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TOKYO — 東京
Koya San, Kristophe Noel
Koya San — © Kristophe Noel — Film, Bronica 6x6
Kristophe Noel

Je vis à Tokyo depuis 10 ans. Ma vie au Japon a en réalité commencé il y a 20 ans, à Osaka — c'est une longue histoire, parlons-en lors d'une visite.

Faire partie de Tokyo demande du temps et de la patience — je vis ici. Ce que je vous montre n'est pas une liste de lieux à cocher, mais un regard construit au fil des années passées à arpenter la ville, carnet ou appareil photo à la main.

Je crée des itinéraires et des activités originales loin des parcours standardisés. Mon statut de freelance enregistré au Japon me permet de collaborer aussi bien en direct qu'avec les plus grandes agences internationales. Ma passion est de vous transmettre les clés de la culture locale, entre gastronomie authentique et ambiances de quartiers méconnus. Rigoureux et enthousiaste, je m'adapte à vos envies pour transformer votre séjour en une exploration fluide et mémorable. Partageons ensemble un regard expert et privilégié sur le quotidien japonais.

Chaque visite est pensée pour vous, à votre rythme, sur mesure.

Registered and declared tourism consultant.

They trust me
American Express
Okini
Japan Experience
Wonder Luxe
Voyageur du Monde
Very Local Trip
Sensations
Nippon Touch
OnSpot
Terre Voyages
Signature tours

The heart
of my tours.

Everything can be adjusted to your rhythm and interests. All days include, if needed: assistance activating your JR Pass, Hakone Free Pass, and shinkansen reservations, as well as help purchasing a transport card (Icoca, Suica, Pasmo, etc.).

Tokyo Explorer
Tokyo, Meiji-Jingu, © Kristophe Noel — Film, Bronica 6x6
Full day

Tokyo Explorer — Full Day

8 hours

A day through Tokyo unlike any other: local neighborhoods, old-school pastry shops, a mystical ceremony, a traditional lunch, and a look at the city's verticality and its depths — with a passionate guide.

Most requested
Tokyo Explorer Half Day
Tokyo, Okutama, © Kristophe Noel — Film, Bronica 6x6
Half day

Tokyo Explorer — Half Day

4 hours, morning or afternoon

The same spirit as the full-day tour, condensed for a shorter stay: local neighborhoods, an old pastry shop, a mystical ceremony, and a genuine taste of the city.

Perfect for a short stay
Signature ExperienceMoonlight Gourmet
Somewhere in town, © Kristophe Noel
Evening

Moonlight Gourmet

From 6:00 PM · 2–3 guests

A great evening in a local izakaya, where workers unwind after the day — seasonal ingredients, homemade dishes, and a very local atmosphere in Tokyo's old downtown (Shitamachi). 20+ only.

A favorite to end the day
Further afield & specialties

Beyond the classics.

More specific tours, built around a theme, a time of day or a particular interest — Tokyo and its surroundings, including Kamakura, Enoshima and Shibamata.

AnnexInari foxes
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Airport Pick-up

Narita · Haneda

Haneda airport pick-up.
Narita airport pick-up.
Option: private driver.
Wheelchair-accessible vehicle available on request, subject to advance notice.

Tokyo & Beyond
Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, Kristophe Noel

Tokyo & Beyond

9 hours

A day in the other Tokyo — Kamakura, Enoshima, Shibamata, Ome, Okutama, Mount Mitake, Kawagoe… — between sea flavors and spirituality.

Best Seller 2025-2026Moonwalk Tokyo
Kabukicho, Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Moonwalk Tokyo

2 hours

Shinjuku and Kabukicho after dark: shrines, a temple and over 200 postwar bars — filming locations of City Hunter and Tokyo Vice.

Signature TourMangaka Showa Retro Tour
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Tokyo, Mangaka Showa Retro Tour

8 hours

Follow the everyday life of manga legends like Tezuka through three small museums, eat where they once ate, and pray at the temple of apprentice mangaka. "Showa" refers to the Showa era (1926–1989), the golden age of these manga icons.

Tokyo Archi-Explorer
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Tokyo Archi-Explorer

8 hours

A walk through Tokyo's boldest architecture — Jean Nouvel, Rafael Viñoly, Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano.

Jazz Night Tokyo
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Jazz Night Tokyo

Half day + evening

An afternoon digging through Tokyo's vinyl record shops, then a jam session in a local jazz bar — the perfect way to experience Tokyo's jazz nights.

ExclusiveEndless Tokyo Cocktails
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Endless Tokyo — A Cocktails Odyssey

From 6:00 PM · 2 guests · VIP

Three bars, three personalities, one of the world's best bars included. Private driver. Professional photos of the evening available. Book one month ahead.

Tokyo Night Drive
Kabukicho, Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Tokyo Night Drive

3 hours · 2–4 guests

A driven tour of Tokyo by night, with a view over Tokyo Bay and a short stroll. Optional last drink in a legendary Ginza bar. Your driver holds a licensed taxi certification under Japanese law, qualified for tourist transport.

Tokyo sous la pluie
Kabukicho, Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Tokyo in the Rain

Full day, weather-dependent

Tokyo has a particular charm in the rain — neon reflections, quiet shrines, and a mood all its own.

Nikko
Nikko, Kristophe Noel

Nikko — Full Day

9 hours

A full day devoted to Nikko's shrines and temples, nestled in the mountains — Toshogu, Taiyuin, Futarasan-jinja.

Nikko sous la neige
Nikko, Kristophe Noel

Nikko in the SnowWinter

9 hours · winter only

Nikko under snow, in winter, almost free of visitors — a peaceful, mystical experience far from the usual crowds.

Hakone
Hakone, Kristophe Noel

Hakone — Full Day

9 hours

Hot springs, the Owakudani volcanic valley, Lake Ashi and — on a clear day — a view of Mount Fuji.

Fashion Shops Tour
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Fashion Shops Tour

From 11:00 AM

Breakfast in Shibuya's oldest café, then a deep dive into cutting-edge Japanese fashion — from Comme des Garçons to collectible sneakers.

Koenji Asagaya Souvenir Tour
Koenji, Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Koenji / Asagaya Souvenir Tour

11:00 AM–4:00 PM

A real local neighborhood: vintage kimonos, Japanese denim, retro sweets, a 1966 kissaten and a hand-drawn goshuin at the local shrine.

Accessible Tour
Tokyo, Kristophe Noel

Accessible Tour

Full or half day

Wheelchair-friendly tour with a private driver and a vehicle suited to your needs. Your driver holds a licensed taxi certification under Japanese law, qualified for tourist transport.

Details worth slowing down for.

ごしゅいん
No. 01
Goshuin

The goshuin

御朱印
Goshuin

A hand-stamped, often hand-written seal collected at shrines and temples — each one unique, a small trace of the place and the moment you were there.

© Kristophe Noel
きっさてん
No. 02
Kissaten

The kissaten

喫茶店
Kissaten

Old-school Japanese coffee shops, frozen somewhere in the Showa era — slow coffee, worn leather seats, and a world of their own.

© Kristophe Noel
しき
No. 03
Seasons in Tokyo

The seasons

四季
The four seasons

Tokyo changes completely from one season to the next — and there is far more to see than the cherry blossoms alone, like these lotus flowers in full summer bloom.

© Kristophe Noel
じゃずきっさ
No. 04
Jazz kissa

Jazz kissa & jazz clubs

ジャズ喫茶
Jazz kissa

Tokyo's jazz cafés and jazz clubs are a real passion of mine, and a world I know inside out.

© Kristophe Noel
れこーどてん
No. 05
Old neighborhood record shop

Old neighborhood record shops

レコード店
Record shops

Small, dusty record shops tucked into old neighborhoods, vinyl ranging from 200 yen to over 50,000 yen for rare pieces, and hours of digging through Tokyo's musical past.

© Kristophe Noel
かせっと・れこーど
No. 06
Cassette and vinyl shops

Cassette & vinyl shops

カセットとレコード
Cassettes & records

Whole tables of cassette tapes next to the vinyl bins — Tokyo's record shops keep every format of music history alive at once.

© Kristophe Noel
まつり
No. 07
Matsuri

The matsuri

祭り
Matsuri

A traditional Japanese festival, often tied to a shrine or to the seasons. If one falls during your stay, we'll adjust the plan so you don't miss it.

© Kristophe Noel
えま
No. 08
Ema

The ema

絵馬
Ema

A small wooden plaque, hand-painted with the shrine's own design, on which visitors write a wish before hanging it for the gods to read.

© Kristophe Noel

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4 hours, morning or afternoon — the same spirit, condensed.

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What travelers say.

★★★★★★

We loved today and sincerely thank you for all the Japanese treats, along with the history of the food, that you provided for us. Your knowledge is impressive and we appreciated your informative view of the food scene. Lunch was great. So many thanks to you for a memorable day in Tokyo.

Maureen20 octobre 2026Tokyo Full Day Option Sweet Food Tour

It was a great touring day today, Kristophe. Learned so much and ate so many delicious treats that I probably never would have tasted if not for you. Thanks for sharing you and your sunny disposition. See you on Thursday - early!

Maureen20 octobre 2026Tokyo Full Day Option Sweet Food Tour

Thank you Kristophe for a truly wonderful and memorable day! We loved it!

Patricia20 octobre 2026Tokyo Full Day Option Sweet Food Tour

Bonjour Kristophe, Merci pour la visite d'hier, c'était très intéressant. Nous avons bien mangé au restaurant conseillé, nous sommes ravis. Merci !

Sylvie3 octobre 2026Moonwalk Tokyo

Super visite dans des endroits à l'écart des touristes

David29 avril 2026Tokyo Discovery, two days

Super expérience ! La visite était à la fois claire, vivante et très agréable à suivre.

Un grand merci à kristophe pour sa patience et sa gentillesse avec nos adolescents — il a su les intéresser avec beaucoup de bienveillance. Mention spéciale aussi pour ses conseils : il n'a pas hésité à aller au-delà de la visite en nous recommandant d'excellents restaurants et boutiques.

Nous repartons avec de très beaux souvenirs !

Yamina26 avril 2026Tokyo Discovery, full day

Très bon choix pour les hébergements qualité des activités bons guides

René19 avril 2026Tokyo Tailor Made full day

très bonne organisation ...........rien à redire ! merci pour ce beau voyage que vous nous avez organisé !

Laurent6 avril 2026Tokyo Tailor Made full day

Merci encore pour cette belle journée passée avec vous à Tokyo. Nous avons vraiment apprécié cette visite où nous avons eu l'impression d'être accompagnés par un ami, où nous avons touché des aspects intéressants de la ville.

Catherine & PhilippeTokyo Explorer

Kriss you're a legend! Thank you for showing us around this amazing country! We are so sad to leave. We had such a great time with you all. Hope to see you in NYC!

JasonEndless Tokyo — VIP Honeymoon

Bonjour Christophe ! Encore un grand merci pour hier, on a passé une super journée !

MarieTokyo Explorer

Hi Christophe, we hope that you are well. Thank you again for taking time with us in Tokyo a couple weeks ago, it was amazing!

FabianTokyo Explorer

Bonjour, encore merci pour la visite d'hier, c'était vraiment top.

HugoTokyo Explorer

Nous tenons à te remercier énormément pour cette première journée inoubliable que nous avons vécue avec toi !

Caroline & Louis-GuillaumeTokyo Explorer

Simplement quelques mots pour vous remercier bien sincèrement pour votre accompagnement hier. Tout s'est très bien déroulé et mon petit-fils Raphaël fut très heureux de sa journée.

DanielTokyo Explorer

It is my pleasure to express my high level of satisfaction with our experience with Kristophe Noël guiding us in French in Tokyo. More than a guide — it was like a friend providing his best knowledge of Tokyo with great success.

PhilippeTokyo Explorer

Merci 1000 fois pour la journée d'hier ! Tu as été un super guide qui nous a appris plein de choses. Nous nous sentons beaucoup plus à l'aise dans la ville grâce à toutes tes explications.

Alexandre & AntoineTokyo Explorer

We are strongly suggesting a day trip in Tokyo with you to all our friends who come to visit. The day spent with you was really amazing! Thank you very much.

Michelangelo & GiuliaTokyo Explorer

Les 3 visites ont été formidables ! Nous avons découvert un pays surprenant, dans le bon sens, tant par ses paysages que sa population ! Merci d'avoir toujours pris le temps de répondre à mes questions.

Sarah, Ludovic, Thomas & ThyaTokyo Explorer

Merci d'avoir été notre guide à Tokyo... super souvenir ! Joyeux Noël et très heureuse année !

Martine & JoTokyo Explorer

Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à faire votre connaissance et à découvrir Tokyo dans ses entrailles. Nous ne manquerons pas de vous conseiller à nos proches et amis.

Jessy & ElieTokyo Explorer — Full & Half Day

Encore merci Christophe. Vous avez été formidable ! À une prochaine fois j'espère.

NicolasTokyo Explorer 2 days — VIP

Merci beaucoup ! Et encore merci pour la journée, c'était fantastique.

Ms & M. HébertTokyo Explorer

Nous avons passé ensemble une excellente journée, vous nous avez fait montrer tous les aspects de la ville et de ses habitants qui nous intéressaient et que nous n'aurions jamais pu découvrir seuls. 改めて感謝します、そして幸運を祈ります!

M & Mme BodinTokyo Explorer

Tous nos remerciements pour les visites d'hier qui étaient passionnantes.

HervéTokyo Explorer

Vous nous avez fait découvrir des coins cachés de Tokyo et nous imprégner de spiritualité. Merci également pour votre aide logistique dans l'échange de nos billets ! Cette journée restera un très beau souvenir.

Agnès & les autresTokyo Explorer

Nous tenions à vous remercier encore pour la qualité de la visite guidée à Tokyo. Elle a été dense et très instructive. Vos conseils pratiques pour nos déplacements en métro et en train nous ont été précieux.

Monique & OlivierTokyo Explorer

Nous vous remercions pour cette journée. Vous nous avez appris beaucoup de choses sur le quotidien des Japonais.

F. Le Men & O. ResmondTokyo Explorer 1 day

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