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.

• TOUR OVERVIEW and itinerary

  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 car

  Pricing (per person)

  • 1 participant: JPY 90,000 to 130,000

  • 2–3 participants: JPY 70,000 to 110,000

  • 4–6 participants: JPY 60,000 to 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 travelers

  Day 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 residents

  Day 3

  10:00 AM – Hotel check-out
  Transfer by private car to your preferred destination

  Note:
  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.