Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Marunouchi, Kanto

Nihonbashi became the castle town of the Edo period, which opened in the early 17th century as a shopping district. In the late 19th century, Tokyo became the capital city, and from that time onwards, Japan adopted Western culture and technology to modernize. Today, the city is undergoing redevelopment and has been transformed into a fashionable and traditional shopping district where you can experience something new every time you visit. On this tour, you will learn about the changes in people's lives and Japan's ongoing economic development. Get a taste of the history of Tokyo's development in a city of commerce that mixes the new and the old culture!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Enjoy a tour in the heart of Edo (one of the former names of Tokyo) The Imperial Palace has been located in the center of the great metropolice since the Edo (1603-1868) period. You may have seen photos of its exterior; the moat, bridges, stone walls and gates, but did you know that you could go inside, too? In this tour, you will visit the art gallery with displays of Japanese art and craft, the ruins of the Edo Castle and a beautiful park full of greenery, all within the grounds of the palace. You can also enjoy the views of the contrast between the modern Marunouchi office buildings and the traditional and historic grounds of the Imperial Palace. Learn about the history behind all the locations you visit at the Imperieal Palace and its surrounding area.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Tokyo is a city with many hidden gems and is an ideal place for those who want a photoshoot to capture their memories here in the city. In this 1.5 hour photo session, walk around Tokyo with your English-speaking professional photographer as you pose and capture these special moments. 

Inclusions: Private photoshoot by English-speaking professional photographer, Edited photos (at least 10 or more) including unedited photos available for download within 1 to 3 days of photoshoot, The photoshoot route is chosen based on customers' interests and objective

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions (except for rickshaw ride to the restaurant), Gratuities

Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours. Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture. Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

Inclusions: Hotel meet-up and drop-off, Professional guide, Children aged 11 years and under are free of charge - just tell us they are coming!

Exclusions: Public transportation (subway) costs are excluded. You will need to purchase a travel pass., Food and drinks, Please note that tours with hotel pick-ups, are still walking tours. Travel is on the subway

See Fukushima disaster zone with your own eye? • Visit the area where were attacked by Tsunami. You could understand how people took actions. • Visit the area people do not allow to live in because of high radiation dose. You could understand how the situation is terrible. • Visit the area people try to reconstruct their community. You could feel hope for the future of this area.

Inclusions: English and Japanese speaking guide, Transportation Service (Van from Tokyo to Iwaki)

Exclusions: Other expense, Lunch, Transporation from Iwaki (Fukushima) after tour

**** Tokyo Flowering season are coming! Feb ~ Mar : Plum Mar ~ Apr : Sakura, cherry blossoms! See the color beauty and smell it's scent in 3 hours E-bike Tokyo bike tour in English. • Route designed by Takashi NIWA, certificated professional bicycle tour guide since 2002. *** AM tour --- for the Tokyo First timers (9am-12pm) Explore Tokyo’s must see spots and know Tokyo local life. Electric OTAKU town "Akihabara", world famous "Asakusa", the SUMO area "Ryogoku" , local energetic "Ningyocho", "Marunouchi" & the Tokyo station *** PM tour --- into the Unknown Local scenic (1:30pm-4:30pm)   Say hello to locals by connecting historical areas: the Tokyo station, story of "Imperial Palace", most expensive "Ginza", fish market "Tsukiji", historical area "Tsukuda", "Nihonbashi" to "Kanda". ***Private tours: Arrangements available for 3 hours. Maximum 6 persons per guide. Let us know your requests by mail

Inclusions: Rental E-bike, Rental Helmet, Guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Rain gear

Discover Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and listed as the World Heritage in 2013. This tour will also take you to Hakone which is famous for its beautiful nature and having such a breathtaking view through Lake Ashi.   During your full-day tour by air-conditioned coach, you will visit 5th station of Mt.Fuji at 2,000 meters above ground,Samurai restaurant for lunch with a great view of Mt.Fuji, a Lake Ashi cruise, an Owakudani Valley ropeway and lastly experience a bullet train (Shinkansen) going back to Tokyo.

Inclusions: English-speaking local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch (if you selected), WiFi on board, Picking up from designated hotels and places (except Olympic season) : Please confirm Tour company.

Exclusions: Gratuity (not obligatory), Food and drinks (unless you choose "with lunch" option), Drop-off service (Only one planned point for all customers)

•  Visit 3 Japanese cultural places such as Sumo, fish market, and otaku. • Visit Japanese historical places such as temple, shrine, and imperial palace • Taste seafood lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market during tour  • Total milage is 24km, so this tour is suitable for intermediate rider • This includes rental bike, lunch and insurance •  About 4.5 - 5 hours daytime activity which enables you to see and feel Tokyo local streets • Small group cycling tour, so we keep up with your pace • Ride through Ryogoku, Tsukiji, Daimon, Imperial Palace, and Akihabara • Start from Asakusabashi station

Inclusions: Rental bike, Bottled water, Lunch, Local guide, Use of bicycle

Exclusions: Additional Food and drinks

☆E-Bike ☆ is a regular bicycle with a battery-powered “pedal assist” . With this assist, you feel really powerful and accelerate very easily. We ride beyond the well-worn tourist path, down little side streets across water ways,and harbors, passing by the night view spots lit up with brilliant illuminations. We visit ☆Nihonbashi Bridge ☆Tokyo Stock Exchange ☆Chuo Ohashi Bridge ☆Tsukuda (The remains of the flavor of the old town of Tokyo) ☆Tsukishima Monja Street ☆Harumi Wharf ☆Tsukiji Fish Market ☆Tsukiji Honganji Temple ☆Kabukiza Theatre ☆Ginza ☆Tokyo Central Railway Station All ages are welcome.This E-Bike can cover 5-10 miles easily and show you whole new side of the metropolis. ※We run this tour on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. We don't run 　this tour, however, on the next following days: Between December 30th and 　January 4th, and February 2nd, 3rd and 4th. ※We offer various tours and are available for arranging tour. Contact us for further questions.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Venture by bullet train from Tokyo to the historical sites of Nara, and enjoy 2 night stay in Kyoto – the heart of Japanese culture! On this three day trip, visit top attractions including five UNESCO World Heritage Sites – from Nara’s Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine to Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion Temple, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. Enjoy a morning and afternoon sightseeing tour of Kyoto with a professional guide, who will take you to the Imperial Palace and Fushimiinari Taisha Shrine.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation in Kyoto, Professional English-speaking guide, Round-trip bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto

Exclusions: Baggage handling, Gratuities, Breakfast / Dinner, Hotel Pick up and Drop off