2024-12

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 ...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on Dec. 14

Time flies and it’s already the end of this year. This is a typical Japanese common expression in winter. We use this sentence every Year-end as usual. Very fortunately, we welcomed 5 guests from Malaysia, U.S.A, and Philippine. Thank you for choosing TFWT even though it was so cold.We were so happy! 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...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Tour Report: Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on Dec. 15th, 2024

Thank you for joining our tour at Meiji Shrine & Harajuku on Dec 15th. We welcomed 10 guests from Australia, Philippine, Russia, US, 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 marked the final Meiji Shrine and Harajuku tour of the year. Thank you to everyone who joined us! All of our guides look forward to welcoming many guests again next year...
Asakusa

Tour Report of Asakusa on December 14, 2024

Welcoming 6 guests from the two countries, Australia and Mexico, we had the tour to Asakusa Temple and Asakusa Shrines. As the Nakamise Street, which is the approach to the temple’s main hall, is always crowded, 6 people were the decent size as a group. Thanks to the sunny weather, we had the good tour of one and a half hour, regardless of the cold wind. The tours of Tokyo Free Walking Tour are the best choice for their group size, free talking and questions and answers during the tours. Custome...
Asakusa

The long-awaited event of Sensoji Temple on Dec 13th, the Asakusa and Ueno Park tour report

We’re so thankful that you have chosen Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 11th. 13 people joined our tours from US, Canada, India, Malaysia and Australia. The weather was fine at the beginning of winter. The autumn colors of the ginkgo trees at Ueno Park are still beautiful. The photos which we took during the tours are posted. Following our latest report, December 13th is a special day for Sensoji Temple. The Goddess of Mercy which is housed at its main hall will be di...