What to do and see in Sumida, Kanto: The Best Cultural Tours

October 28, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best top things to do in Sumida, Japan including Discover the wonders of Edo Tokyo on this amazing small group tour!, Driving Experience With Nissan Skyline GTR34 in Tokyo / Shibuya Crossing Course, History Tour and Traditional Music Live Performance over Lunch in Asakusa, Tokyo Private Custom Walking Tour with local friendly guide, Small-Group Tokyo Biking Tour, Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour - English Speaking Driver, Enjoy local Tokyo E-bike tour, 3 hours of ride starts near Tokyo Station, Private Custom Tokyo Tour, One Day Highlights Tour of Tokyo including Shibuya Sky Tickets, Freely set up plans Guided Private Tours in Tokyo.
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1. Discover the wonders of Edo Tokyo on this amazing small group tour!

Monzen-nakacho Station, 2 Chome-4 Monzennakacho, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0048, Japan CoCoMo Japan Travel
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For those who would love to discover many unique aspects of the Tokyo Edo period; history enthusiasts, for those who appreciate great cultural experiences - and a lovely surprise!

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Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Andrew F

I took part in the SIEN group tour of Kyoto on Saturday 24th November, 2018. We were lucky to be accompanied by Ryoji Shimada, who is both the leader of the SIEN group and a professionally licensed tour guide. The tour lasted from morning to night and Ryoji showed us all the best places in Kyoto where we could see the wonderful autumn colours. We went to famous and popular temples and shrines, but Ryoji also took us to special interesting and beautiful places which are unknown to the general hordes of tourists. I especially enjoyed the light-up of the temples after dark during the autumn foliage season and the tour around Gion at night. An unexpected bonus was the half-day tour to beautiful places around Lake Biwa in Shiga-ken for those who were staying an extra day on Sunday 25th November. I would thoroughly recommend Ryoji as a tour guide and am sure if you decide to go with him, you won't regret your choice!

2. Driving Experience With Nissan Skyline GTR34 in Tokyo / Shibuya Crossing Course

1-chōme-11-12 Taihei, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0012, Japan TOKYO DRIFT
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Do you want to get the most of Tokyo in two hours? This activity allows you to ride your way through the city! Once you arrive at our shop, we'll check if you have the correct driving documents. You will be given a disclaimer form to read and sign. We'll then provide a safety briefing. Once all that is finished, we can head out straight away! You'll be following our experienced guide who will be leading the way around Tokyo. We provide Shibuya Crossing Course at nighttime here are the details below. Starting time 18:30 or 21:00 You'll leave our shop in Kinshicho and enter the highway via the Iriya Toll Gate. From there, drive to Shibuya and across the famous crossing which is particularly impressive at night. After that, you'll drive through Omotesando, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower (we will take a 10-minute break here), the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Ginza, Akihabara, Ueno, Asakusa and finally, Skytree Tower. The tour ends at our shop.

Inclusions: Gas, Insurance, Toll gate, Guided fee, Second driver, Passenger, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Adventure681877

Awesome experience! Thank u for opening your shop for my son! You gave him an experience he will never forget!!!!

3. History Tour and Traditional Music Live Performance over Lunch in Asakusa

2-chōme-20-6 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan Shitamachi t Pro
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At noontime, we will take you to a long-established Japanese restaurant for live performance of Tsugaru-shamisen over traditional cuisine. Since it is a small restaurant with a limited number of seats, the performance is presented in its pure acoustic simplicity-- without the aid of electronic devices. Enjoy the music in intimate proximity to the musicians. Its deep and passionate melodies leave audience mesmerized. Since this restaurant is one of the hardest to reserve, we will manually but promptly confirm your bookings. And of course, the tour preceding the visit to the restaurant is one of a kind. Our tours are limited to 8 guests to ensure a personalized experience so you can be you: curious, spontaneous, and always hungry for more! Our guides bring you the best of both worlds in tourism: local knowledge, genuine friendliness only natives can bring, and an expertise earned through additional training on top of their official national tour guide certification.

Inclusions: Kaiseki lunch and a short live concert is included in the tour price. * drink is not included in the tour price., Short live concert of Tsugaru-shamisen, Gratuities for guides (they would not accept them)

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Reviewed By myriamm368

I was very interested and happy to discover Sumo culture, which is a part of Japanesd history. The guide Yoko was perfect during this tour! She is lovely and she speaks English well!

4. Tokyo Private Custom Walking Tour with local friendly guide

Japan Wonder Travel
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Explore megacity Tokyo with a private guide with an itinerary tailored to your interests. Immerse yourself in the culture and see each spot through the eyes of an experienced local guide. Meet your guide at your hotel to start the day and get around seamlessly without getting lost in the subway maze -yes, Tokyo railway network is known for being clean, safe and 99.9% on time yet the most complicated one in the world. -9:00 Meetup at your hotel -Tsukiji fish outer market (one of the biggest food market in Tokyo) *Only outer market and small wholesale market. -Asakusa (traditional town and biggest temple in Tokyo) -Lunch -Meiji shrine (the biggest shrine in Tokyo) -Takeshita street (pop culture town) We have options for a 2-hour, 4-hour tour as well. This tour is perfect for first-timers and the first day in Tokyo to know how to get around.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By littlenootsy

My husband and 2 sons (ages 11 and 13) loved our virtual tour of Tokyo. Nino was a fantastic guide and filled the hour with historical, cultural and fun facts! She was able to keep all of us at all ages engaged. It was a welcome diversion for this time of no-travel and very few experiences in the world because of the pandemic. We all can't wait to book our trip when the time allows!

5. Small-Group Tokyo Biking Tour

3-chōme-20-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan Bicycle Tours Tokyo
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Bike around Tokyo like a local as you explore the city’s highlights on this 6.5-hour/20miles(32km) tour. In a small group of no more than five, explore the city's bustling main streets, quiet backstreets, snaking alleys, and attractive hidden paths. Admire the Meiji-jingu shrine, Zōjō-ji temple, and Aoyama cemetery, as well as more modern landmarks including Roppongi Hills and the designer shops of Ginza. After a riverside lunch (own expense) conclude your tour at the top of a skyscraper.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Bike and helmet rental

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

Reviewed By witzelfamily

Our host was most thoughtful and knowledgable; he certainly knows Tokyo very well. I enjoyed everything about this tour.

6. Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour - English Speaking Driver

Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 2-chōme−22−19 南部坂アネックス Tokyo Grand Tours
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Enjoy a comprehensive completely private chauffeur driven tour around Tokyo tailored around your schedule, picked up from the comfort of your hotel. You can choose from one of our set itineraries or follow your own customised itinerary. You can pack as many amazing sights into your day as possible such as Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Take a walk through the beautiful Imperial gardens, enjoy the magnificent views from Tokyo Tower or Skytree, stroll around the futuristic Odaiba and Shibuya crossing areas, or you can take your time and enjoy each and any destination in Tokyo in a schedule that suits you. We also offer other day packages to the Fuji area, Lake Kawaguchi, Hakone and Lake Ashi.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver (Will give all relevant information on each sight while in the car between destinations), Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Pocket Wifi

Exclusions: Walking Guide. (All relevant information on each sight is given while in car between destinations)

Reviewed By MargaretA33

At the end of a month long cruise to China and Japan, we had 1 full day in Tokyo to see as much as possible. Mr Oriol was our guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable, providing information about Tokyo's history, culture and sites to see. The day was quite flexible and at our own pace. There was no expectation that we would hurry through each destination. At some sites Mr Oriol accompanied us, at others he waited patiently for us to finish. He joined us for lunch and guided our choice from the menu. We were delighted with Tokyo Grand Tours and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a chauffeured personal tour of Tokyo. Guy readily communicated with us prior to our arrival in Tokyo and our 'pick-up' was problem free. Mr Oriol was always courteous and enthusiastic. Great value for money.

7. Enjoy local Tokyo E-bike tour, 3 hours of ride starts near Tokyo Station

Cycling Holiday Tokyo, 3-chōme-8-6 Uchikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0047, Japan Cycling Holiday Tokyo
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**** 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

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Reviewed By Beba265

We booked a cycling tour but unfortunately I fell off the bike before we even began. After a few minutes of working out what to do, Kenta took us on a walking tour instead. We had a lovely evening and he was a wonderful guide.

8. Private Custom Tokyo Tour

Pick n GO Tokyo
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This exclusive service offers you absolute flexibility to do exactly what you want when you want. There are no tour groups or fixed schedules, just your own small group and an itinerary designed exclusively for your visit. Once you arrive, you can sit back and relax as your professional driver guide escorts you around this fascinating city, introducing you to driver guide in certain areas when required.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located), Round-trip private transfer in luxury vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By mirror714

Such a warm welcoming tour coming to Tokyo. Goto-san made sure we had a great time adapting to our search in trying the best local Japanese sake found in spots we never could have found. So many hidden treasures in Japan... and the prices were in cheap!! We didn't know what to expect but at the end of the night we were drinking without a worry and he made sure we got back safe way after our tour was finished.

9. One Day Highlights Tour of Tokyo including Shibuya Sky Tickets

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Enjoy a guided tour of Japan's bustling capital city, Tokyo. In a small group of no more than 8, begin in Asakusa and see Senso-ji temple, Japanese gardens, and the famed shopping street of Nakamise. After lunch, head for colorful Shibuya, Harajuku and the serene Meiji-Jingu shrine. This tour is friendly for muslim, vegetarian, vegan, and the guests who have some food restrictions. Our guide will happy to arrange the restaurant based on your request. And if you are muslim, you can take praying time at the country's biggest mosque, Tokyo Camii at the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Train ticket, Hotel pick up & drop off, Tax

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Reviewed By lenorer9950

Tomomi, our tour guide was so well informed. Plus gave us great tips on other things to do & places to visit - great bonus!

10. Freely set up plans Guided Private Tours in Tokyo

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A guided private tour that will make your tour time and itinerary the way you want! You can choose from 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours for the tour. It will tour 4 hours (2 places of tourist attraction), 6 hours (4 places), 8 hours (6 places), 10 hours (8 places). You can choose from Tokyo's standard and popular attractions. Make it your own way! Destination list Tsukiji Outer Market,Senso-ji Temple,Tokyo Sky Tree, Ueno Zoo,Shibuya Scramble Crossing,Meiji Jingu Shrine,Tokyo tower,Shinjuku Gyoen,Owl Cafe,Hedgehog Cafe,Hamarikyu Garden,Imperial Palace. This is a private tour using public transport. You will receive an email after booking your tour from this web page. Please reply to the email with the tourist sites (destinations)you want to visit. For details of the tour, you can look at the what to expect section and inclusions excursions section of this web page.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop off, Private tour

Exclusions: Public transportation to/from (customers), Admisson fee(customers and guides), Food and drinks

Reviewed By EkaterinaM919

We had excellent experience with Yoki on November 30th 2019 when we went to Nikko. First thing - Yoki is very organized. All trip was well planned and executed. He scheduled all public transport we were supposed to use and kept us on track. The selection of the lunch place he picked (Marple restaurant) was perfect. Food was delicious and the whole place was charming. Overall Nikko worth the entire day. So many things to see - breathtaking views, mountains, waterfall, ride on the rope way, Toshogu shrine (just stunning beauty), etc. It was our last day of Japan so i really enjoyed a good mix of beautiful nature scenes and historical places. Very recommended!

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