sweet and savoury snacks, learn about the art of incense, visit a seaweed seller, and see a side of the city frozen in time, far from the bright lights of downtown.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Food samplings

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, Tips and gratuities for the guide.

**** Tokyo Flowering season are coming! Feb ~ Mar : Plum Mar ~ Apr : Sakura, cherry blossoms! See the color beauty and smell it's scent in 3 hours E-bike Tokyo bike tour in English. • Route designed by Takashi NIWA, certificated professional bicycle tour guide since 2002. *** AM tour --- for the Tokyo First timers (9am-12pm) Explore Tokyo’s must see spots and know Tokyo local life. Electric OTAKU town "Akihabara", world famous "Asakusa", the SUMO area "Ryogoku" , local energetic "Ningyocho", "Marunouchi" & the Tokyo station *** PM tour --- into the Unknown Local scenic (1:30pm-4:30pm)   Say hello to locals by connecting historical areas: the Tokyo station, story of "Imperial Palace", most expensive "Ginza", fish market "Tsukiji", historical area "Tsukuda", "Nihonbashi" to "Kanda". ***Private tours: Arrangements available for 3 hours. Maximum 6 persons per guide. Let us know your requests by mail

Inclusions: Rental E-bike, Rental Helmet, Guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Rain gear

Spend time with one of our hosts who will take you out picnicking under the sakura (cherry blossoms) in your very own hanami (cherry blossom viewing) party in Tokyo. Your host will decide on two hanami locations for you, including a famous park like Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, as well as a small garden and shrine. You could also view the blossoms whilst floating down a tranquil moat or even at night. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 4 hours with a Host, A traditional Japanese picnic, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location), Local knowledge, insights and advice, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Exclusions: Food and drinks additional to any included, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities