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 up @ Hilton Tokyo
- 2. 9:30 @ Rikugien Garden
- 3. 11:00 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 12:15 Lunch @ Suju Dining (inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi)
- 5. 13:30 @ Window shopping inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
- 6. 14:00 @ Shopping at shops inside Omotesando Station
- 7. 14:40 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, shopping at pharmacy)
- 8. 15:20 Disband @ In front of Shibuya Tokyu Hands
Title: What Is a Private Summer Day Tour of Tokyo Like for Guests Visiting Japan for the First Time? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time, arriving separately from different regions and meeting up in Japan for this trip. Some of the guests currently live in North America, while others live in Asia. Japanese gardens and historical sites were among the guests' main interests. Since extreme summer heat was expected, [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide chose Rikugien Garden as the first destination, so the guests could enjoy it while temperatures were still a little cooler. The guests were delighted by its beauty and expressed their joy aloud. Next, we visited the Imperial Palace, which the guests also enjoyed. However, the heat gradually became more severe. To avoid walking under the blazing sun as much as possible, I selected the shortest routes from the subway exits to each destination. After lunch, I adjusted the plan toward indoor activities. The guests enjoyed dining and window shopping at Roppongi Midtown. On the other hand, we skipped Meiji Shrine and Harajuku and instead visited an indoor cosmetics-related shop and a drugstore for souvenir shopping, where the guests were able to make their desired purchases. Finally, when I guided the guests to a hobby and lifestyle goods store at their request, even though it involved only about five minutes of walking under the blazing sun, it seemed difficult for one of the guests. I was asked about the best season to visit Japan, and I recommended the autumn foliage season and the cherry blossom season in spring for future trips.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Nishi-Shinjuku Station～Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Shinjuku Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | JR Yamanote Line, Shinjuku Station～JR Yamanote Line, Komagome Station | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | JR Yamanote Line, Komagome Station～JR Yamanote Line, Yurakucho Station | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Yurakucho Station～Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nijubashimae Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Omotesando Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Omotesando Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 956JPY | ||
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.
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