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Tokyo Memories Bazaar
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What we’ll do
Experience some of Tokyo’s most popular sights on this 6 hour private guided tour of Tsukij’s outer markets, Hamarikyu gardens and the historic Asakusa district. After meeting your guide explore Tsukiji’s outer market and enjoy a selection of street food for breakfast. Visit the nearby Hamarikyu gardens, former duck hunting grounds of the Shogun, and enjoy a stroll through this oasis of calm. Stop by the traditional tea house and relax over a cup of traditional green tea and Japanese sweets. From Hamarikyu gardens enjoy a river view of Tokyo from the water bus to Asakusa. Explore the shitamachi (old downtown) atmosphere of the historic Asakusa district. Visit Senso Ji, Tokyo’s most famous temple, peruse the souvenir shops of the Nakamise shopping street and explore the charming back streets of this fascinating old neighbourhood. Enjoy a couple of drinks and a selection of traditional izakaya dishes at an izakaya on Hoppy dori. Take a stroll along along Tokyo’s famous Kappabashi (kitchenware street). After a stroll through Tokyo’s epic Ueno park, enjoy some food and drinks along the famous Ameyoko market street in Ueno.
This 8 hour private tour is a great introduction to Tokyo. Experience some of Tokyo’s best food, see some of the most important sights and learn about the history of this amazing city
Your guide will contact you to arrange a convenient time and place to meet.
Your guide will arrange a meeting time convenient to you.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Since the world’s biggest fish market moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu the outer market remains a fascinating place to explore and one of the city’s best street food locations. Soaked in history and with an atmosphere all of its own it is one of Tokyo’s must see sights. The outer markets are packed with stalls selling everything from the freshest fish to grilled eel, rice crackers, vegetables and even kitchenware. A stroll through the alleys is a great and delicious way to start the morning.
Hamarikyu Gardens
Hamarikyu gardens. The famous gardens once the duck hunting ground for the Shogunate during the Edo period are now an oasis of calm nestled amongst the skyscrapers of Shiodome and just a 10 minute walk from Tsukiji fish market. The landscaped gardens with their tidal pools provide the perfect setting for a stroll and a cup of traditional tea at the tea house.
Asakusa
Asakusa. The district of Asakusa part of the Shitamachi (low town) is situated in eastern Tokyo and exudes the atmosphere of yesteryear. Once situated outside of the city limits and a famous redlight and entertainment district in the Edo period, it is now an area known for the famed Senso-ji temple, the Sanja festival, and its shops selling traditional Japanese goods. Hoppy dori located behind Senso-ji temple is a lane packed with small izakaya serving traditional izakaya food, beer and sake.
Your Guide
Hi. I am Simon. I am a British guy with over 20 years experience living, eating and drinking in Japan’s capital. I have spent many years exploring the fantastical and often beguiling culinary scene, back alleys and neighbourhoods of the worlds biggest metropolis. I am a friendly, easy going, cheerful, guy who loves to share the city I call home, with others. . My motto is “Eat, drink and be merry’ and I hope you join me for some fun and interesting adventures around some of Tokyo’s more off the beaten track neighbourhoods.
Experience the atmosphere of Tokyo’s old world Shitamachi
Shop and eat like a local on one of Tokyo’s oldest shopping streets.
Sample artisanal street food
Browse for unsual foodie sousvenirs
