A shotengai(Shopping Street) is a street in Japan filled with shops and restaurants. This unique shopping experience can be a real treat and Shotengai are a great place to shop and eat while also getting a glimpse of the everyday lives of the people in the community.
With a Government Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Tokyo local efficiently. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Tokyo accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital.
Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Posted By : johnhS5602NL
My family had Yoko as our guide and she was fantastic. We did not expect Yoko to bring her own camera, but she did, taking pictures of our family through the tour and sending us the pictures right after. We had a fun time at the Imperial Palace and on shopping at character street after including a great Raman lunch. I would highly recommend her.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 19:21:45 
Posted By : MARK_H
We had a very special day with our guide, Hiro. Hiro was on time and visible in our meeting place holding a sign with our name on it. At the outset he said that this would be a tour of "off the beaten path" interest areas of Tokyo. We had so much fun learning about culture of Japan and Hiro made sure that we had time to shop and interact with local merchants. Hiro selected a lunch place for us where we enjoyed a Japanese meal with him. As the saying goes, "time flies when you're having fun". We highly recommend this tour with Hiro.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 20:38:10 
Posted By : Joseph_F
This is only way to go if you want to shop and get to those destinations with ease. Tokyo is a BIG city and your guide will get you to those places where you can buy what you want. We did cooking in one part of the city and anime in another with the subways in between, now easily navigated with your guide.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 18:13:01
Posted By : andykristiekappes
I know a lot of reviews name drop because the guides ask for it, but Miya provided and experience with above and beyond planning and genuine care. By far the best guide in any of our world travels.
She reached out early on to understand what we wanted. It was a bit tricky with 3 little girls wanting Hello Kitty, Monchhichi, and Capsule vending machines (gashapon), adults wanting designer (Prada, Rolex, etc) and all wanting snacks (Tanghulu). She delivered on all of it. She even did a WhatsApp video call before to understand exactly.
The above and beyond:
- Took time to customize our name sign with our favorite Hello Kitty characters.
- Brought Suica cards and holders for the kids to use. They loved being like an adult and tapping their cards.
- Planning the perfect day and time to balance it all with stops at capsule store and Tanghulu to start. Helped us order the food.
- Made sushi reservations for us, and at the kid friendly Kura, which they loved.
- Talked to the chef to ensure our niece (8) with Celiac disease had gluten free food.
- Kiddy Land for the kids toys
- Ginza for the adults. Called numerous Rolex dealers for me and went with me to translate.
- Pre work of finding F1 pop up store for us (F1 in Japan the following week).
Then, on top of all that, after it was over, she came back to our hotel and brought a gift for our daughter who didn’t make the trip with us.
Miya, we cannot thank you enough! You are the most thoughtful person!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 19:32:02
Posted By : Veryhappytraveller2
Maya my tour guide was amazing. She was kind, knowledgeable and knew the best spots to visit and shop. I managed to get a Handbag I had wanted for a long time all thanks to Maya. The fish market was also a highlight of my tour. I highly recommend her. Thank you for a wonderful day Maya.
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Posted On : 2023-11-10 02:32:40
Posted By : Chasin2kids
We went to shopping areas I was interested in, with quality products. Very informative guide, who gave me a brief history of Japan while we were riding on the train around Tokyo. We went to a great local noodle restaurant. I had a Fantastic time
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Posted On : 2023-09-26 22:02:29
Posted By : Daniel_M
We enjoyed visiting the incredible sights in Tokyo and getting a personalized tour from a knowledgeable tour guide.
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Posted On : 2023-08-09 04:58:30
Posted By : Ron_S
Great guide! Tailored our tour to our interests. Excellent value. Did so much pre-work to prepare for us, including scoping out our meeting place, as well as all of the places we would visit.
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Posted On : 2023-06-04 20:45:22
Posted By : mamajoejoe
Nobuko was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and flexible. My only suggestion is to request your start after 10 or 11 because that is when many shops open.
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Posted On : 2022-09-05 02:38:41
Posted By : CrifaDXB
Despite the rain we got that day, I ended up doing everything and even more from the things I've planned with my wonderful guide, Yumi.
The fish market was a memorable experience and a great start of the day. From there we visited the Meiji Jingu shrine . Then to a couple of shopping streets and I even got lucky to see a dance festival going on a big boulevard in the area.
After some refreshments in Shibuya we ended the tour in Ueno.
It was a pleasure to meet Yumi and to have her as my guide. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-09-01 03:53:29
