Focus on the area-the river walk,Nakameguro

Major guidebooks hardly close up this town but I would like to  highly recommend.
Nakameguro, embracing the Meguro river with cherry-blossom alley stretching over 2km, is a a haven of rest for local residents.You can find select-hideaways along the river-cafes,special shops, boutiques.A walk with no destination sounds the best way of enjoying Nakameguro.

Cherry blossoms fully blooming.

Your plan in the beginning of April sounds perfect for a visit.  

Have a break at a reserved spot.

Every visit has a bunch of findings on new comers carrying crafts, serving special coffee, and cutting-edge perple.

Sample itinerary 004- Excursion to the ocean and an old capital

Kamakura is the old capital with thousands of temples and historic spots.But its most attract lies in great location. If you take a local train for 10 minuts, a breathtaking view appears in your window, giving you a good repose in the hiatus of busy itinerary.
Sitting on a bench at the station, the sound of oscillating waves heals your mind and body.

 


-Local farmer's market
It's fun to browse farm-fresh produces in season.

-Bamboo temple
Tranquility prevails the bamboo forest.Sitting with a sip of tea in an arbor or meditation?

-Cozy small gardens also wait for your visit.
You man need take time to choose your destination for a break. All of gardens in Kamakura is sure-fire.

Waiting for your bite!

Dishes on the table are waiting for your first bite here and everywhere.In  prestigious restaurants, no name eating places and cafes. You may be attracted major Japanese cuisine such like Shabu-shabu, Tempura but our daily favourite always come in a unpretentious eatery.

-Soba
Regular and green tea soba(buckweat noodle)-Don't be scared of slurping sound!When you put a one pick of soba into your mouth, a wonderful aroma of green tea spread around.

-Sashimi plate
Assorted plate of Sashimi may belong to a must when you sit in a local pub.You can enjoy the most tasty one in season.

-Bento box
If you don't have good enough time to savour Japanese dishes in a restaurant, don't worry!A wide variety of boxed lunch(Bento box) can please both your eyes and mouth.

 -Okonomiyaki
Can you find what it is? It's vegetable pancake, enjoying a self-making process in a restaurant.Someone may struggle with a tecｈnique of turning a pancake on a hot iron plate, but it must enhance your appetite.

-Ramen
Chinese-oriented noodle but became a national "staple" later. Its taste varies from simple salted, soy sauce to miso(fermented soybean paste) and the like. Every part of Japan has its own local Ramen, therefore you'll never be tired of doing Ramen pilgrimage.

-For children
Even worldly-famous Kitty the cat can come on the table.
This Kitty lunch box contains assortment of stewed vegetables and special Sushi.

Sample itinerary 003-Eat!Eat!Eat!

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Visit the Tsukiji fish market.

If you are a early-bird, you can check a tuna auction room always filled with cheerful negotiation.

And its outer market must fascinate not only Sushi lovers but gourmets.

visit a vast food kingdom in a department store. A basement of department stores looks a kind of wonderland for foodies.Seasonal delicacies, super-fresh fish,sweets...take your pick!

If you can't sooth your hunger, this item must be a help?
The kitchen utensils town of Kappabashi provides EVRYTHING around kitchen, knives, ceramics,items,pans and of course including food samples.
Anyway, please don't make a mistake in distinguishing. from real one. 

Enjoy a stroll and dinner in the town of gourmet and Gaisha hideaway(Kagurzaka).

Sample itinerary 002-Meet the daily faces

Visit an old downtown(Yanaka)

 One of the best place for checking real Tokyo life is the town of Yanaka with its long-standing history, people living there have still enjoyed their lifestyle handed down from their ascendants in a quiet atmosphere.An old shopping street,temples,and smell of local foods may take us several decades back and tell us why this place has attracted not only ordinary people but artistic circles.  

Get a ride on an unique tram in Tokyo(Arakawa-line) dropping in small towns.
you'll meet a bit shy but friendly smiles.

If you would like to, you can refresh yourself by a visit of Japanese public bath.

 



Let's top off with a sake(rice wine) and local delicacies at a Japanese pub!

        

           





Cheers! 

                                

Sample itinerary 001-Traditional exploration-recommendable for a first visit

 If it would be your first time to visit us and would like to know the quintessence of Japanese culture, this route would make the point. A visit of morning sumo training and Japanese gardens may hint you Japanese’s sense of value.

 

Visit sumo stable for watching  morning training.
Sumo wrestler's fighting spirit makes your eyes open. 

 Visit Japanese garden..and feel easy in an arbor.

 One sip,two sip ..and drink up green tea from your bowl.

 Enjoy relaxed air surrounding an old downtown.

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introduction

Welcome to the kaleidoscopic city,Tokyo!

Your heavy guide book may sometimes leads you to a cookie-cutter tourist spots or just shows you only one “official” face of the city. If you are keen on digging into rather real life in Tokyo,or feel deeper inside of Japanese culture, my tailor-made tour can be instrumental for you. I, Misao, a licensed guide for foreign tourists, am delighted to serve you not only as a guide but also in making arrangement of your excursion to other cities in Japan (Plus, my background of pharmacist can assist you to solve your health problem during your stay.).