East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, 8th January 2025

Thank you for joining our tour of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on the 8th of January. We welcomed 5 guests from USSR, HongKong and New Zealand. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, the photos are attached to remember the fun time we had. It was a little cold, but the air was sunny and the sky was blue. Some plum trees started to bloom and they have shown us the announcement of spring. If you stay in Japan during the New Ye...
Asakusa

Tour report of Asakusa and Ueno Park on January 8th, 2025

Thank you for choosing our tour at Asakusa and Ueno Park on Jan.8th, 2025. We welcomed 9guests from USA and Russia for Asakusa morning tour , 6guests from USA and Italy for Ueno Park afternoon tour. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. To celebrate New Year, we see many special decorations. Each of them have special meanings. Kadomatsu -pine tree arrangement- ...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Happy New Year! First tour report of Maiji Jingu Shrine on January 5, 2025

Many thanks to TFWT’s wonderful guests who participated in our all tours for 2024 and we TFWT are looking forward to meeting all of you in the future. I believe you had a nice new year. On Sunday, we were so delighted to welcome 6 guests from Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, and U.S.A. to our first tour of the year. It was fine but a bit cold. The area in front of the main shrine building was still decorated for the New Year’s and many people had come to pray.I hope all of you enjoyed and shared i...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, 4th January 2025

Thank you for joining our tour of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on the 4th of January. We welcomed 33 guests from US, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Bangladesh, Poland, Sweden and New Zeeland. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, the photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun time we had. I talked about the Shimanami Cycling Road with one of guests because he plans to ride bicycle later days in Japan. ...
Asakusa

Last tour of 2024: Tour of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, 28 December 2024

Thank you very much for participating in the tour, which was last tour of Tokyo Free Walking Tour in 2024. On this tour, we hosted 22 people from USA, Canada, and China. We divided into 5 groups. The weather was fine but the temperature was low as we are in the midst of winter. When you come to Japan in this time of year, please prepare a coat and a sweater to keep your body warm outside. We were very much pleased to host so many and wonderful people from all around the world. Number of guests w...
Asakusa

Bustling and vibrant Ameyoko, the Asakusa and Ueno Park tours on December 25th

Many thanks for participating in Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 25th. 24 people joined our tours from America, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Spain. We hope you enjoyed the tour with us on Christmas Day. As mentioned, photos we took during the tours are posted. Ameyoko is one of Japan’s most lively alleys as distinct from peaceful Ueno Park close by. It is located under the rail line between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station on the 400-meter s...
Asakusa

Preparing for the New Year : Tour report of Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 22nd

Hello Dear guests, did you enjoy our Tokyo Free Walking Tours in Asakusa and Ueno Park ? We welcomed 7 guests in total from USA, Russia, Spain and India. Thank you for spending our precious time with us. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan.As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. Asakusa AM GroupA Asakusa AM Group B Ueno Park Asakusa PM The day before was the winter solstice, and Asakusa Shrine offers special Goshuin stamps to coincide w...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

“The first snow in Tokyo” Tour report of the Eastern Garden of the Imperial Palace on December 19

Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour at the eastern garden of the Imperial Palace on December 19. We had the pleasure of welcoming five guests from Mexico, Australia, Germany, and China. Today marked the first snowfall of the season in Tokyo, which greeted us early in the morning. Despite the cold air, we hope you enjoyed the tour and shared interesting conversations with our guides and fellow participants. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to capture and commemorate...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on December 21, 2024

Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour at the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on December 21, 2024. We welcomed 19 guests from Spain, US, UK, India, and Finland. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. Group A Group B Group C Although it was a bit cold today, the sky was clear. It was the peak season for autumn leaves, but most of the leaves of the gin...
Asakusa

Pop in!The colorful hagoita fair in Asakusa, the Ueno Park and Asakusa tours on December 18th

Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Ueno Park and Asakusa on December 18th. We welcomed 14 people from  Australia, Philippines, Spain and America. We hope you enjoyed the last beauty of autumn foliage in Ueno Park and the colorful hagoita fair in Asakusa. The following photos were taken during the tours for your memory.   Hagoita(battledore) fair is annually held at Sensoji Temple grounds in Asakusa on December 17-19 to wrap up the year. Hagoiita is a wooden racket for traditional ...