Things to do in Ginza, Kanto: The Best Cultural Tours

What’s the Story? Peering up in awe at monolithic steel and glass towers, one can’t help but feel small. Capture that feeling in your photographs, juxtaposing tiny human forms against cold and sterile structures. Contrast the artificial and man-made with the organic—hints of nature and human life surrounded by the Tokyo metropolis. What We’ll Shoot We will learn how to create compelling images of architectural elements and the people that populate the city’s concrete environs. You’ll be coached on using composition concepts like leading lines, negative space, and juxtaposition. We’ll practice using these techniques to convey a variety of narratives. Where We’ll Explore Our journey will begin in Shiodome—a district walled in with glass and steel skyscrapers. From here we will head to Ginza, famed for its broad avenues lined with intricate examples of avant-garde architecture. Afterward, we will end up in Yurakucho where we will explore the innards of the monolithic Tokyo International Forum.

Inclusions: Professional Photography Instructor

Exclusions: Bus fare, Gratuities

Visit Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, and Ginza in one day! Visit Tokyo, one of the largest cities in the world, which has prospered as the center of economic, social and cultural growth. Each area has unique features that attract tourists; Shinjuku is Japan's top entertainment district; Harajuku is a city for young people; Shibuya is an ever-changing city; Akihabara is an Otaku city; and Ginza is an upmarket city. In this tour, we will visit five popular areas around Tokyo. Use Tokyo's amazing transit system and visit many sightseeing spots with your private guide. Perfect Tokyo visit plan for those who want to utilize their time efficiently!

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, Train ticket fee

If you see salary-men (men in their suits) coming out from the skyscrapers, heading to have a couple of beers in local izakaya (Japanese bar restaurant) after-hours, you might feel like Deja Vu, which is very similar to the ones you've seen in the movie "Blade Runner". You are in for a local experience - a day to explore the diversity of Tokyo, from high tech to tradition, the contrast of the futuristic aspect to old school life all on this private car service with your private licensed guide. Please select the places you would like to visit or ask your guide to give you recommendation.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person, DVD player in minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Admission to facilities

This tour is a 101 Kabuki tour for people who have or will buy Kabuki-za theatre tickets. Unfortunately, there are no English subtitle devices available. However, we would like to provide detailed English-language summaries of the all performances in advance of you joining our tour. There are 3 different shows a day and talks are tailored for each show. The 9am talk is a great fit for the 11am show; likewise the 12:30pm for the 2:45pm show(Jan) or 2:50pm show (Feb.), 4pm for the 6pm show (Feb), 4:45pm for the 6:45pm show (Jan). Highlights of the performances and an overview of Kabuki history, performance style, actors etc in the talk will enhance your experience. English plot-summary handouts are also provided. Please note: the advanced tickets are not included in the tour fee. Guests are required to buy advanced tickets separately. Online ticket sales close currently but tickets are available by phone. English speaking staff available. If you need any help, please contact us.

Inclusions: -Japanese or western sweets -Guests may choose one drink from the menu. There are several kinds of Japanese tea (Matcha, sencha, hojicha etc.), coffee, tea etc., -Handouts including “notes on what to look out for in the show”, Actors’ profiles & Eglish synopses

Exclusions: Kabuki show ticket, English subtitle device rental, Hotel pickup service

You can visit the best spots in Tokyo while your layover from Haneda to Narita airport or vise versa. We go with your baggage and quite friendly guide will lead you to great experience in Tokyo even with 6 hours. There is no tour like this with great cost for value. Please note that it is not feasible staring at Narita airport and back to Narita airport.

Inclusions: Private transfer and guide service

Exclusions: Lunch

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Tokyo from a unique perspective! Get to know Tokyo on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Tokyo at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Ginza Crossing, Takeshita Street and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide, Small-group tour option available, 1 local drink/tasting, Transportation

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Food and beverages not listed as inclusions, Transportation costs

Kabuki performances tend to be about 4 hours long and often involve long queues for one-act tickets, so before you go to all that effort, join this tour of the Kabuki-za Gallery and learn everything you need to know about Kabuki! The tour begins with a "What is Kabuki?" talk over Japanese tea and sweets at a tea shop with rooftop garden before exploring the Kabuki-za Gallery. Your guide, Kazui, will show you her precious 150 year old woodblock prints! At the gallery, you will be shown props and costumes used for the shows and enjoy short films of Kabuki performances. There are hands-on activities such as a chance to play the classical instruments. This will give you a wonderful experience if you are unable to attend a live performance. Taking photos and video is allowed. Finally, we will visit a special Kabuki souvenir and Japanese traditional craft shops! If you are interested in shopping for books in English or woodblock prints of Kabuki, please send your requests in advance.

Inclusions: Kabuki-za Gallery ticket, -Japanese or western sweets -Guests may choose one drink from the menu. There are several kinds of Japanese tea (Matcha, sencha, hojicha etc.), coffee, tea etc.

Exclusions: Kabuki show ticket

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.

This tour is Bleisure(Business + Leisure) service for a Business traveler who has a business meeting with Japanese and need an help for Japanese⇆English interpretation. It is possible to decide how to divide 7 hours into business & leisure. The business schedule can be changed suddenly but we can be flexible to shift the schedule and utilize free time to enjoy walking around Tokyo for food & drink, shopping and cultural activity. And to hire a proper level of business interpreter in Tokyo, it will cost more than US $700. Our leisure tour gives you very reasonable price to support your business. This is a walking tour and we use metro(subway) for the transportation. You buy Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket (600 yen/ person). Using this ticket, we can visit anywhere in Tokyo as much as possible. If you would like to visit the place where Tokyo metro does not reach, you may need to purchase other tickets. If you would like to use taxi, it is possible but it will be on your account.

Inclusions: Guide Fee for private group, Business Interpretation Service between Japanese⇆English, Customize an itinerary & meeting point, Private tour only for one group (max.6 persons) per reservation

Exclusions: Any food & drink fee both for guests and guide, Any transportation fee both for guests and guide, Any entrance or admission fee both for guests and guide, Airport pick up service (Option), Translation of Business Presentation from English to Japanese (Option), Confirming an appointment with Japanese companies (Option), Business lecture about Japanese business practice (Option)