Tokyo Half Day Tour - away from the crowds
If you are looking for a tour with a focus on the quieter side of Tokyo that is not filled with tourists, I have the right plan for you.
The area we visit is either within or adjacent to the Shinjuku district yet rarely on any travelers itinerary. It gives a glimpse at the way of like for residents of central Tokyo and you can learn many interesting facts about the city history and development.
The walk is ideal all year long but it might be a bit unpleasant in the summer months as most of the tour is done on foot.
This would be a good introduction for first time visitors to the city and provide useful tips on how to utilize the public transport. Repeating visitors who want to see something different will also appreciate the content of this tour.
This has been my best selling program on ToursByLocals since I joined the platform in 2016.
Hidden neighborhoods of Tokyo Tour (about 3.5 Hours)
Now available through TripAdvisor with lowest price guarantee !
Meet at your hotel or other location within central Tokyo
*KAGURAZAKA - the quiet neighborhood that was once the geisha district
*WASEDA - home to a major university where novelist Haruki Murakami and current Prime Minister studied
*HIGO HOSOKAWA GARDEN - traditional Japanese garden with roots from the Edo period
*Taking the city's only remaining tram system to ZOSHIGAYA, another unknown neighborhood famous for the temple and huge cemetery.
*Finish anywhere within central Tokyo, but following this itinerary we will be in a convenient location from SHINJUKU or SHIBUYA, the major commercial areas of Tokyo.
HOW TO BOOK THIS TOUR
My tours can currently be booked from ToursByLocals. This is a reputable reservation site that I work with and have instant booking confirmations which eliminate the need to wait for my response. They generally have better customer support than the other online services that exist, but this also results in a higher fee.
In addition, I have also started listing on the Viator platform. They have a more flexible cancellation policy, and the price will be lower due to differences in the commission rate.
Just so you know, TripAdvisor is the parent company of Viator, and you can also find the exact same offering on my TA profile page. The two systems are connected.
General conditions about my tours:
MAX number on a tour: four people
To maintain the tour quality, my policy is to limit the number of participants to four. This is a method that has worked best for me and I'm unable to accommodate a group that is larger.
Duration: 3.5-4 Hours
Included in tour fee: Meeting at your accommodation or other pre-determined location in central Tokyo. Transportation fees for the guide.
Not included in fee: Your transportation/admission fees
Mode of transport: We always use public transport in addition to walking. The option to hire a private vehicle is not available.