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Meiji Shrine Teemed with Autumnal Celebration: November 16th, an Auspicious Day of Great Peace

Thank you for joining our Meiji Shrine and Harajuku tour. We were pleased to welcome 22 guests from Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. It was a beautiful day with changing colors of the leaves approaching its highlight. This Sunday also coincided with taian or the Day of Great Peace, which is regarded as the luckiest day according to our traditional six-day fortune calendar. The shrine precinct was teemed with celebratory atmosphere with wedding processions and fam...

2025.11.19

Ueno Park

Around Japan in a Half Day Tour on Nov.15

Thank you for choosing our tour at Around Japan tour on November 15th. We welcomed 2guests from USA. I hope all of you enjoyedand shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, groupphotos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. Luckily, the weather was nice, and we could sample some local food from Fukushima and Nagasaki. When you visit Japan next time, I hope you will consider these areas among your destinations. Moreover, we could also have many in...

2025.11.16

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Chushingura and Japanese mindness ; Tour Report of The East Garden of the Imperial Palace on Nov 15th,2025

“Discover Tokyo’s rich history on a cultural walking tour of the Imperial Palace East Garden. Explore the Chushingura story, samurai traditions, and Japanese mindfulness on this unforgettable sightseeing experience.”

2025.11.16

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Discover Asakusa in Late Autumn on November 15, 2025

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Asakusa on November 15, 2025. We welcomed 10 guests from Canada, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Romania. 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. Group A Group B If you are planning your Tokyo sightseeing in November, make sure to include Asakusa in your ...

2025.11.15

Asakusa

Greetings “Gokigenyo”; Tour Report of Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku town on 13 November 2025, where high-society & Commoners’ Cultures are blended

Gokigenyo! High-Society Greetings Thank you very much to the guests who participated in the tour of the day. On that day we hosted 8 people from USA, Canada and UK. It was a cloudy and cold morning so a roasted sweet potato sold near the entrance of Meiji Jingu Shrine could taste very nice. Sweet, sweet potato roasted on the stone oven is traditional Japanese commoners' food which you can bite on the street without folks and knives like hamburgers. It is a great contrast with the imperial shrine...

2025.11.14

Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Tour Report: The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace on November 8, 2025 : Warmth on Demand

Thank you for joining our tour! We welcomed 16 guests from Israel, France, Germany, Hungary, US, Italy and Austria. The weather was perfect for a long walking tour. Hope everyone enjoyed the interaction. Thirsty from the dry air, I went to grab cold water from the vending machine in the resting area. But when I realized they had hot drinks available, it was that perfect moment of 'Ah, it's that time of year again,'. Hot canned/bottled beverages from vending machines are such a natural part of ou...

2025.11.09

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Quiet Rain, Fresh Discoveries🧐: A Day in Asakusa and Ueno – November 9th, 2025

Discover the charm of Asakusa and Ueno with Tokyo Free Walking Tour.

2025.11.09

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Three reasons why you should visit Fukushima for sightseeing 【PART Ⅱ】: Tour Report of Around Japan in a Half Day Tour on Nov 8th,2025

“Join our half-day tour on Nov 8 2025 through Fukushima Prefecture and discover three compelling reasons to visit: short access from Tokyo, samurai history in Aizu, and delicious local cuisine. Explore why this region is a hidden gem for travellers.”

2025.11.08

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Time to Enjoy Urban Autumn Leaves

Thank you for joining our tours. It was an agreeable autumn day, and we enjoyed our walk while sharing friendly and inspiring conversation. Now it is the time to appreciate Tokyo’s autumn leaves. The gingko trees will soon assume yellow hue, reaching their peak toward the end of November. The season had just begun and we were able to find some earlier colors. For the future guests, we invite you to come and see the urban scenes of modern buildings with yellow gingko leaves glowing in the slantin...

2025.11.06

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Tokyo’s Sacred Forest Secrets: A Meiji Shrine Tour Report on Culture Day

Join our Meiji Shrine tour report: Discover the history of Culture Day (Bunka no Hi), the beauty of the Chrysanthemum Exhibition (Kikka-ten), and the sacred forest. Book your Tokyo Free Walking Tour for an unforgettable autumn experience!

2025.11.03

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