Here's a perfect tour for those who want to explore both traditional Japan and Cool Japan all in one day!
We'll start off our journey by visiting Kanda Myojin, one of the must-see shrines in Tokyo, and then moving to Akihabara where you'll find all the anime merch you're looking for! Even if you're not a big anime culture fan, you'll still be amazed at exploring the different aspects of Tokyo. Customizing is also available, so let me know what specifically you'd like to experience.
At your hotel (within the 23 wards of Tokyo)
Meeting at your hotel lobby (within the 23 wards of Tokyo)
I'll show you how locals worship to the gods, and give you a brief explanation of the Shrine and the important deities you'll see inside the facility.
You'll also be able to buy lucky charms, pull an omikuji, a paper telling your fortune, or try an ema, which is a wooden amulet where you write your wishes or prayers.
Also, if your interest is more towards eating Japanese food, there are some traditional Japanese foods and sweets you can try near the Shrine. Please let me know what you'd like to experience!
We'll explore Akihabara, the best place to experience Japanese anime culture! There are many anime merch shops, game shops, electronic device shops, so we'll go to the places of your select.
Another option we can do is go to the many game centers and enjoy arcade games, try the gatcha games or the capsule toy games, or try getting plushies from the claw games! Also, in some stores, they have retro games from the 80s or 90s, which is attracting a lot of game fans around the world!
You can chose from sushi, Tonkatsu (fried pork), or ramen. If you would like to try anything in specific, let me know and I'll can find other options!
Akihabara Station
Akihabara Station
- Learn how to worship like locals
- Explore a little of Japanese history and the importance of Shrines
- Get your favorite anime merch
- Go to typical Japanese Game Centers
- Try delicious Japanese food
- Guide fee
- Hotel pick-up
- Adjusting itinerary as many times as you want
- Transportation fee (you and the guide)
- Lunch fee (you and the guide)
- Others (snacks, drinks, shopping, arcade game fee, etc.)
We will be walking quite a bit so please come in comfortable shoes and clothes.
Please inform us with any information concerning allergies, dietary restrictions, etc. in advance.
Ayaka’s English is impeccable and her knowledge of local history and customs was very insightful. Would recommend highly if you need a guide while in Tokyo.
My tour guide, Ayaka, provided an amazing experience, which exceeded my expectations. She planned the tour exactly based on my request and provided insightful context covering history, geography, culture, and recent developments. She is very knowledgable, professional, flexible, and provided an excellent service. She is a talented individual with the right skills and an asset to your company. Thank you Ayaka. I learned quite a bit and looking forward to the future encounters. Best/Fabian
As a first time traveler Tokyo was so intimidating and scary but Ayaka made my first time so memorable! She was more like a friend than a pure business type. She was so knowledgeable and kind and I could see her passion for our similar interests. It was a perfect mix of traditional and modern culture exactly as advertised. I wish I could book her again for another maid cafe experience if she was free!!!
Wow, what an experience. Better than anticipated and a great way to experience the depth of culture of Tokyo. We would highly recommend. A day to remember.