Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

July, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 1. 8:30 Meet at Hotel Niwa Tokyo
  • 2. 9:15 Tokyo Tower
  • 3. 10:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 4. 13:00 Assistance with Shinkansen ticket exchange and stroll in Akihabara
  • 5. 14:00 Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise
  • 6. 14:30 Disband at Asakusa

Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Akihabara, and Asakusa

Under clear skies during the rainy season, or rather on an extremely hot day, we first enjoyed the views and plenty of photo opportunities at Tokyo Tower, then moved quickly to the Tsukiji Outer Market. After walking outdoors for a while and experiencing the tenderness of wagyu beef at a barbecue spot, we purchased bluefin tuna at the indoor fish market and enjoyed it on the upper floor. Next, since some of the guests were interested in anime, we headed to Akihabara, where they browsed anime books with great interest at a long-established bookstore chain and made some purchases. After helping with an exchange of a bullet train ticket at Akihabara, we shopped for figures efficiently at the Radio Kaikan building and walked in the shade as much as possible toward Suehirocho. In Asakusa, we enjoyed ice cream and rice crackers, and quite frequently sought out shade or went indoors. Overall, I feel we were able to move between the various spots quite efficiently in terms of time.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassSuidobashi～Onarimon900JPY
Section 2Free PassAkabanebashi～Tsukiji Shijo-mae0JPY
Section 3Free PassTsukiji～Akihabara0JPY
Section 4Free PassSuehirocho～Asakusa0JPY
Total900JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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