Let me start by saying, I can't imagine trying to see Tokyo without Bunga. In fact, if we did not have a cruise planned after our couple days in Tokyo, I would have planned our entire trip with Bunga, he's that amazing. When we started planning Bunga took time to get to know the 4 of us and what we wanted to see while we were in Tokyo. He had suggestions to add and planned 2 days full of adventure for us. Those 2 days were the highlight of our trip. We spent one day in old Tokyo and one day in new Tokyo. It was a great blend of each, and we were able to see so many interesting sights. Some off the beaten path and not as crowded and some of the really popular sights that you just can't leave without seeing. One thing my husband really wanted to do was to see a sumo stable/show. Not only did he recommend the best place to see a show my husband was able to sumo wrestle! It was a hysterical and informative show. Great recommendation. We learned to use the trains, we saw things we never thought we would see, we ate the best ramen, and we have amazing pictures as memories. You will not find anyone else with the passion that Bunga has for making your experience memorable.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Guide
Excludes
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- We will be meeting in front of the Steps to the Yurikamome Monorail
Return
- We will be meeting in front of the Steps to the Yurikamome Monorail
Itinerary
We will be discovering the neighborhood around Shibuya from the West to the East side. Back Alleys and Shops and Some Shrines.
Shinjuku is quite a large area to discover and it depends if you go in the night or the day. There is a lot to discover in this area from City Parks, Drinking Alleys, Large Promenades and sweeping views of the city to start.
This little adventure will take us through Ueno down to Akihabara Area. In Ueno discover shrines, Torii gates, large pond through Ameyoko street for ethnic street foods and bargain shopping on goods and then discovering the anima, manga, game centers and main cafes in Akihabara.
This will start around the Shinbashi area but we will be taking the monorail out to Odaiba the modern man made island that is is full of sites to discover. Man made beach, Rainbow Bridge, statue of liberty and the life size gundam and more.
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If you are considering booking a tour with Bunga do not hesitate. Great value for the personal attention you are getting. I had four private tours with Bunga and Aaron while spending a week in Tokyo. They customized my tours to me. I wanted to see shrines, temples, and have a local feel while still hitting the big touristy spots. They checked all the box off my wishlist and more. I would not have been able to see nearly as much if I was by myself. They also never made me feel rushed. They are also excellent teachers for learning the subway and trains. They also took seriously my food needs/restrictions as a diabetic. Touring with Bunga and Aaron was like exploring a new city with a friend. Make sure you ask them about doing a goshuin. I can not stress enough how much I would recommend them. In fact we have already talked about ideas for when I visit Japan again.
My family and I had a great time with Bunga! Each tour we did for the day was interesting and fun— between exploring new ramen spots, to learning about Japanese historical sites, it was a great way to immerse ourselves in the city and culture. We can’t wait to come back.
Our guide, Bunga was the most informative and helpful guide we could have asked for! He took us to all the spots we wanted to see and introduced us to a few local hidden gems. Traveling to such a beautiful place can get overwhelming when it comes to planning, but Bunga provided an amazing easy to use itinerary in advance. He gave us great suggestions and was very warm and welcoming, he felt like a family member. Also, he gave us a quick class on Japanese etiquette and even taught us how to use the trains in Tokyo. Bunga was very patient and provided us everything we wanted out of a guided tour! Cant wait to come back and use him again!
Although we unfortunately had to cancel our trip to Japan due to health reasons, I still wanted to take the time to leave a review for Bunga, because the experience we had with him while planning our trip was truly wonderful. From our very first conversations, Bunga was incredibly kind, patient, thoughtful, and understanding. He took the time to answer all of our questions, provide helpful advice, and share his knowledge of Japan in such a genuine and caring way. His communication was excellent, and it was clear that he truly cared about helping us have the best possible experience. Even though we were unable to take our tour, Bunga’s kindness and professionalism made such an impression on us. A great tour guide is not only someone who knows the sights, but someone who makes you feel welcomed, comfortable, and confident — and Bunga absolutely did that. We hope to visit Japan in the future, and when we do, Bunga will be the first person we contact. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and trustworthy private guide. He is the type of person who makes a trip feel special before you even arrive.
Bunga took us to the most amazing ramen shop, no other ramen we had on the rest of the trip even came close. It was so nice to be guided around parts of Tokyo and not worrying about getting on the wrong train. We saw so much more and it was stress free! When we come back we will spend the afternoon with him again!
Bunga was truly the best. We were a group of 16 people and he did an excellent job of keeping us coordinated and on track. I also loved that he was quite flexible with his schedule. All in all a great time was had our exploration of Tokyo and seeing the city with Bunga’s eyes.
Bunga was a delight. He shared very useful information in an incredibly organized way with google pins. He was patient and flexible with our group of 14. In fact, within 15 minutes of meeting the group, he informed me to disregard the contracted time expressing his flexibility and willingness to be with us as long as necessary. This generous gesture was very much appreciated by all of us. He accommodated ALL our requests, not easy for a large group. Bunga impressed us by quickly memorizing all our names which aren’t easy mainstream names. We had an unforgettable day in Tokyo thanks to Bunga. He truly went over and beyond. We highly recommend his services.
Bunga was absolutely amazing! He is so easy going, met with us & prepared us well before the trip and catered to our family’s needs, even providing advice about other parts of our trip. Felt like he was one of the family! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!
As someone who has done a few guided tours of Japan before probably the best guide so far English is definitely on a native level I would recommend if u like nature and a slower paced itinerary definitely felt more natural life exploring with a friend vs a guided tour/set itinerary he was also willing to deviate from his plans if we saw something that caught our eye instead which was nice where as other guides even the "custom" ones didn't really do this also does have a lot of knowledge on the areas/history he seemed well informed really enjoyed our tour and going to places we probably wouldn't have especially not knowing the language or how to get into/on a wait-list for some places definitely would book again especially for places that are hard to understand how the wait-list process works / less touristy areas
We had a spectacular time with Bunga! He planned a perfect route for us, at our family’s pace, mixing popular places with hidden, quiet gems. Saying he’s a nice and pleasant guy is an understatement. Bunga was hands on to make sure we experienced a fulfilling day — sharing treats with us, teaching us proper temple and shrine etiquette, suggesting perfect photo angles, including our children in the day, meeting us at our hotel to help us navigate the Tokyo subway system, and getting us in straightaway at his favorite (and full!) ramen restaurant. He was fun, humorous, informative, gregarious, patient, and kind. I’m so glad the magic Meta algorithm worked its magic and put him top of mind for us, as our time with him was a highlight of our trip for the whole family. I will definitely share his info with friends who are traveling to Japan.
We had a great time! Bunga not only spoke perfect english, but more Importantly, he took the time to show us the train system and was so patient with our large group of 6! The itinerary was well thought out & flexible on the day of. We enjoyed every minute and would definitely book again.
Bongo was knowledgeable, flexible and very engaging. He took us on a very enjoyable and thoughtful tour of the sights and delights of Shinjuku over about 3 hours and left us with dinner suggestions that were absolutely a perfect end to a wonderful day. We are coming back for more in a few days!
Bunga was an outstanding private tour guide and helped make our entire Japan trip incredible. He helped us plan our full itinerary, including our time in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, which made everything smooth and stress-free. In Tokyo he helped us navigate the train system and ensured we saw so much of the city without feeling rushed or exhausted. He perfectly balanced sightseeing with time to truly enjoy each experience. His knowledge, organization, and genuine care for our experience made all the difference. We highly recommend Bunga to anyone visiting Japan, he truly goes above and beyond.
I have traveled a lot while working on ships and have the travel bug. When my daughter's sports team planned a trip to Japan, I knew to make the most of it I would need local help. I first found Bunga and his videos which were full of great information. I reached out to him and working with him has been very easy. We met twice virtually to plan the itinerary for our time in Tokyo. He offered suggestions and recommended we pivot our trip to over night in Hakone which was well worth it. Bunga met us the afternoon we arrived and got us acclimated to Ueno. He helped set us up with transit cards, and met our kids where they were at after a long flight in. Bunga's knowledge and passion for the city is infectious. He look us on a day long walking tour where he shared his knowledge of the area, the customs and unique facts that you would be hard pressed to learn otherwise. The day felt like we were hanging out with a friend. His photo suggestions were great and I will be connecting get again w Bunga when we return to Tokyo.
I had an amazing experience with my personal tour guide in Japan. The tour was well organized, informative, and tailored perfectly to what I wanted to see and learn. My guide was very knowledgeable about the culture, history, and local spots, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and engaging.
Bunga did an excellent job for us on our trip to Tokyo. Based on my input before our trip, he put together an itinerary of places and activities that fit together logistically. He has a deep knowledge of Tokyo and Japan and he shared many details of them with us. As first-time visitors to Japan, we had many questions which he patiently answered. I highly recommend hiring Bunga as a guide for your trip to Tokyo.
Ron customized a tour for my husband and me. He did his homework on what we wanted to see in Tokyo. The result was a magical adventure weaving through many curious neighborhoods, some crowded tourist spots and more off the beaten paths. Ron was patient with our questions and requests. We are very grateful for his local knowledge and we would have never seen any of these places or things if we have done it on our own. Highly recommend Ron’s customized tour! You will not be disappointed.
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