Tokyo 3-days tour - beyond the crowds
The idea for this tour was inspired by a comment we often hear from guests visiting Minamiboso:
“Tokyo feels crowded everywhere with foreign visitors. Do you know any good places that aren’t so busy?”
That question led us to think about the neighborhood where we live. Why not create a tour in a quiet residential area of Tokyo that we know intimately? This area has not seen soaring hotel prices, is home to many affordable and excellent local restaurants frequented daily by residents, and remains relatively calm. Most importantly, it is still largely undiscovered by international travelers.
All the tours will be private and the itinerary will customized for your group.
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Tour Overview
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
We recommend staying longer to continue exploring Tokyo independently.Accommodation: A residential-style stay hotel near Yutenji Station
Group Size: 1–6 participants
Guide: An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour
Transportation: Walking, cycling, and/or private carPricing (per person)
1 participant: JPY 130,000
2–3 participants: JPY 110,000
4–6 participants: JPY 100,000
Included
English-speaking guide
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Narita / Haneda) or transport to any designated location in Tokyo
Rental bicycle (if used)
Two nights’ accommodation
Dinner on Day 1 and Day 2
Lunch on Day 2
Not Included
Breakfast
Entrance fees to any attractions
Personal expenses
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
2:00 PM – Pick-up by private car at Narita or Haneda Airport, or another designated location in Tokyo
3:00 PM – Hotel check-in
4:00 PM – Begin the tour with a walk through the quiet residential streets around Yutenji, continuing on foot to Nakameguro—an appealing, local neighborhood known for excellent dining and everyday Tokyo life. Stops are selected based on your interests.
6:00 PM – Dinner with your guide at a local yakitori restaurant rarely visited by foreign travelersDay 2
9:30 AM – Pick-up at the hotel
Morning walk through a nearby park and the Gakugei-daigaku area, famous for its friendly shopping streets and everyday eateries loved by locals
12:00 PM – Lunch with your guide at a local sushi restaurant seldom visited by tourists
1:00 PM – Transfer to Daikanyama, one of Tokyo’s most stylish neighborhoods, known for refined boutiques, modern architecture, cafés, and a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere—ideal for an urban walking experience
6:00 PM – Dinner with your guide at a local izakaya favored by residentsDay 3
10:00 AM – Hotel check-out
Transfer by private car to your preferred destinationNote:
This two-day guided experience introduces you to residential neighborhoods of Tokyo that are rarely visited by travelers. While staying in a quiet, upscale residential area, you’ll still enjoy easy access to major districts such as Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku. We encourage guests to extend their stay and continue exploring Tokyo independently after the tour, using the local knowledge and recommendations gained during the experience.If you would like to add optional experiences, please let us know. Pricing may vary depending on the additions.