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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
Meeting and pickup
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".)
Itinerary
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1Kagurazaka
Historic neighborhood with narrow alleys reminiscent of the days when the area was the geisha district.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Waseda El Dorado
Unique building by the architect Von Jour Caux, known as the "Japanese Gaudi"
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Waseda University
Campus of a private university founded in 1882
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Waseda International House of Literature (The Haruki Murakami Library)
A library with beautiful interior dedicated to the author Haruki Murakami, a graduate of Waseda University (Closed on Wednesdays)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Higo-Hosokawa Garden
Traditional Japanese Garden with roots from the Edo Period (19th century)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kishimojindo
The main hall is from 1700 and one of the few buildings that survived past earthquakes and the war
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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