Welcome to Japan!

Senbon or thousands Torii Gates offered to Hie Jinja Shrine

ABOUT THE GUIDE

 

I provide carefully curated private experiences for travelers seeking a deeper and more personalized connection with Japan.

Each tour is fully tailored and may include cultural guidance, neighborhood exploration, dining recommendations, and comprehensive travel planning support.

 

 I’d like to be not only your guide, but also a friend during your time in Japan.

 

Since earning my national government-certified guide-interpreter license in 2016, I have conducted more than 800 private tours and guided over 4,000 guests in and around Tokyo and across Japan. I am truly grateful for the kind feedback and warm support I have received from my guests, many of whom have introduced me to their family members, friends and colleagues visiting Japan.

Thanks to these wonderful word-of-mouth recommendations, my guiding business has continued to grow, and I am now fortunate to welcome guests from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, and many other countries.

I hope this website gives you a sense of the atmosphere, culture, and charm of Tokyo and Japan. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in my services.

 


 

Tour rate

 

Tour Rates- per group of up to 6 guests

  Tour Rates:

  • 4-hour private tour: JPY 37,000 + tax (10% consumption tax)
  • 5-hour private tour: JPY 46,000 + tax (10% consumption tax)

  • 6-hour private tour: JPY 55,000 + tax (10% consumption tax)

  • Full day private tour (~8 hours): JPY 64,000 + tax (10% consumption tax)

 

Pricing & Terms:

All prices are subject to change without prior notice and confirmed at the time of booking.

 

 

Group arrangements: 

The listed rates are applicable for private groups of up to 6 guests.

 

For larger groups, an additional charge of JPY6,000 + tax per additional guest applies in order to maintain the quality and flexibility of the experience.

 

 

Included Services: 

Each experience is privately arranged and tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style.

  • Private guided walking tour 
  • Customized itinerary arrangement
  • Pre-tour travel consultation and recommendations

 

Please Note: 

  • Transportation costs, entrance fees, meals, and personal expenses are not included unless otherwise specified.
  • Tours primarily use public transportation such as trains, subways, and buses. Transportation costs within Tokyo are generally around JPY 2,000 per adult per day.
  • Round-trip transportation between Tokyo and Kamakura is approximately JPY 2,500 per adult.
  • For destinations outside the Tokyo metropolitan area, such as Hakone, Nikko, or Kyoto, the guide’s transportation expenses will be charged separately in addition to the guiding fee.

  

 

⚠️ Please note that 4-hour Tokyo tours departing from Yokohama International Cruise Terminal by public transportation are not available.

Travel time between Yokohama and Tokyo would take up a substantial portion of the tour, leaving limited time to enjoy sightseeing at a comfortable and relaxed pace.

 

Thank you for your understanding.

 


 

 

 


Contact

 

Roko’s Tokyo Guidance
Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions, requests, or booking inquiries.
I look forward to guiding you!

 

 

 

 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

 

 

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel the tour contract before the tour starts by paying cancellation charges as specified below.

  • 7 days before the guiding services begin: 20% of the tour fee.
  • 2-6 days before the guiding service begins: 50% of the tour fee.
  • The day before the guiding services begin: 80% of the tour fee.
  • The day of the tour: 100% of the tour fee.

 

Refund Policy

We reserve the right to cancel the tour contract in case of natural disasters, suspension of services by transportation or facilities and tour guide's sickness. We refund the client the tour guiding fee received prior to the tour. The tour guiding fee shall not be refunded if the destinations in the itinerary are not completed due to time constraints and any other unavoidable reasons.

 

 

 

 

 Guide's responsibilities and exemptions

 

 

(1) The guide shall not be liable for any accident, loss or damage which the client might suffer as a result of the tour the client agrees to release and indemnify the guide from and against any such claim in that respect as long as the guide performs the one's own obligation in proper manner.

 

(2) The guide shall not be liable for any negligent or willful act of suppliers of selected destinations, transportation, accommodations and other services, since they are independent contractors and are not the guide's agents or employees.

 

(3) The guide shall not be liable for client's damages due to such reasons as natural disasters, weather conditions, civil unrest, labor disputes, wars, accidents, government orders and revisions or cancellations of schedule due to transportation facilities and/or traffic congestion, and any cause beyond the guide's control.  

  

 

 

Please note that confirmation of the above terms and conditions is required prior to booking.

 

Booking tours

 

 

There are various sites to visit in Tokyo as follows. Tours are customized for you according to your interests and preferences.  

 

•The Imperial Palace Plaza

Ginza shopping district

•Hamarikyu Garden & water bus cruising (depending on its timetable)

 

•Tsukiji Outer Market (closed on Sundays ,2 Wednesdays and year end/new years holidays)

 

•Harajuku, Takeshita Street & Omotesando shopping district

•Shibuya Intersection and Hachi-ko dog statue

•Meiji Jingu Shrine

•Shibuya Sky

 

Pokemon Center DX Tokyo

Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo

Pokemon Cafe

Gachapon Center

 

•Gransta, Tokyo Station Building

•Ikebukuro Sunshine City

 

•Asakusa Sensoji Temple

•Kappabashi kitchen tool town

•Akihabara electric town

•Ueno Park & Ameyoko local market

 

•Yanaka, Nezu old downtown

•Kagurazaka old downtown

 

•Shinjuku Gyoen National Park (admission fees are required, year end and new years closed)

•Tokyo Government building Observation Room (year end and new years closed)

 

Daiba Entertainment district

Teamlab Planets and Borderless Tokyo

 

 

and more destinations by request

 

<Outside of Tokyo>

 

•Day trip to Kamakura

We also visit Kamakura historic town to enjoy the 12-14 century cultural heritage. Its located outside of Tokyo and takes 1 hour by train. Train fares are around JPY2,000- per adult and the fares for the guide are required as Kamakura is located outside of Tokyo.

 

•Day trip to Enoshima Island

The small island that was the main venue of sailing in 2020 Tokyo Olympic games locates about 35 miles south away from Tokyo. Once we walk over a bridge to get on the island, Mt. Fuji over the sea may welcome us if the weather allows. Enjoy the panoramic view, historic caves, shrines and fresh seafood.

 

 

• Day trips to Kyoto, Osaka, Nikko, Hakone, and other destinations are available.

Please feel free to inquire for more details.        Inquiry Form

     

   

 

 

 

Planning Your Tailor-Made Tour

 

 

By submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions above and request availability for your preferred tour date.

When contacting me, please feel free to share your interests, preferences, and any specific requests so that I can create a personalized experience tailored to your needs.

The sample suggestions below may help you decide on a suitable tour duration. For your convenience, please visit the CONTACT page and complete the required inquiry form.

 


 

Suggested Number of Destinations per Tour

  • 4-hour private tour: Visit 2 sites, including a lunch break or 3 sites without a lunch break

  • 5-hour private tour: Visit 2~3 sites, including a lunch break

  • 6-hour private tour: Visit 3~4 sites, including a lunch break

  • Full-day private tour (7~8 hours): Visit 4~5 sites, including a lunch break


 To book a tour, please kindly provide the following information:

  • Preferred tour date: 

  • Tour duration (number of hours): 

  • Preferred starting time: 

  • Your hotel name or preferred meeting location: 

  • Destinations you would like to visit, special requests, or any concerns

  • Flight number and arrival time (if applicable): 

  • Your next destination after Tokyo or your departure airport and flight time:

For your convenience, you may also use the inquiry form available on my website.

 Inquiry form

 

 

 

What to do?

Tokyo's culture created by Samurai worriers with simplicity and austerity and vigorous merchants with great wealth dating back to the 17-19th Century regarded as the Edo period when Japan was under the rule of Tokugawa shogunate centered in Tokyo.   

Architecture, gardens and religious facilities such as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples appeal to you to recognize richness of the culture. 

Meiji Jingu Shrine

The Imperial Palace Plaza

Asakusa Sensoji Temple

Hamarikyu Gardens

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Ueno Park

Nezu Jinja Shrine

Yanaka old downtown

Kagurazaka old downtown 

Various historical gardens

 

and more sites by request

  

Modern Tokyo has been developing "Subculture" that can be associated with "Okaku" or geek stood out from the fans of  Anime and Game. Cosplay, disguised as a character in a comic or anime has spread out to the world. "Kawaii" or cute, pretty and cool Japanese fashion draw you to Harajuku, Shibuya and Akihabara. "Kawaii" girls in maid outfit at the entrance of Maid cafe smile at you, saying "Welcome back home, my Lady/Master." 

Team Lab Digital Museum

Shibuya Intersection and Hachi-ko Statue

Akihabara Electric Town

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shinjuku Memory Lane

Odaiba Amusement District

Tokyo Metropolitan Govt.  Observation Room

Tokyo Tower

TOKYO SKYTREE

Teamlab Planets Tokyo

Teamlab Borderless Tokyo

Shibuya Sky

 

Various museums and parks

 

and more sites by request

 

Japanese cuisine has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Authentic Sushi, Ramen, Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, Yakitori, Katsu and more are ready on the tables. 

Shopping in Tokyo is another fun. Some local shopping streets have their own tastes that can fulfil your wishes to get commodities such as Japanese food, fabric, knives, ceramics and the other kitchen tools.

 

Tsukiji Fish Market

Ginza Shopping diistrict

Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street

Harajuku Takeshita Street

Omotesando 

Ueno Ameyoko Local Market 

Shinjuku Memory Lane

Roppongi

Shibuya

Kappabashi Kitchen Tool Street

Nippori Fabric Town

 

and more sites by request


The Great Sitting Buddha

Sea Candle, light house on the island

 Enjoy Enoshima and The Great Buddha in Kamakura in a day!

Visit Enoshima in the morning and move to Kamakura in the afternoon in a day.


 Mitake Valley 


Prepare for an unforgettable journey through Japan!

Enjoy a personalized private tour designed just for you.