Odaiba (or Daiba) is one of the trendiest places in Tokyo. It features breathtaking Tokyo Bay views, unique museums, fashionable shopping malls, amusement parks, etc. The digital art museums and trick art museum yield a lot of selfie moments! Visit the brand new Toyosu Fish Market has just opened (Oct. 11, 2018)! Fresh sushi at a very fresh price! The area has early- blooming cherry blossoms in late February! [NOTE] I give discounts if you book two (2) 4-hour tours in one day.
Your hotel (Central Tokyo or Yokohama) OR a train station (Central Tokyo).
Great view of Odaiba ( 30min = extra 380 JPY train fare)
360-degree view of Tokyo Bay area from 100m/328ft high (Closed on Mondays) Alternative - Dentsu Building
View of the Rainbow Bridge, a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and a statue of Gundam (anime robot)
Daiso, pet store, Uniqlo, Gundam base, etc.
TeamLab Planets ( 1hr = extra, entrance 3,200 JPY/person)
Joke and optical illusion museum - perfect place for your photo opps. (1hr = extra, entrance 1,200 JPY/person)
Science exhibits. 2hrs = extra. entrance 620++JPY/person, the guide has a pass.
You will feel as if you are in the back in the 80's
Walk to Tokyo Bay (30min 1.5km walk)
To Hinode Pier = boat fare 480 JPY; To Asakusa (tour extension is necessary) = extra1,260 JPY
The modern wholesale market. Sushi lunch, shopping for Japanese knives (1hr or more; sushi = extra 2,000++JPY) Recommended visiting time = 8:30 AM (No tuna auction) Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. If you prefer to see both Toyosu and Tsukiji Market, we can customize the tour. (please ask the guide)
In Shiodome. Bay area view from the 46th floor (free entrance; lunch = extra 1300++JPY) Opens at 11 AM.
In Shiodome. Traditional garden with a pond surrounded by pine trees. Tea ceremony on the beautiful tea house on the island is recommended. Entrance fee = 300JPY/person Guide has a pass for it.
Capybaras, little monkeys etc. at a tapping zoo. Entrance fee = 1,500JPY/person, infant 800JPY
At the final destination OR at a pre-agreed place in Central Tokyo
It’s the perfect tour for people of all ages! It's particularly popular with the young people and families with children.
Odaiba is a futuristic island town.
Have fun taking photos for your SNS!
SAMPLE TOUR 1 (4hrs)
14:00 Meet at your hotel in central Tokyo
14:30 Dentsu building - 46th floor view deck (#6)
15:00 Elevated self-driving train ride (#3)
15:40 Walk around Odaiba (#2)
16:30 Shopping (#5)
18:00 Tour ends at the entrance of the digital art museum (#1)
Guide fee
The following are PAID IN CASH on the day/s of the tour.
= Transportation (you and guide: approx. 1,200++JPY / person)
= Entrance fee (you and guide: Guide has a pass for some attractions.)
= Lunch / dinner / food / drinks (you and guide)
Tour extension
= 5,000JPY/hour
Multiple-day bookings are encouraged. I might have greater flexibility in opening closed slots in this case. Let's talk about it. Send me a message! :‑)
MORE INFO:
= We use public transportation (train, subway, bus and/or taxi) in my tours as it's the best way to see the city.
= A custom tour = Please book at least SIX HOURS = 50,000JPY
= The meet-up time marks the official start of the tour.
= Hotel pick-ups = only in Central Tokyo, Yokohama, and a few hotels in Kawasaki.
= Four-hour tours available = Tokyo, Harajuku & Shibuya, Odaiba, Shinjuku, Ueno, Yokohama, and antique flea market. Please check out the corresponding tour pages.
(1) The area is very crowded on weekends and holidays. (2) We may have to queue up at the digital art museum on weekends and holidays. (Online booking is required.)
TOYOSU market = Early hours are recommended to view fish dealers from the observatory window. (No tuna auction for this tour.) I recommend going to both Toyosu and Tsukiji fish market. (customized tour)
Toshi spent 12 hours with us and did a wonderful job orienting us to Tokyo. We changed our itinerary and she was very flexible. We really enjoyed our time with her
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, Neha. I am truly delighted to hear that you had a positive experience exploring Tokyo together. I appreciate your kind words about my flexibility in accommodating your itinerary changes. Hope to see you again.
If you're looking for a customized tour, reach out to Toshi. She was flexible, organized, and very pleasant company. I had a day to myself in Tokyo while my husband was at a conference. I booked a custom tour with Toshi, and am so glad that I did! Our trip was at the tail end of cherry blossom season, so weren't seeing very many blossoms near our hotel. Toshi took me to the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden where there were other varieties in full bloom. It was beautiful! I'm an artist and had scouted out a couple of art supply stores before our trip. Toshi advised which ones would be feasible to visit during our timeframe, and then offered suggestions of other things we could do/see in the area near the shops. We saw some 'hidden gems', including a local Shinto shrine, Godzilla, and Omoide Yokocho. Toshi was constantly sharing information about the area and its history as we explored. She made sure I was comfortable, filled the role of interpreter, and ensured I had a great day. Thank you, Toshi!
Arigato, Annie! I also had a wonderful time with you. So glad that we managed to hit the places you wanted to visit - shopping, cherry blossoms and sightseeing. Please come back here in late November to see the fall foliage. I'm sure it will give you a lot of inspiration for your paintings. Hope to see you again.
We arranged to meet Toshi at the station and were immediately put at ease after meeting Toshi. Her knowledge and English were excellent and we experienced many aspects of Yokohama. We enjoyed a Chinese lunch (inexpensive) in China Town followed by a taxi ride to Sankeien Gardens. Again Toshi had very good knowledge of the most interesting aspects of the garden . In summary, we can highly recommend Toshi to provide an excellent private tour of Yokohama.
Thank you, Peter! It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. Yokohama is one of my favorite places as the bay area is postcard pretty. Yokohama being historically significant yet considered a trend setter makes it very interesting to many visitors. Take care and I hope to tour you to other places in the future!
We highly recommend Toshi. We asked for a customized tour for me and wife. A tour that would match our preferences and abilities. Toshi planned and executed just the right tour for us. She even adjusted it on the fly when needed. Toshi proved to be a knowledgeable guide well versed in the history of Japan in general and Tokyo in particular. She is also great fun to spend time with.
Thank you very much, Ami! I'm truly delighted to have you here in Tokyo. We were able to see a variety of places in one day. Our day began with a sense of reverence at Meiji-jingu Shrine. At Harajuku, we witnessed the vibrant fashion trends among the youth. Asakusa provided us with a unique blend of traditional charm and bustling energy. The Imperial Palace stood majestically beside the business district. Tokyo is full of surprises, isn't it? I sincerely hope you continue your Japanese adventure filled with joy and excitement. Enjoy the rest of your Japan adventure! Please take care of yourself.