Explore Tokyo Like a Local
See Tokyo with a local guide. From the small bars in Shinjuku’s back alleys to the old temples of Asakusa, every tour is private and planned around your group.
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Kimono Rental in Asakusa: NANAKO, Koto and How It Works
Kimono rental in Asakusa explained. Prices at NANAKO and Koto, children's kimono, what is included, dressing time, return times, and tips for families. -
Daruma Dolls: A Local Guide to Japan's Wish-Making Doll
What daruma dolls mean, how to paint the eyes, what the colours and face stand for, and where to buy or paint one in Tokyo and Takasaki, with tips for families. -
How to Buy Cheap Shinkansen Tickets in 2026
How to get cheap Shinkansen tickets in 2026. EX Hayatoku and family fares on smartEX, Platt Kodama, the end of JR East's Tokudane, and when a pass pays. -
Tokyo National Museum: A Visitor Guide for Families
Tokyo National Museum in Ueno. Hours, closed days, ticket prices (free under 18), what to see in each building, and how to visit with children in two hours. -
Imperial Palace Tokyo: A Visitor Guide to the East Gardens, Nijubashi and the Palace Tour
How to visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. East Gardens hours and closed days, the free palace tour, Nijubashi and the Outer Garden, access and tips for kids.
