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2009年8月13日

Walk in the Old Merchants' District Fukagawa

Tour Features Fukagawa area will charm you with an active life of Shitamachi.Let's explore an old merchants' district,attending Buddhist Goma Ceremony passing by Sumo District, a relaxed moment at Japanese garden.Venture into Old Tokyo.
Tour Time 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m.
Meeting Time 9:30a.m.
Meeting Place

JR Tokyo Station-Marunouchi North Exit

Duration 5 hours 30 minutes
Tour Price 3000 yen per person by cash.Children of 12 and under are half price.
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price 160 yen for Subway(Ootemachi/Monzen-nakacho),300yen for Fukagawa Edo Museum,150yen for Kiyosumi Garden,Own lunch
Itinerary JR Tokyo Station-Marunouchi Oazo Building-Tomioka Hachiman Shrine-Fukagawa Fudo-Enmado-Fukagawa Edo Museum-Kiyosumi Garden-Sumo District-Morishita Subway Station
Guide's Name Keiko Beppu or Team A Member
Language English
Distance of the Route 3.5km(2.1 mile)
Dates of Operation Wednesdays.Please contact us for the detail. 
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) Keiko Beppu:090-2170-3618
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		 　bep@qb3.so-net.ne.jp; ayaanna@yacht.ocn.ne.jp
Notes Insurance is not included in the tour price.
Credit cards are not accepted.

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Visiting Wonderful Hama Rikyu Garden,the Shiodome District and Walk on the Rainbow Bridge

Tour Features We visit wonderful Hama Rikyu Garden. In the Shiodome district we will have a bird eye view of the Tokyo Bay.We walk on the Rainbow Bridge to the Odaiba area. 
Tour Time 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Meeting Time 10:00a.m.
Meeting Place

At the Tsukijishijo Station A1 Exit of the Oedo Subway Line Facing Shin-Ohashi Dori Avenue

Duration Approx. 4.5 hours
Tour Price 3,000 yen per person.Children aged 12 or under are half the price.
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price Admission fee to enter Hama Rikyu Garden(300yen) .The Ticket for Yurikamome from Shiodome to Shibaurafuto.Snacks and Beverages.
Itinerary Tsukijishijo Station -Hama Rikyu Garden-Shiodome(Dentsu Building Observatory,the Start Point of the Former Railway Between Shinbashi and Yokohama,the Big Clock Made by Studio Gibri,Snack Time)Walk on the Sidewalk of the Rainbow Bridge.
Guide's Name Manabu Tsujimura or a Team A Member
Language English
Distance of the Route Approx. 6km
Dates of Operation Fridays.Please contact us for the detail. 
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) 090-9687-9771
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		 　manablue03171013@yahoo.co.jp; ayaanna@yacht.ocn.ne.jp
Notes Insurance is not included in the tour price.
Credit cards are not accepted.

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Explore Edo Castle(Imperial Palace)

Tour Features The Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle. The relics of the castle tell us the glory of the Tokugawa Shogun, the virtual ruler fo Japan in the Edo Era. It is the time when the foundation of today's Tokyo was formed.
Tour Time 10:00a.m.-12:20p.m.
Meeting Time 10:00a.m.
Meeting Place JR Tokyo Staion-Marunouchi North Exit
Duration 3 hours
Tour Price 3,000yen per person(1,500yen for children of 12 and under)
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price 　
Itinerary JR Tokyo Staion--Wadakura Fountain Park--The Imperial Palace East Garden(Ote-mon Gate--Shozokan Gallery--Ninomaru Garden--Tower Keep Base--Nijubashi Bridge
Guide's Name Keiko Beppu or a Team A member
Language English
Distance of the Route 3.5km
Dates of Operation Thursdays.Please contact us for the detail.
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) Keiko Beppu:090-2170-3618
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		 　bep@qb3.so-net.ne.jp; ayaanna@yacht.ocn.ne.jp
Notes Insurance is not included in the tour price.
Credit cards are not accepted.

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Tokyo Waterfront Tour

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Tour Features << 1)Hama-rikyu Garden --- 2)Sumida River/Sightseeing Boat --- 3)Asakusa >> 1)Hama-rikyu Garden was the family garden of the Tokugawa Shogun, and later became a Detached Palace for the Imperial Family. The Garden was designated both the special historic site and special places of scenic beauty by the national government. Why not take a rest and enjoy the taste of powdered green tea and a sweets at the teahouse. 2)Then, we enjoy a sightseeing boat for Asakusa. The best way to take in all the sights along Sumida River is to ride a boat. 3)Asakusa is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, according to the survey of foreign visitors.A famous landmark, Kaminarimon Gate and the atmosphere of many souvenior shops thronged with visitors, etc. are definitely plcaces worth visiting. 
Tour Time 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.,14:00p.m to 17:00p.m.
Meeting Time 8:50a.m.
Meeting Place

The meeting place will be arranged.(JR Shinbashi Station or Your hotel lobby)

Duration 3 hours
Tour Price 4,000yen or US$40.00 (in cash) per person, 1,500yen or US$15.00 for children under 12 with parents. 
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price No extra charge( The above tour price includes entrance fee of Gardens 300yen, tea/sweets 500yen and boat fare 900yen.)
Itinerary Hama-rikyu Gardens/Teahouse(1hour) -Sightseeing boat in Sumida River(1hour) -Asakusa(1hour) -(Option: Kappabashi Shopping Street)
Guide's Name Junichi Nakaya
Language English
Distance of the Route about 1 km(Option 2 km)
Dates of Operation Every Saturday and Sunday 
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) 090-9306-0753
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		 　nakayajun@hotmail.com
Notes Insurance is not included in the tour price.
Credit cards are not accepted.

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Walking inside and outside Ueno Park

Tour Features Visit Ueno Park, which remains the atmosphere of old Edo and contains lots of attractions. Also take a look inside the Shitamachi Museum, and walk along Ameyoko Street back to Ueno Station.
Tour Time 10a.m.-1:00p.m.
Meeting Time 10:00a.m.
Meeting Place JR Ueno Station Park Exit
Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
Tour Price

 a group of 1 - 2 persons:  3,000 yen per person

 a group of 3 - 5 persons:  2,500 yen per person

 a grouop of 6 persons and more: 2,000 yen per person

Expenses not Included in the Tour Price 200 yen for Ueno Toshogu Shrine, 300 yen for the Shitamachi Museum
Itinerary JR Ueno Station - Ueno Park - Shinobazunoike-Pond - Shitamachi Museum - Ameyoko Street - JR Ueno Station
Guide's Name Izumi Ohsumi   My website:  http://tokyo-walking-talking.com/
Language English
Distance of the Route Approx. 4 km
Dates of Operation Contact us for detail
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) 090-2438-2539
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		 　izumioshoot@yahoo.co.jp
Notes Insurance is not included in the tour price.
Credit cards are not accepted.                     Last updated July 22, 2010

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2009年8月19日

Harajuku and Akihabara, Pop culture walking tour

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Tour Features Visit Harajuku, the heart of Japanese pop culure, see a latest gothic fashion at Takeshita st. and flamboyant cosplayers at Jingu-bashi bridge. Enjoy shopping at Akihabara "Mandarake" that offers various comics and related goods for enthusiastic fans. We can also visit maid cafe at your request.
Tour Time  13:00 - 16:30
Meeting Time  12:50
Meeting Place  Harajuku sta. Omotesando exit Click here for the map.
Duration  3.5h
Tour Price  3,000yen
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price  160yen for JR line from Harajuku sta. to Akihabara sta.
Itinerary  -13:00 Harajuku sta.
 -13:15 Jingu-bashi bridge, Takeshita street and Omotesando streets
 -15:00 Akihabara, Mandarake and Toys, Games.
 -16:00 Tokyo Animation center
Guide's Name  Hide Kojima
Language  English
Distance of the Route  2km
Dates of Operation  Monday thru Saturday
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency)  090-1129-3550 (International call: +81-90-1129-3550)
My Website  
Visit us! Other tours are ready for your further requests.

 http://tokyo-trotter.net

To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		  info@tokyo_trotter.net

 You can also apply from how-to-apply page.
Notes  -The maximum number of participants: 6
 -Insurance is NOT included in the tour price.
 -Payments by Pay-pal or bank remittance are both acceptable.
 -Credit cards through Pay-pal are accepted.


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2009年9月21日

One day Tokyo tour on your request. Only with your family and friends.

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Tour Features

　You can create your own tour. Only with your family and your friends.              Tokyo & vicinity, Kamakura....

Tour Time 　depends on you. Around 9:00 to 17:00(one day) or to 13:00(half day)
Meeting Time 　depends on you. Around 9:00.
Meeting Place 　At Your Hotel (in Tokyo area) or other place requested.
Duration 　8 hours(one day) or 4 hours(half day)
Tour Price

Half day: 1person:￥8,000, 2persons:￥10,000, 3persons:￥12,000

One day: 1person:￥13,000, 2persons: ￥16,000, 3persons:￥20,000　

Expenses not Included in the Tour Price

　Train tickets from the meeting place to your destinations (for you and your guide), Admission fees for temples (if necessary),A train ticket from Tokyo sta. to the meeting place for your guide.

Itinerary

depends on you. Ex.1 Hotel-Kamakura Sta.-Hasedera temple-Kamakura Daibutsu(Great Buddha)-Tsurugaokahachiman Shrine-Ennoji temple-Kenchoji temple-Engakuji temple-Kitakamakura Sta.-Hotel   

Ex.2: Hotel-Tsukiji Fish Market-the National Museum-Kappabashi street-Asakusa-Tomiokahachiman Shrine-Fukagawafudodo-Kiyosumi Garden-Subway Sta.-Hotel 

For further examples, please refer to the URL below.　

Guide's Name Susumu YOSHIDA or other PGA group member: Kenji IIJIMA, Toshiyuki OSE　
Language 　English
Distance of the Route depends on your itinerary. Walking distance of Ex.1 is about 4km. Ex.2 is about 6km.
Dates of Operation Any time. Reservation is requested.
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) 　+81-80-3208-6168.  (080-3208-6168 in Japan)
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).

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                                            Home page:  http://www.ops.dti.ne.jp/~yoshi-su

Notes 　Insurance is not included in the tour price.

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2010年1月 9日

Yanaka Walking Tour

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Tour Features 　Once stepping into Yanaka, you won't know where you are.  Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, this town preserves an atmosphere of the traditional shopping and residential district.  By walking through narrow alleys and side streets, you will be surprised by what you discovered about mysterious Tokyo. *
Tour Time   10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Time   10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place 　JR Nippori Station, North Exit
Duration 　Approximately 3 hours
Tour Price 　JPY3,000 (USD33) only per person, JPY1,500 (USD17) per child under 12
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price  N/A
Itinerary 　We will see Yanaka Ginza (old shopping street), Snake Street (no snake!), Nezu Shrine, Jyomyoin Temple, traditional houses, Shitamachi Museum Annex (restored rice wine shop), the Last Shogun Tomb, and finally a monumental image of Buddha.
Guide's Name 　Norita, Yasuko (or her friend who is also a certified guide).
Language 　English
Distance of the Route 　Approx. 5K
Dates of Operation 　Saturdays, Other day available
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency)

International:　(cel) +81-90-3682-2053, (SKYPE ) norita1028

Domestic: (cel) 090-3682-2053

My Website 　http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~jpguide
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).

　Please send email to noritayasuko@yahoo.co.jp 

 

Notes

*The tour appeared as Best Hit Inbound Tour in a travel magazine in Sep/Oct '10.

The schedule is subject to change by unexpected situations.

Updated September 1, 2010

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2010年1月11日

Yoyogi & Harajuku Walking Tour

 

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Tour Features

　If you want to experience traditional and contemporary culture together, Harajuku is the one. Inside the shrine gate is a spiritual Shinto world. Outside, you will be thrilled by vibrant energy of people on the streets - cosplay boys & girls, rock'n'roll dancers, and flea marketers. This is a paradise for free spirits.

Tour Time 　10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Time 　10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place 　JR Harajuku Station Harajuku Exit
Duration 　Approximately 3 hours
Tour Price 　JPY3,000 (USD33) only per person, JPY1,500 (USD17) per child under 12.
Expenses not Included in the Tour Price 　N/A
Itinerary 　We will see amazing Meiji (Emperor) Jingu shrine, Takeshita Dori, Uraharajuku, Laforet Harajuku and Omotesando Hills in fashion district, and finally flea market & rock' n' roll dancers in Yoyogi Park.
Guide's Name 　Norita, Yasuko ( or her friend who is also a certified guide).
Language 　English
Distance of the Route 　Approx. 5K
Dates of Operation 　Sundays. Other day available.
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency)

　International: +81-90-3682-2053, Domestic 090-3682-2053

My Website

　http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~jpguide

To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).

　Please send email to noritayasuko@yahoo.co.jp

 

Notes
  • The schedule is subject to change by unexpected situations.
  • Updated September 1, 2010

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2010年1月28日

Japan Culture Walking Tour at Museum

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Tour FeaturesJapanese Culture Walking Tour with masterpieces of ceramics, statues, paintings etc. at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo.
Tour TimeMorning session:10:00~12:30, Afternoon session:13:30~16:00
Meeting TimeMorning session:09:50, Afternoon session:13:20
Meeting Place

JR Ueno Station Park Exit

Click for the map of the meeting place

Duration2 hour 30 min.
Tour Price3,000 yen
Expenses not Included in the Tour PriceAdmission ticket=600yen(Special exhibitions require a separate admission fee)
Itinerary---Morning session---09:50~1000 Assemble at Ueno station (JR line).10:20 Enter the museum10:30 Budhism in Japan11:00 Jomon pottery~national treasure room11:30 Ceramics & Urushi lacquer ware12:00 special display like painting (ukiyoe etc.) ~contents may change depending on the displays 12:30 Exit the museum(option: Guests may stay in the museum for shopping, meal and so on)---Afternoon session---13:30 Assemble at Ueno station (JR line).13:50 Enter the museum14:00 Budhism in Japan14:30 Jomon pottery~national treasure room15:00 Ceramics & Urushi lacquer ware15:30 special display like painting (ukiyoe etc.) ~contents may change depending on the availability16:00 Exit the museum(option: Guests can stay in the museum for shopping, meal and so on.Closing time is usually at 17:00)
Guide's NameTakajiro Miki
LanguageEnglish (Chinese is available for supportive use)
Distance of the RouteTo the museum 400m 
Dates of Operationweekdays , Private guiding is available on weekends
Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency)Informed upon booking
My Websitehttps://sites.google.com/site/artguidetest1/home　
To Make a Reservation,
Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number).		　txkxjxrx09@gmail.com
NotesInsurance is not included in the tour price. 
Credit cards are not accepted.(PayPal is available)

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