Things to do in Toshima, Kanto: The Best Sightseeing Tours

December 12, 2021 Christa Meece

Toshima (豊島区, Toshima-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the eight central wards of the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Located in the northern area of Tokyo, Toshima is bordered by the wards of Nerima, Itabashi, and Kita wards, in the north, and Nakano, Shinjuku and Bunkyo in the south.
Restaurants in Toshima

1. Private Tokyo food scene 6 hour experience: Depatika, street food, izakaya

Ikebukuro Station, 1 Chome-28 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0022, Japan Tokyo Memories
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• Private, fully inclusive, customizable 6 hour experience of Tokyo's food scene. • Visit three distinct neighbourhoods and experience 3 distinct food scenes • Check out Tokyo's biggest department store food hall. • Explore Jujo's traditional 'shoutengai' shopping arcade and try an array of delicious street food. • Enjoy a night out in Akabane, an off the tourist radar drinking area famous for its retro atmosphere and delicious food. • Rub shoulders with the locals in a raucous standing bar. • Experience a full meal at a traditional izakaya. • Try a huge array of food and drinks. • No hidden costs. • Off the beaten path locations.

Inclusions: Guided private walking tour through three neighborhoods., Dinner, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By murphdog16

Our time spent with Simon was amazing. A lot of good information, fantastic views and delicious sake. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who has some free time near Tokyo. I definitely see myself going back to this brewery some time in the future.

2. Private Muslim Tokyo Tour

Japan Oriental Tours

Private Tokyo tour for Muslim tourists including Tokyo downtown and latest shopping streets. You will have a prayer time during the tour, the lunch is halal or halal friendly.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Yvo51

Dreadful value for money. We spent £450 for something which would have cost less than £50 for entry and travel. The tour suggests driver and guide to cover a lot of sightseeing on the same day. We got picked up at the hotel and dropped at the ferry. The people were nice. The taxi could not take the ferry - though other cars did! We then walked for about 2.5 hours through the shops and to the shrine at Miyajima and back to the ferry. We a nice lunch at the Ferry Port in the Hiroshima side which we paid for) and then got picked up at the same ferry port and taken to the peace museum and then on to the A dome about 2pm. We had a lift to the A dome which they had expected that we might have walked. Its not that far but we were tight on time and i was tired b It was already 4pm so we missed the castle, they did offer it but we had had enough as the info we were getting was better said when read in english at the museum. The guide meant we did not get the audio at the museum which would have been far more informative than telling us what we were reading or looking at. I would have preferred to do the peace museum before the crowds came into town at 9/10am. It was so full at 2pm to move around, it was like leaving a football stadium or concert. In hindsight, our JR pass made the ferry free ( they refunded that) and a tram would have done it all for a day pass of 600 yen each. I feel completely ripped off and so disappointed. The English was learnt to share info but not to answer questions which were never understood or answered, we supply gave up engaging. Don't take this tour. The price is seriously inflated and not made up with the quality of the product.

3. Japanese food tour in Ikebukuro (Tokyo)

Trip Partner Night

Let's go to 2-hour food tour of Japan’s capital. Accompanied by a guide, visiting several popular bars and restaurants. Sample Japanese food is just like yakitori, japanese sake and monjayaki Deepen your knowledge of Japanese culinary and cultural traditions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour limited to 15 people. 2-hour walking tour of Ikebukuro’s nighttime food scene, with all tastings!

Inclusions: 3 local foods (yakitori takoyaki okonomiyaki sushi etc), 3 drinks(beer Sake Shochu juice etc), local guide fee, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Dinner, 2 foods, 2 drinks (for child)

Exclusions: Additional drinks and foods (available for purchase), Transportation fee

4. Shopping Tour with Geisha - Private Tour

Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Trip Partner Night

You will have a memorable experience about shopping with a captivating Geisha. During shopping, you can buy some hand-craft products and enjoy the rich of culture atomsphere.

Inclusions: Private guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food/drinks

5. Hidden Tokyo: Along The Nostalgic Tram Line

Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo, Japan, 〒169-8613 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Totsukamachi, 1-chōme−1−104−19 HATAGO Travel

Take a ride on Tokyo’s last operating tram to discover Old Tokyo’s Showa-era atmosphere and the forgotten district of Sanya. Discover a different side of Tokyo with a ride on Toden Arakawa Line, the last operating tram line in Tokyo. Take a journey to shitamachi, Old Tokyo, where there is a long history, shopping areas, and temples. Later we will head to Sanya, considered a ghetto district, where underdogs and daily workers used to live during the difficult post-war years. This is also the setting of Ashita no Joe.

Inclusions: Transportation

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Reviewed By Crunchyspin

Had a great time with our lovely tour guide. We started off in a building that sells collectibles, which we wouldn't have known about if it wasn't for our guide. After that, we headed off to a maid café where we got ourselves some lovely dessert in the shape of bears and bunnies. The chocolate latté was amazing! Really friendly maids despite not being able to speak English. Took some pictures with the maids and then continued to a nearby gaming hall where we dressed up for some purikura shots. We got good information about the Akihabara area and Japanese culture in general. Interesting to speak to a Japanese person about life in Japan. Overall a really great tour which I would recommend!

6. Just Moved: Tokyo For New Residents

Tokyo, Japan City Unscripted Tokyo

Whether you’re planning to live in Tokyo or you’re here to study, work or discover a new culture - we think you’re awesome! We also believe that the best way to feel settled in a new place is to be shown the ropes by somebody who lives there, and that’s where we’d like to help. Join one of our friendly hosts and get to know the city you’ll now be calling home. Explore your new neighborhood, get to grips with the practicalities (how to use public transport) and the way more fun stuff (where your new local ramen shop is). 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 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: 100% private and personalized experience, 3 hours with a host, Local knowledge, insight and advice, 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 and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By eugenius101

Kento is most definitely the perfect guide for late night adventures around Shinjuku. Highly personable with an enquiring mind and a lot of fun , I’m sooooo glad I stumbled into one of his tours . If a traveller wants to get to know the Golden Gai area , this is most definitely your man . The meal before was wonderful and somewhere I would never have discovered by myself - and cheap as ! This is the real thing , with a brilliant guide .

7. Discover Tokyo Half Day Tour

表参道, Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingūmae, 6-chōme−35, 都道413号 Chiharu Nakashima

We will guide you to the must-see spots in Tokyo efficiently using the metro. Because it will be a walking sightseeing, you need a cheap walking style. It is also possible to change the content according to your request. If you have something you want to eat, we can provide guidance ♪ Please feel free to consult as we will respond flexibly However, we would like to have a capacity of about 4 people.

Inclusions: Guide costs

Exclusions: Private transportation

8. Discover Tokyo

Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku, Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−14−25 クロスアベニュー原宿 4F Chiharu Nakashima

We will guide you to the must-see spots in Tokyo efficiently using the metro. Because it will be a walking sightseeing, you need a cheap walking style. It is also possible to change the content according to your request. If you have something you want to eat, we can provide guidance ♪ Please feel free to consult as we will respond flexibly However, we would like to have a capacity of about 4 people. Please contact us as there is also a half day setting

Inclusions: Guide costs

Exclusions: Private transportation

9. Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency

Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visiting various styled gardens and experiencing traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and total design. Our nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guides will help you efficiently enjoy a one-day private tour of the best Japanese gardens in Tokyo. Select gardens from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. In addition to gardens, you may also choose any famous site in Tokyo for a truly memorable experience! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

10. Ashikaga Flower Park Private Day Tour

Japan Oriental Tours

Visit the world famous Ashikaga Flower Park in a day, learn the samurai history in the traditional Ashikaga Town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Yvo51

Dreadful value for money. We spent £450 for something which would have cost less than £50 for entry and travel. The tour suggests driver and guide to cover a lot of sightseeing on the same day. We got picked up at the hotel and dropped at the ferry. The people were nice. The taxi could not take the ferry - though other cars did! We then walked for about 2.5 hours through the shops and to the shrine at Miyajima and back to the ferry. We a nice lunch at the Ferry Port in the Hiroshima side which we paid for) and then got picked up at the same ferry port and taken to the peace museum and then on to the A dome about 2pm. We had a lift to the A dome which they had expected that we might have walked. Its not that far but we were tight on time and i was tired b It was already 4pm so we missed the castle, they did offer it but we had had enough as the info we were getting was better said when read in english at the museum. The guide meant we did not get the audio at the museum which would have been far more informative than telling us what we were reading or looking at. I would have preferred to do the peace museum before the crowds came into town at 9/10am. It was so full at 2pm to move around, it was like leaving a football stadium or concert. In hindsight, our JR pass made the ferry free ( they refunded that) and a tram would have done it all for a day pass of 600 yen each. I feel completely ripped off and so disappointed. The English was learnt to share info but not to answer questions which were never understood or answered, we supply gave up engaging. Don't take this tour. The price is seriously inflated and not made up with the quality of the product.

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