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Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Tour on March 12th, 2023

Thank you for choosing our Meiji Shrine and Harajuku tour on March 12th, 2023. We welcomed 8 guests from Bulgaria, Canada, Australia, France, 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 times we had. It was a sunny day and really comfortable for the tour. However, we could not see any wedding ceremony at the shrine because today was Butsumetsu, “Buddha’s death” which w...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour report of The East Garden of the Imperial Palace Tour on Mar. 11th, 2023

Many thanks for joining us on our tour at the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on Mar. 11th. We welcomed 5 guests from Bulgaria, Ireland and Germany. It was a tremendous opportunity for us to meet wonderful people from all over the world and exchange the cultural information. We really appreciate all guest for sharing precious time and inspiring us with interesting conversations. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached so that you can remember the fun we had during the tour. I hop...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Witnessing a Beautiful Carriage Parade! March 8;The East Garden of the Imperial Palace

Thank you for joining our tour of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on March 8th. We were delighted to have six guests from the UK and the US on that day. We were fortunate enough to witness a very unusual parade on that day. It was a procession of traditional carriage carrying foreign ambassadors who were going to attend the imperial ceremony at the Palace. a procession of traditional carriage The first carriage procession dispatched by the Imperial Household Agency left Tokyo Station's Im...
Asakusa

SPRING is JUST AROUND THE CORNER March 5, 2023; ASAKUSA & UENO 

The restrictions of COVID-19 have been finally coming off, and Japan’s life is returning to its usual liveliness. Thank you very much for your choosing TFWT tours among various volunteer guide groups. We welcomed 9 guests together from USA (Ueno), Australia, England and Canada (Asakusa). We really hope all of you enjoyed our tours and obtained one of nice memories of Japan. Asakusa is a place which has an old history going back over 1000 years, centered on Sensoji Temple. Although the remnants o...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report on March 4th (The East Garden of the Imperial Palace)

Thank you for choosing our tour at The East Garden of The Imperial Palace on March 4th. We welcomed 22 guests from Canada, Germany, Malaysia, UK, U.S.A and Viet Nam. It was nice weather to have walking tour outside. 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. A Group The next day of our tour was Tokyo marathon’s day! We heard some of our guests would join the Tokyo M...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Tour on Feb. 19, 2023

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 ...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

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

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...
Ueno Park

Enjoy the Ueno Park’s unique and mysterious spots

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...
Asakusa

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

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 headquarter...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

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

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 celebr...