Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Tour Report on September 2 MeijiJingu and Harajuku

Today in Tokyo it was raining and temporally heavily. We are grateful for our nine guests from all over the world who joined, regardless of the bad weather conditions. . Meiji Shrine is famous for its religious meaning, but I think Meiji Shrine has another aspect. Let me introduce. In Meiji Shrine Meiji Emperor and Shoken Empress spirits are enshrined. And this year our country has welcomed 150 year anniversary of the Meiji Restoration. Meiji Restoration means the change from 'samurai' warrior' ...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

SAYING GOOD-BYE TO 2018 SUMMER-THE EAST GARDEN OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE(SEPT. 1ST)

We would like to appreciate all of those who were energetic enough to join our tour this afternoon. We meet 12 guests from U.S.A., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Philippines. Although there were thick clouds in the sky, the weather cooperated with us. We could almost do without our umbrella!! Just like other countries, this summer was "a tough experience"for us. The heat went up so high with continuous typhoons... but we could find some elementsofthe upcoming autumn this day. The...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

The weekday Tour Report on Aug.28. The Imperial Palace East Garden

Thank you for joining our walking tour to Imperial Palace East Garden on Aug. 28th. We were so happy to have met all 18 guests from Canada,U.S.A.,Spain and Argentina. The guests were divided into 2 groups with our guides for each group. As this day was a weekday, the garden was more peaceful and quiet than on weekends. Also it was not too hot a day. The starting point of our walking tour of East garden is TOKYO STATION. TOKYO STATION is not only a station but also a kind of amusement park. There...
Asakusa

Sensoji’s omikuji are popular despite high percentage of a bad luck (August 26)

Many thanks for joining our tour in Asakusa on August 26. We had seven friendly guests from France, Holland and Spain. Although it was very hot and humid, I hope you had a good time with us. Omikuji at Sensoji are randomly drawn predictions ranging from a bad fortune to a good one with seven categories. People say Sensoji’s omikuji have more bad fortunes than at other places. It is partly true. Nevertheless, omikuji here are very popular. How to draw omikuji? Drop 100 yen coin into the slot. Pic...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

Tour Report on Aug.25 The Imperial Palace East Garden

We would like to show our appreciation for those joined our tour on 25 August    We welcomed 16 guests in total from all over the world such as Singpore,France,Russia,Germany,UK and Australia   It was a really hot day again after a couple of stormy days, but we hope all guests enjoyed this free walking tour with us !
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

The change of the season (August 18)

Thank you for coming our regular tour of the East Garden of the Imperial Palace on August 18. It was cool and fine day, just like the beginning of autumn. We had a good tour under the best weather condition. We welcomed 7 guests from Israel, Spain, Slovenia and USA. We were so happy to have met them.We divided the guests into three groups. In the East Garden of the Imperial Palace there were fewer people than usual because of summer vacation season in Japan. The East Garden of the Imperial Palac...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

A CALM AND PLEASANT WEATHER TRULY SIGNIF­IES THE COMING AUTUMN SEASON IN JAPAN-the 19th of August

On the 19th of August, we welcomed around 10 guests on our walking tour. Guests came from different regions of the world, including Singapore, Turkey, Spain, and Canada. Finally, the scorching weather which prevailed all over Japan for the past month has come to an end. The heat index in Tokyo has fallen drastically, and the temperature is now recorded at around 28 degrees Celsius. At the start of the tour, the weather was so perfect but occasionally the sky was exceedingly covered with scattere...
East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

11 AUGUST 2018, EAST GARDEN OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE

7th of August is Risshu in Japanese calendar, which means beginning of autumn. In contrast to the implication of the name, we had another day over 33 degree on 11th of August. It is our big pleasure that we welcomed 18 guests from US, UK, Singapore, Spain, Portuguese, and China. We spent a good time together on such a hot day. As always, we started from Tokyo station, and we walked through tall buildings. It is fascinating to see mixture of modern and historical sight at one glance. We carefully...
Asakusa

Dating back to the Edo period(August 12)

A big thank you to all who participated in our tours in Asakusa on August 12. We welcomed eleven guests from UK, Spain, Germany, Taiwan and Australia. It was muggy weather but not too bad. Fortunately typhoon Shanshan had gone away by the time of our tours. I hope all of you enjoyed walking with us. The main approach to Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street is famous, but crossing Denpoin Street has a different atmosphere and maintains the old-time ambience of Edo(currently Tokyo) with the variety of ...
Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

Tour Report on August 5 Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku

It was another hot day in Tokyo which was over 30 degrees Celsius at 10 am in the morning! Despite the heat, we welcomed nine Tokyo lover tourists from Australia, Belgium, U.K., U.S., and Vietnam. We divided up into four groups so that the guides can communicate closely in small groups. Having got together in front of the first Torii Gate next to JR Harajuku station, we started the tour on time at 10 am, although some of the guest came pretty early. We were sorry to have them wait but the tour r...