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Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Tour on Feb. 19, 2023

  • 2023.02.20

Thank you for choosing our tour at Meiji Shrine and Harajuku tour on Feb. 19, 2023. We welcomed 12 guests from the USA, UK, Philippines, Australia, Austria, and New Zealand. 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. Today, “Taian” was the most suitable day for weddings. We were so happy to meet a couple of wedding ceremonies. We could not help but take photos. The bride wore the traditional Japanese headdress, “Tsunokakushi”. It is said that when a woman becomes jealous and angry, horns come out of her head, then Tsunokakushi is used to hide it. “Goshinboku” is a sacred tree where gods dwell and a power spot. Two camphor trees are popularly known as “Meoto Kusu” and are a symbol of marriage, marital bliss, and family safety. It is said that the view from the camphor tree looking toward the shrine is the most powerful in terms of matchmaking power, and it is said to be effective when used as a standby screen for cell phones. We always strive to give high-quality tours. Your feedback is […]

THE COLD WEATHER NEVER DISCOURAGES ADMIRERS OF EAST GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, Feb.15

  • 2023.02.16

On behalf of our guides, I just wanted to send a few words of gratitude. Thank you forjoining our tour at East gardens of the Imperial Palace on Feb,15th.2023. We welcomed 8guests from USA, Italy, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. The group was divided into 3. I hope all of you enjoyed our tour in spite of the icy cold wind. We’ve posted group photos and snapshots so that you can look back on the fun times we had.  It was very cold morning with icy strong wind blowing. But with the enthusiasm of the guests, we were energized and had a wonderful tour together. It is our most pleasure to meet such amazing guests from all over the world. Even if the cold is severe, you can see spring is coming right behind us! We always strive to give high-quality tours. Your feedback is very important and usefulto us. If you have a moment, please consider posting comments about the tour on ourTripAdvisor /Facebook etc. Your remarks will certainly help us improve and continuedeveloping our tours. Also, please tell your family and friends about us. Next timeyou’re in Tokyo, please come to another one of our tours. […]

Enjoy the Ueno Park’s unique and mysterious spots

  • 2023.02.14

Ueno Park is full of greenery and a famous cherry-blossom spot in Tokyo. Its season is coming soon. They usually flower toward the end of March. However, The Park has many other unique and mysterious spots. The statue of Takamori Saigo is, perhaps, one of the most famous statues in Japan but it is mysteriously wearing a casual outfit. Saigo was an outstanding samurai in the late 19th century. He became a hero as a general in the civil war against the Edo government forces and greatly contributed to the Meiji Restoration. However, he revolted against the Meiji government in the following civil war. Most statues of the influential figures in history are depicted wearing formal or military clothing. The statue is quite unique because it is wearing casual clothes for hunting. The casual clothing on the statue is actually helping common people gain sympathy and make them feel a connection to Saigo. The Buddha statue of Ueno is extraordinary. The statue has only the face without the body. A six-meter Buddha statue was built on the little hill about 400 years ago. It was toppled by the earthquakes and a fire, and the bronze body was donated to the […]

THE COLD WEATHER NEVER DISCOURAGES ADMIRERS OF ASAKUSA AND UENO, FEB. 5  

  • 2023.02.08

Thank you for joining our Tokyo Free Walking Tour.   On the day of our two-guided tours at Asakusa and Ueno, we welcomed a total of 7 guests from the U.S.A., Australia and Finland. A cold but sunny weather condition prevailed and las­ted the entire day all over Tokyo.   The rooftop of the Asakusa Information Center building is a vantage point to look at the stunning view of the areas around Asakusa and its neighboring locations. This includes the following: Tokyo Skytree, Sumida River, the headquarters building of Asahi beer brewery and its icon.  Tokyo Skytree stands appealingly against the backdrop of blue sky.   In another direction, the luxurious gate of Sensoji Buddhist Temple and a 250-meter shopping street are seen.These well-known spots are usually great topics to break the ice during our Asakusa tour. Experiencing this breakthrough vies, we went down and started our 90-minutes strolling from the distinctive Buddhist temp­le gate, Thunder Gate, to Asakusa Shinto Shrine building.  On the same day, Ueno Park was full of enthusiastic  park visitors. In the middle of the park, a statue was calmly observing a lot of visitors.   His name is Anthonius Franciscus Bauduin, a Dutch medical doctor, who is referred as “the Father of Ueno […]

The East Garden of the Imperial Palace Tour on Feb. 4, 2023

  • 2023.02.05

The East Garden of the Imperial Palace Tour on Feb. 4, 2023 Thank you for choosing our tour at the East Garden of the Imperial Palace Tour on February 4, 2023. We welcomed 10 guests from the USA, Italy, Greece, and the Czech Republic. 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. February 3rd was Setsubun which means the transition of Winter and Spring. Setsubun celebrates the arrival of spring, called Risshun. It is said that after Risshun the cold weather will get milder. Today we had a very pleasant tour with good weather and guests. We could enjoy viewing camellias and plums in the East Garden. The cherry blossom season that many people are waiting for is gradually approaching. We always strive to give high-quality tours. Your feedback is very important and useful to us. If you have a moment, please consider posting comments about tours on TripAdvisor / Facebook, etc. Also, please tell your family and friends about us. Next time you’re in Tokyo, please come to another one of our tours. Once again thank you […]