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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 10:30 Meet up @Hotel Tokyo
- 2. 11:10 @Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Matcha break @"Kaminari Issa")
- 3. 12:30 @Akihabara
- 4. 13:00 @Tokyo Station (station building, station plaza, Midori no Madoguchi ticket office)
- 5. 13:30 Lunch @Suju Dining (inside Shin-Marunouchi Building)
- 6. 15:30 @Ginza (Ginza Wako)
- 7. 16:00 @Kamiyacho Station
- 8. 17:00 Disband @Hotel Tokyo
What Is a Private Family Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Since enjoying delicious Japanese food was one of the goals of their trip, they were very satisfied with lunch in that respect. Although it was a simple set meal at a Japanese restaurant, the guests were deeply impressed by the healthy, nutritionally balanced content and the wonderful flavors, sighing in admiration several times. In fact, some of the guests asked for a second helping of miso soup. From this focus on health, the conversation flowed lively into topics such as Japan's medical insurance system, its aging society, and healthcare costs. Due to bad weather and heavy rain in the afternoon, we had to give up the visit to Tokyo Tower that had been planned for the end, but when I saw them off at their hotel, they seemed tired yet very satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Chuo Line Shinjuku Station～JR Chuo Line Kanda Station | 178JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Ginza Line Kanda Station～Ginza Line Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Ginza Line Kanda Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Kanda Station～JR Yamanote Line Akihabara Station | 146JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Akihabara Station～JR Yamanote Line Tokyo Station | 146JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station～Marunouchi Line Ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Hibiya Line Ginza Station～Hibiya Line Kamiyacho | 0JPY |
| Section 8 | Free Pass | Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,070JPY | ||
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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Lovely experience. My guide was an absolutely adorable lady who managed to fit all the iconic Tokyo spots into my 6-hour tour without anything feeling rushed. She was knowledgeable, organised, and genuinely kind. Toward the end she even helped me with some shopping, which I really appreciated. A wonderful introduction to Tokyo and a guide I’d happily recommend….
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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!