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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.

2025.12.22

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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...

2025.12.22

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

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...

2025.12.20

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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...

2025.12.20

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

The colorful Hagoita-Ichi Fair in Asakusa and the largest ceiling painting in Ueno. Asakusa and Ueno Park tours on December 17th

Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 17th. We welcomed ８people from America, Canada and UK. Some of our guests kindly joined both tours. We hope you had a time to took a glance at the colorful Hagoita-Ichi Fair during the tour in Asakusa. The following photos were taken during the tours for your memory. From December 17th to 19th, the annual Hagoita-Ichi Fair (battledore festival) is taking place to wrap up the year at the Sensoji Temple precincts....

2025.12.18

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Chilly Weather Melted by Smiles 😊– Asakusa & Ueno Tours on December 14th

Despite the freezing rain, guests from Belgium, Taiwan, and the U.S. joined our spirited walking tour of Asakusa and Ueno. Discover how smiles and curiosity turned a chilly day into a heartwarming Tokyo adventure!

2025.12.15

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Tour Report: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace on December 13, 2025 :Less Color, More Meaning

Thank you for joining our tour! We welcomed 22 guests from U.K, U.S, Mexico, Singapore, India, Canada, Kazakhstan, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The winter has finally kicked in. We thank each of our wonderful guests for sticking with us under the cold weather. Many of us enjoyed the last glimpse of the autumn colors too. Speaking of colors, I've been asked by some guests on why many Japanese wear dark monotone colors. Indeed we noticed many people were wearing black, navy, brown and grey through...

2025.12.14

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report: Asakusa morning tour on December 10th 2025

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour. We welcomed a lovely guest from Italy. It was a typical winter clear day in Tokyo, a bit chilly for us, but pigeons didn't mind and enjoyed bathing at a hand pump in Senso-ji precinct. What a peaceful scene it was!! As it was a private tour, we were happy to arrange the tour for her interests. On the way, we gave several quizzes associated with the explanation spots, most of which she answered correctly and made us surprised! In return, she asked ...

2025.12.11

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“Bake Bake” experience! : Tour Report of Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku on 7 December 2025

Many thanks to the guests who participated in the tour of the day. On that we hosted 8 people from USA, Brazil and France. The weather was clear and not too cold so it was a typical comfortable autumn day nearing winter season. Since it was a comfortable holiday, we could see happily wedded couples at the shrine so guests could view the Japanese traditional wedding ceremony. We hope all of the guests enjoyed the tours and conversation with the guides. As promised photos taken during the tour are...

2025.12.08

Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Yanaka＆Nezu tour has become a regular tour, the Asakusa and Yanaka & Nezu tours on December 6th

Thank you for spending your valuable time in our tours in Asakusa and Yanaka & Nezu on December 6th. We welcomed19 people from France, Israel, America, Mexico, Brunei and Australia. Some of our guests kindly joined both tours. It was a bit cold in the beginning of winter but not too bad.The photos we took during the tours are posted. The Yanaka & Nezu tour is a new tour for Tokyo Fre Walking Tour and the tour has now become a regular tour after a couple of trials. It has the itinerary with full ...

2025.12.07

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