East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, January 7th, 2026: Cheerful Parties on a Chilling Day

This tour marked the very first of our 2026 season. A Happy New Year, the guests from all over the world. It was the last day of the Japanese new year week, and according to our traditional calendar, these auspicious new year decorations need to be removed during this day. The day was overcast with wintry clouds, a very cold day for Tokyo. Nevertheless, everyone completed the tour with cheerful spirits. Thank you very much for your enthusiasm. For our future guests, we are now in the coldest wee...
Asakusa

The Seven Gods of Fortune Pilgrimage: A New Year Tradition in Asakusa and Yanaka

Join our free walking tour in Tokyo with experienced local guides. In the historic Asakusa area, experience the vitality and wit of Edo natives. In the nostalgic Yanaka and Nezu, discover hidden backstreets, local life, and visit the peaceful Nezu Shrine.
Asakusa

Year-End Encounters🎍in Asakusa and Ueno – December 28 Tour Report

Discover the culture and history of Asakusa and Ueno on our December 28 Tokyo Free Walking Tour with guests from around the world.
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

The Pine and Bamboo Ornaments Signal the Arrival of a Solemn New Year:the East Gardens Tour on December 27th, 2025

Today marked the year end of our Imperial Palace East Gardens tours. Thank you, all the guests who participated in our activities during the year. With a few days left in December, we are now in a final rush to the year-end, and the city appears increasingly busy. Yet, you may notice a pair of serene ornaments on the gateway. Their fresh green pine needles and crisply cut bamboos anticipate the arrival of the solemn new year. Today, we had a special student guide participating in the city’s volu...
Asakusa

The “Rainy” Christmas Is Over — Now, We Look Ahead to the New Year

Join our free walking tour in Tokyo with experienced local guides. In the historic Asakusa area, experience the vitality and wit of Edo natives. In the nostalgic Yanaka and Nezu, discover hidden backstreets, local life, and visit the peaceful Nezu Shrine.
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Tour Report of Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on December 23rd, 2025

Many thanks to those who participated in the Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku. On such a crispy sunny day just before Christmas, we welcomed 5 guests from the USA and Singapore. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour.As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached so that you can remember the fun we had together. We fortunately came across one of the Shinto rituals, which is automobile purification ceremony. A Shinto priest...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Visit Two Famous Shrines in a Single Day: Meiji Shrine and Nezu Shrine (December 21st Tour Report)

Explore two of Tokyo's most iconic spiritual sites in a single day! Read our tour report from Meiji Shrine’s serene forest to the stunning "Senbon Torii" gates at Nezu Shrine. Perfect for travelers looking to experience Japan's history and culture in the heart of the city.
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Significance of Stones: Tour Report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on 20 December 2025

Many thanks to the guests who participated in the tour of the day. On that tour, we hosted 10 people from Russia, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. It was a cloudy and cold day. We felt we've already entered winter season. We hope all of the guests enjoyed the tours and conversation with the guides. As promised photos taken during the tour are posted on this page to recall the fun memories we shared. oplus_34 Some people might be disappointed in the tour because the East Garden, former castle pr...
Asakusa

The Year-End and New Year Season Is Just Around the Corner on December 20, 2025

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Asakusa on December 20, 2025. We welcomed 8 guests from US, UK and New Zealand. It was a tremendous opportunity for us to meet wonderful guests from many countries and share interesting conversations. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached so that you can remember the fun times we had during the tour. Recently, the weather has become quite cold. Every year, about three million people visit Senso-ji Temple during the first three day...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Christmas is comming!🎄 : Tour report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on December 17, 2025

On behalf of our guides, we just wanted to send a few words of gratitude. Thank you for joining our weekday tour at East Garden of the Imperial Palace on December 17th. We welcomed 7 from Canada, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The group was divided into 2. I hope all of you enjoyed our tour in the wonderful warm weather. We’ve posted group photos and snapshots so that you can look back on the fun times we had. Now most of the Japanese people are looking forward to having a Christmas day. Christmas in Jap...