Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Ginza — Guide Rumi

May, 2024

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.

Tour Itinerary

• 10:00 Meet at Conrad
• 10:15 Tsukiji Lunch
• 11:30 Asakusa
• 13:00 Ginza
• 14:00 Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
• 16:00 Disband @Harajuku

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The tour started at 10:00 at Conrad and ended at 16:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish.

Over the course of the day the route took in Tsukiji Lunch at 10:15, Asakusa at 11:30, Ginza at 13:00 and Meiji Shrine & Harajuku at 14:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shiodome to Tsukiji Market by subway (178JPY); Tsukiji to Ginza by train (178JPY); Ginza to Meiji-jingumae by train (178JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 534JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at Conrad at 10:00, and the tour finished at @Harajuku at 16:00.

How long does the tour last?

About 6 hours in total, from 10:00 to 16:00.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Tsukiji Lunch, Asakusa, Ginza and Meiji Shrine & Harajuku.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 534JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Rumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.