Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, the capital of Japan, was once a challenging place to establish a city due to frequent floods caused by the raging rivers from the Kanto Mountains. However, in the early 17th century, Tokugawa Ieyasu decided to make this land the political center for the Tokugawa shogunate, initiating extensive civil engineering works to control flooding and laying the foundation for urban development. His successors as shogun continued to expand the city, with Edo Castle at its core. Following the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868, Edo Castle became the Imperial Palace, the residence of the Emperor. Edo was renamed Tokyo, and it evolved into a modern metropolis.

Throughout its modern history, Tokyo faced two major devastations. First, the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, and second, the aerial bombings by the U.S. military in 1945. In both instances, Tokyo managed to rebuild and transform into its present-day form. Tokyo today is a unique blend of preserving the atmosphere of Edo while flourishing as a modern city. I hope you enjoy the coexistence of these two aspects in Tokyo.

Customized One-day Tokyo Tour

Please choose 1-3 from the options below (11 Distinct Areas). I’ll propose a tour for you. Let’s collaboratively create the best tour together through email correspondence. However, visiting 3 places might feel a bit rushed for you.

– Tailored tour proposals based on guest preferences

– Pick-up from the hotel at 10 a.m. with the tour concluding between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

– The total cost is 20,000 yen, which includes the guide’s meal, transportation expenses, and admission fees.

– Utilization of public transportation (mainly subway) and walking for the tour

– Maximum group size limited to 6 individuals

11 Distinct Areas

T01 Shinjuku

T02 Tsukudajima, Tsukishima, and Tsukiji

T03 Kiyosumi-shirakawa

T04 Asakusa

T05 Meiji-Jingu, and Harajuku

T06 Ryogoku

T07 Marunouchi and Imperial Palace

T08 Ueno

T09 Waseda

T10 Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagiezu, and Sendagi

T11 Hamamatsucho