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Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @ Citadines Harbour Front Yokohama
- 2. 10:00 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
- 3. 10:30 @ Meiji Jingu Shrine
- 4. 12:00 Lunch @ Suju Dining (inside Shin-Marunouchi Building)
- 5. 13:30 @ Tokyo Station (underground mall Character Street, station building, station plaza)
- 6. 15:00 @ Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge
- 7. 16:20 Shopping (at KINOKUNIYA inside the subway "Omotesando" Station during transit)
- 8. 16:40 Disband @ Nakameguro Station (inside the Toyoko Line train directly connecting to the Minatomirai Line heading toward Yokohama)
What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for Senior Guests? A Licensed Guide's Report
At the meeting point, the group had split into two pairs, waiting separately inside and outside the lobby, which delayed our departure by about five minutes, but it turned into a lively little incident and we were able to start the tour in good spirits. The guests were a group of senior visitors from North America. They had allotted their Tokyo sightseeing to the time just before boarding a seven-day cruise to enjoy Japan. They had arrived the previous evening, and their enthusiasm for sightseeing was high, eager to visit as many spots as possible. Since each of the guests walked at a different pace, I made sure to keep the walking slow, and I adjusted the originally planned route each time after asking about everyone's level of tiredness and their wishes. For example, I scheduled lunch right after Meiji Shrine so that they could rest slowly. Also, during a conversation inside Meiji Shrine, it came to light that they very much wanted to shop for character goods as souvenirs for their grandchildren. So after lunch I guided them to Character Street in the basement of Tokyo Station, where they bought many popular cards and were extremely satisfied. I helped carry their shopping bags. In line with their wish to skip Sensoji Temple and prioritize visiting the Imperial Palace, they leisurely enjoyed a stroll in front of Nijubashi Bridge. Having finished shopping for their grandchildren, they felt reassured, and since their legs were tired and they had fully enjoyed Tokyo sightseeing, a natural consensus formed among everyone to head back to the hotel, and we set off on the return journey. At the end, we stopped by a supermarket inside Omotesando subway station on the way to Shibuya, where they were able to buy the anpan they had been curious about, and I believe they were very satisfied. They also greatly liked the lunch spot and finished everything on their plates.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Minatomirai Line Nihon-odori Station～Toyoko Line Shibuya Station | 540JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shibuya Station～JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station | 146JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Subway Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Subway Chiyoda Line Otemachi Station | 209JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Subway Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Subway Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 209JPY |
| Total | 1,104JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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It was a GREAT TOUR with Noripy! With a family of many different ages and walking levels this was fantastic. We were picked up from our cruise in Yokohama and dropped off at Haneda airport. We had about 10 hours before our flight and it went flawlessly.
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!