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

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

***The tour time below is Japan Standard Time.*** ✅A great birthday/ surprise gift for anyone who likes Japan *If you can't find the convenient time slot, please send me a request. * This is an online interactive experience so please take off your mask and turn on your camera and microphone! :) After introducing ourselves to each other, we will start exploring Tokyo together. I will show you the popular landmarks, food, culture, and some tips to enjoy the city like locals by using pre-recorded videos, photos, and some quizzes along the way. Tokyo is a big city. Let's grasp the lay of the land, what Tokyo has to offer, and get ready for your future trip to Tokyo(physical one!). Places we cover are; Tsukiji and Toyosu market, Meiji shrine, Senso-ji temple, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya area. *We will start the tour on time so please make sure not to be late. * *If you do not show up on the tour time, we will not reschedule and refund you.

Inclusions: Explanation about Tokyo city, Tokyo consulting service, English speaking online guide, Q & A session about Tokyo and Japan

Exclusions: Real guide

Tokyo boast number of fantastic contemporary architecture. However, some of you may feel that they haven't seen much of the traditional buildings in the city. One of the reason many of those traditional buildings aren't seen in the city was from the history of Edo (old Tokyo) . Many historical buildings in Edo has been destroyed due to fires, floods, earthquakes and warfare. This Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum opened for the purpose of relocating, restoring, preserving and exhibiting buildings of great cultural value that cannot be preserved at their original sites and has made possible the passing down of these valuable cultural heritages to the next generation. From private homes to public bathhouse, there are so many fascinating buildings to look at. We are sure there will a lot of questions about Japanese life style, history and the stories behind the works coming up to your mind while strolling the museum, and we are to help you!

Inclusions: Private professional guide, hotel pick up

Exclusions: Entrance to Tatemono- en (Edo-Tokyo Open air Architectural Museum, food and drinks, Hotel drop-off, Transportation to/from attraction

Testimony: "Ramen and Gyoza Extraordinaire My partner took me to Tokyo for a quick adventure in honor of my 49th birthday. The highlight of our trip was cooking with the instructor. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and taught us how to make homemade ramen and gyoza. She is a professional chef, having lived and worked in New York and Chicago for a number of years, and her expertise is clear. She is organized, and she makes cooking seem effortless. She did quite a bit of prep work before our arrival and made sure we were okay with the tasks she assigned us: chopping, dicing, stir-frying, folding gyoza. Our creations were absolutely delicious, the best we have ever tasted. How fulfilling to know that we made them ourselves.  We enjoyed our time with the instructor immensely and felt that we left her home as "friends" rather than students or clients. "

Inclusions: Small group, Japanese home-made cooking class with one main dish, two side dishes, and miso soup with rice., Learn to make Umami/Dashi (soup stock), Apartment visit (instructor's home), Use of apron and cooking utensils, All ingredients and copy of the recipe to take home, Local taxes, Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Transportation to/from meeting points

Join us on this VERY LIMITED edition Cherry Blossom seasonal experience as we share all the traditions of Sakura Season in Japan. Many Japan fans and travelers around the world have dreamed of their trip to Japan during this beautiful season but have had their plans postponed due to travel restrictions. You can still have fun with your friends and family this Spring! Travel together on a shared virtual getaway to the land of the rising sun! Meet us for this online interactive experience to celebrate the cherry blossom season and learn all about this special time across Japan.

Inclusions: Great “after-tour” resource guide with links and information , Information about the Cherry Blossom season in Japan , Time to find out more about your Japan wish-list., Local English speaking expert

Exclusions: Internet fees, Guide tip/ gratuity

Allow your host to introduce you to the quirky underbelly of one of the world’s most wonderful and outlandish cities as you go to places like the Museum of Parasites (informative, and slightly crawly, we admit) or the crazy, committed cosplay districts like Akihabara. Head to a themed snake cafe where you can cuddle up to a slithery friend over coffee and if that's not for you there’s also hedgehog and owl cafes! Round off your time in Piss Alley which despite its misleading name, is actually a super eccentric alleyway home to many izakaya pubs! 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 host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll 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 & personalized itinerary, 4 hours in the city with a host, 2 beers, coffee or soft drinks, 3 tastings of unusual foods, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food & drinks (other than the ones included above), Cover charges to additional venues (other than the one included above), Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

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

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

On this tour, spend a full-day in Nagano exploring the city and enjoying what this quaint town has to offer. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nagano Train Station at 8:45 AM. You will either take public transportation (train and bus) or private chartered vehicle around town based on your booking. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and visit major Nagano attractions such as Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, the famous Zenkoji Temple, Chikuma River, Obuse Town, and relax in a traditional onsen/ hot spring (optional).

Inclusions: Private tour with English-speaking (or other available language) tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within Central Nagano only), Transportation within Nagano City , Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Onsen (hot spring) fee: 700 JPY per person, Other optional activities for guests .

This is a fully customized private tour, either 8 hour full day tour or 4 hour half day tour. We will create your tour based on your interests and of course we will give you some suggestions. You will experience the best of Tokyo on foot or by car. See Tokyo highlights, from shrines and museums to the world’s largest fish market - Tsukiji Market, or explore distinct neighborhood shops, and sample Japanese cuisine.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if by private vehicle), Meet-and-greet service at hotel (if by public transport), Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle), Transportation fares (if by public transport), Lunch (full-day option only), Snacks

Exclusions: Fees for optional tours, activities and lessons, Gratuities

Virtually visit Tokyo's Electric Town in Akihabara (Akiba) with a local guide! Join this Akihabara anime tour in Tokyo to hunt games and anime goods. This virtual tour has been designed for those who plan to visit Akihabara someday and have interests in Japanese anime & game culture. What travelers treasure the most during the trip is time. To make the full use of every minute, getting a guide is a great way to avoid all those time wasted on getting lost in the street. Especially in Akihabara where there are tons of travelers just going there and purchasing electric products around station, you cannot expect all the fun subcultural spots to be set around station. If you are a game or anime lover, you may get disappointed by finding it so hard to reach all the fun spots like I used to experience. Joining a tour will save you a lot of time and energy for a better traveling experience! ＊All times specified are in Japan Standard Time(GMT +9:00). Please check your time zone＊

Inclusions: 1 hour with a local guide

Exclusions: Equipment and internet connection, All Fees and Taxes