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Asakusa Tour on July 30th

Thank you very much for joining the Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa on July 30, 2025. We were delighted to welcome 17 wonderful guests from the United States, New Zealand, and Taiwan. It was truly a pleasure to spend time with you and share lively conversations while exploring the history and charm of Asakusa together. Unfortunately, during the tour, there were some guests who became unwell due to the heat or had to leave early to see a doctor. We hope they are feeling better now, and sincere...

2025.07.31

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Searching for Cooler Places🌡️: Asakusa & Ueno Tours on July 27th, 2025

On a relatively quiet day—one day after the big fireworks—our Asakusa & Ueno tours welcomed nine guests from Australia, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, and Vietnam. At Senso-ji, two large outdoor mist-and-wind machines gave us relief in temperatures nearing the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit). On a relatively quiet day—one day after the big fireworks—our Asakusa & Ueno tours welcomed nine guests from Australia, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, and Vietnam. At Senso-...

2025.07.28

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Step into Samurai History on a Tokyo Free Walking Tour of Edo Castle Ruins

Discover samurai history on a Tokyo Free Walking Tour of Edo Castle Ruins and the Imperial Palace East Garden. Explore ancient castle gates, towers, moats, stone walls, and beautiful Japanese gardens. Book your historical journey today!

2025.07.27

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Lotus flowers in full bloom at Ueno Park Shinobazu Pond, Asakusa and Ueno Park tours on July 23

Manny thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on July 23 in spite of the extremely hot weather. We welcomed 25 people from America, Canada, Chile, India and Greece. We hope you enjoyed walking with us. As promised, the photos which we took during the tours are posted. The lotus flowers are now in full bloom at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park. Shinobazu Pond is one of the best viewing spots for lotus flowers in Tokyo. The Ueno Summer Festival is underway. The Lotus viewing...

2025.07.24

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Exploring Doyo no Ushi no Hi: Summer Traditions at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Take a cultural stroll through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens. Along the way, discover seasonal stories—such as why unagi (eel) is eaten on Doyo no Ushi no Hi—shared by our friendly guides as just one of many fascinating local traditions. Come enjoy our Tokyo Free Walking Tour!

2025.07.21

East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Discover Tokyo Authentically: The Ideal Walking Tour for Every Traveler

Seeking an authentic Tokyo trip? Our Free Walking Tour is ideal for solo adventurers, couples, and families. Connect with locals & discover Tokyo's true spirit!

2025.07.21

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Tour Report of Asakusa on July 19, 2025

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Asakusa on July 19, 2025. We welcomed 21 guests from Germany, Ireland, Australia and USA. 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 Group C Fire Works Show at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on July 19, 2025, taken by my son The Sumida R...

2025.07.19

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East End of Tokyo: Asakusa and Ueno Tours on 16 July 2025

Many thanks to the guests who participated in the 2 tours of the day. In the morning we hosted 5 people from Belgium and France at Sensoji temple in Asakusa and then in the afternoon we hosted 7 people from Belgium, France, and USA at Ueno Park. The weather was not so good as it was cloudy all day and sometimes raining hard. But thanks to the weather, we were not showered with strong sunlight so the temperature wasn't very high. As promised photos taken during the tours are posted here to recall...

2025.07.16

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Tour Report of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace, 12th July 2025

Thank you for joining our tours of the eastern garden of the imperial palace on the 12th of July. We welcomed 41 guests from Italy, Germany, Australia, USA, Canada, Indonesia, Portugal, and Israel. 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 time we had. Group A Group B oplus_2 Group C Group D One more information for our coming guests in the future. Our meeting place is the Marun...

2025.07.14

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Early Summer Sunshine🌞as a Typhoon Approaches – Ueno & Asakusa Tours on July 13th, 2025

Although Tokyo is officially still in the rainy season, the bright sun calls for a host of essentials—from sunscreen and portable fans to cooling body sheets, sprays, and sun umbrellas.In addition, during Tokyo’s unfamiliar hot and humid weather, older adults and children may need a wheelchair or stroller. You can rent one for a fee at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Center; the service is called Babycal. Our guide can assist you in obtaining one on the day of your tour. On July 13, our morning and ...

2025.07.14

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