Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Yumi
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
- 10:00 Meet at Hotel B Ochanomizu
- Shin-Ochanomizu → Meiji-jingumae
- 10:30 Meiji Shrine, from the main hall to the west approach
- Sangubashi Station → Shinjuku
- Shinjuku → Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1
- 12:00 Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Building No. 1 Observation Deck
- Tochomae → Tsukiji Market
- 13:30 Tsukiji Market, guide to lunch (Shutoku Branch No. 2) and disband
What's a First Day in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Private Tour Report (Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Metropolitan Building, Tsukiji)
The guests were visitors from Europe on their first day in Tokyo, so I explained an overview of the city and how to use the subway. They had already obtained a mobile PASMO, which made getting around easy. They planned to join a cycling tour and a Nakasendo walking tour starting the next day, so they were an active group. After visiting Meiji Shrine, we took a leisurely walk along the West Approach. Even in the intense heat, the greenery of the trees was beautiful and it felt a little cooler. We took the Odakyu Line to Shinjuku and then used a bus to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a cool, comfortable ride. The building was not crowded, and we rested while enjoying the view. At Tsukiji, since they requested authentic sushi, I took them to Shutoku before parting ways. The lunch was 6,500 yen, but they said it would cost much more back home. I believe they were very pleased.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Shin-Ochanomizu～Meiji-jingumae | 209JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Sangubashi～Shinjuku | 136JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Tochomae～Tsukiji Market | 272JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Shinjuku～Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 | 190JPY |
| Total | 807JPY | ||
I’m YUMI. Japan is full of history, nature and culture. I would like to talk about them from many aspects. When you have some questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. There’re many off the beaten paths in Japan. If you want to walk in a hidden local area, I’ll tailor the special course as you wish.
Experiencing new foods is also one of many intriguing things during your trip. I would recommend anything from street foods such as Ramen, Yakitori to authentic Sushi or elegant courses. My policy is to cherish your feelings and time. Let’s enjoy talking and walking with me!
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We had such a lovely time with our guide, Yumi. We wanted to visit places that showed us
life for Tokyo residents plus some architecture heroes. The four hours disappeared so
quickly and Yumi had planned our tour so efficiently, no wasted time. Yumi is a star!
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We loved our day with Yumi. She was so warm and friendly and very knowledgeable. She
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Yumi was a fanty guide. She make us feel welcomed and tried to capture and pass to us
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Excellent tour with our outstanding guide, Yumi
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Excellent tour with our outstanding guide, Yumi
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Yumi is an outstanding guide. She greatly assisted in guiding us in our choices of areas Tokyo to tour based on our likes. Yumi gave us a wealth of information on Japanese history and culture specific to the areas we toured. She met us in the lobby of our Tokyo hotel and guided us with travel using the Tokyo train and subway. We choose to see the Rikugien garden, the Asakusa area of Tokyo and the Sensoji Temple. The Japanese Tea ceremony was beautiful, calming and informative. Yumi helped us arrange to add wearing Kimonos for this experience. She graciously took our photos throughout this tour. She is such a lovely lady. We highly recommend this tour and have high praises for Yumi.