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Kagurazaka and Waseda - Tokyo's hidden neighborhoods
Product code 177290P3
From
From JPY 35,500
Dates
Jul 1, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
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Kagurazaka and Waseda - Tokyo's hidden neighborhoods
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 35,500
Kagurazaka and Waseda - Tokyo's hidden neighborhoods
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
One of the challenges of navigating Tokyo is the complex transportation system. This tour aims to make your transition easy. Explore the city the local way by utilizing the public transit with the expert who knows the system very well. In the process, we will visit a few neighborhoods near Shinjuku that are normally not on the visitor itinerary so you can see some different aspects of the city you might otherwise miss. Along the way I can help with organizing your plans for the rest of your stay. By the end of the tour, you will have a better grasp on the size and overall geography of the metropolis and knowing how to use the efficient public transportation system should boost the confidence to explore the city on your own!
Overview
One of the challenges of navigating Tokyo is the complex transportation system. This tour aims to make your transition easy. Explore the city the local way by utilizing the public transit with the expert who knows the system very well. In the process, we will visit a few neighborhoods near Shinjuku that are normally not on the visitor itinerary so you can see some different aspects of the city you might otherwise miss. Along the way I can help with organizing your plans for the rest of your stay. By the end of the tour, you will have a better grasp on the size and overall geography of the metropolis and knowing how to use the efficient public transportation system should boost the confidence to explore the city on your own!
What's Included
Included
Private English speaking tour guide
Not included
Private transportation
Public transport fares are not included in the tour price. Estimate: 1,000 JPY per person
There are no meal stops on this tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
I will be waiting near the Shinjuku Station New South Gate, outside the JR East Travel Center. (There is a separate travel service center near the East Gate of the station so be careful you are headed for the "New South Gate".)
End point
The ending point can be Shinjuku Station or any adjacent area within several stops.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Historic neighborhood with narrow alleys reminiscent of the days when the area was the geisha district.
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
Unique building by the architect Von Jour Caux, known as the "Japanese Gaudi"
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
Campus of a private university founded in 1882
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
A library with beautiful interior dedicated to the author Haruki Murakami, a graduate of Waseda University (Closed on Wednesdays)
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Traditional Japanese Garden with roots from the Edo Period (19th century)
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
The main hall is from 1700 and one of the few buildings that survived past earthquakes and the war
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.0
1 reviews
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