
From visiting Edo-period neighborhoods to learning about Imperial Japan, a history-loving host will tailor this experience to what you want to explore
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
You'll join one of our local Tokyo hosts to decipher the history of this futuristic city together - it had to start somewhere, right? Akihabara or Shinjuku might feel like you've skipped 100 years into the future, but historic neighborhoods still contain relics of days gone.
Whether you want to go far back (we're talking ancient) and discover the most historic shrines and temples, or your vibe is more of a pre-war yokocho (alleyway) where you can get a feel for the old Tokyo, all you need to do is let us know.
Tokyo's cultural history is rich, from buildings that capture the different Japanese imperial eras to alleys dotted with traditional tea houses. Marvel at neighborhoods like Koenji, untouched by Japan's 1980s boom of modernity, while confronting sleek, towering skyscrapers around the next corner.
Tokyo combines extremes in an effortless embrace, and your host can't wait to show you how this extraordinary coexistence is precisely what makes their city so unique!
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Me, my wife and our 14 year old son did a private tour of Tokyo with Toshi. It was our first time in Japan. We were interested in its history, culture and in how and why Tokyo became such a huge and modern global city. Toshi did not disappoint!!! He tailored the tour and his presentation to our interests and made the city's past and present come alive for us. He gave us an expert and nuanced understanding about work, religion and culture in Tokyo and Japan. I think his personal background - having lived both in Japan and outside the country - gives him a unique perspective on Japanese culture. He seemed to be able to explain things both as a native and an outsider: a perspective that really helped him convey concepts, history and ideas in way that we could understand as first time visitors from the US. He had lunch with us after the tour and gave us great restaurant and shopping recommendations. Our time with Toshi was a highlight of our first trip to Japan! We hope to get back to Tokyo and book another tour with Toshi!!
Show moreLauren really showed us some hidden gems off the beaten tracks of Tokyo’s touristy areas. She also head impressive knowledge about Japanese history and culture and was able to answer all our questions.
Show moreVery conscientious and prepared. Helpful and knows Tokyo very well
Show morePatrick, my host, organized a perfect tour, I couldn't ask for better choices.
Show moreRealny Hood Guide show us exactly what we.want.
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