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Interested in traditional architecture? This Day Tour is a great to explore Tokyo! architecture tourism; heritage tourism, history tourism, tokyo history tourism SUMMARY Tokyo was utterly destroyed by an earthquake in 1923, and again by firebombing in 1945. Although famous for bright lights and skyscrapers, a handful of buildings — some dating back to the … Continue reading Tokyo Traditional Architecture Tour →

My walking Tokyo architecture tour focuses on modern design and architecture, but I’m happy to include traditional and classical forms as well. architecture tourism, art tourism, tokyo architecture tourism TOKYO ARCHITECTURE TOUR Tokyo is home to a myriad of striking architecture, but navigating the city to see all the coolest stuff if probably impossible if … Continue reading Tokyo Architecture & Design Tour →

Book Two Day ToursSave ¥15,000 Book two consecutive Day Tours in 2022 and I’ll knock ¥15,000 (roughly $150 USD) off the price of your tour package. Start planning your dream trip to Japan now. I’m not gonna lie, the pandemic killed inbound tourism in Japan. And this seems like a fun way to save you … Continue reading Save ¥15,000 Now! →

Yes, there is a castle in the center of Tokyo. In fact, it’s the largest castle in the world. I designed my Edo Castle Bike Tour to see the grounds on bikes so we can cover as much as possible. Of course, we’ll do some walking too, but taking the crazy side streets of Tokyo … Continue reading Edo Castle Bike Tour →

Nobody offers a Shinjuku walking tour for good reason. Shinjuku is the capital of the capital. It’s a mess of neighborhoods that have nothing to do with each other. It’s CHAOS. heritage tourism, history tourism; architecture tourism; pop-culture tourism; shopping; culinary tourism; urban tourism Tour SUMMARY Shinjuku began as small post town for travelers build … Continue reading Shinjuku Walking Tour →

Booked your hotel in Shibuya? It’s pretty overwhelming. Join me for this Shibuya Walking Tour that mixes the traditional with the futuristic. heritage tourism, history tourism; architecture tourism; pop-culture tourism; shopping; culinary tourism; urban tourism Tour SUMMARY Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s many busy city centers. It’s fast-paced, crowded, and fashionable. And crazy. I forgot … Continue reading Shibuya Walking Tour →

There’s a famous saying in Japan, “Don’t say kekkо̄ (splendid) until you’ve seen Nikkо̄.” I’ll be your Nikko tour guide through its mountainous beauty and stunning complex of temples and shrines. Nearby Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring said to be good for the skin, rheumatism, and other nervous system disorders… so bring ’em if … Continue reading Nikko 3-Day Excursion →

Japan is video game heaven, especially Akihabara. But with arcades on every corner, how could anyone fresh off the plane know where to go? My Tokyo Video Game Tour covers everything from vintage games to cutting edge VR-enabled immerse tech. If Japanese pop-culture is your thing, this will be one unforgettable day! video game tourism; … Continue reading Tokyo Video Game Tour →

Enjoy a Nikko Day Trip sightseeing tour of this beautiful World Heritage Site. The mountains and trails are beautiful, but so are the legendary graves of the first and third shoguns (samurai rulers of Japan). heritage tourism, history tourism, cultural tourism; tombstone tourism; hiking; Nikko tourism #3 Fan Fave! SUMMARYI love Nikko! It’s got something … Continue reading Nikko Day Trip →

Step back in time to the beautiful Edo Period on my Kawagoe Day Trip. While most famous for its fireproof warehouses, the town still boasts a bell tower, traditional shops, and a Japanese castle. My Kawagoe tour has the potential of covering so much that this is basically a custom tour. heritage tourism, history tourism; … Continue reading Kawagoe Day Trip →