Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sammy
August, 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.
Tour Itinerary
- Hotel (8:00) – Asakusa (Tourist Center, Sensoji Temple, Denbouin-dori) – Akihabara (Denki Kaikan, Starbucks at Atre) – Tokyo Station Ichibangai (Pokemon Store on Character Street) – Shibuya (Crossing, Parco 6F CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA, lunch at Kugetsudo) –
- Shibuya Dismissal (14:00)
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The group joined me in the morning without any trouble. It was extremely hot and humid, so I kept an eye on how everyone was doing and did not push too hard. I had initially thought of visiting about three shops in Akihabara, but since the guests seemed tired, having arrived in Japan only the day before, we visited the electronics building and then took a break at a coffee shop in the mall before heading to Tokyo Station. At the Pokémon shop, some of the guests suddenly lit up with excitement and became energetic again. For lunch there had been a request for ramen, but when I looked into it, it was hard to find a restaurant that could take a reservation with table seating. I finally managed to find one near a shopping complex, which was one of our destinations, and we used it there. The guests wanted to spend some time shopping in Shibuya, so when the scheduled time came (14:00), we parted ways on a street in Shibuya. Incidentally, since we visited Sensoji Temple in Asakusa at around 9:00 in the morning, it was not yet too crowded and we were able to take many photos.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Sangenjaya Station～Asakusa | 440JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusa～Akihabara | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Akihabara～Tokyo | 150JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Tokyo～Shibuya | 210JPY |
| Total | 980JPY | ||
Name is Sakai Katsuomi, a national certificated interpreter & tour guide. I usually go by Summy. I would like to assist you in making your visit to Japan a wonderful treasure of life.I not only offer tours to famous tourist spots throught Japan but also provide guidance on experiencing traditional Japanese culture. If you interested in Japanese martial arts such as Karate, Judo, Aikido and Kendo, or if you are visiting Japan to train in these disciplines, I can assist you with making apointments at dojyos, interpretating during practice sessions, filming videos and accompany you on your sightseeing adventures in Japan.
Of course, I can definitely assist you with regular sightseeing. This includes visiting historical and cultural sites, exploring Japanese pop culture and subculture hotospots,and even arranging anime- related activities and character-themed shopping for children. I can customize the initerary according to yourpreferences and requests.
Sep 25, 2026
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Amazing tour guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Sammy is an exceptional tour guide-lots…
Sep 25, 2026
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Amazing tour guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Sammy is an exceptional tour guide-lots of interesting and informative insights was shared throughout our tour!
Sep 8, 2026
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Insider intro to Tokyo
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Sep 8, 2026
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Insider intro to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Sam was a fantastic guide! He seamlessly guided us through the crowds at popular sights and shared interesting Japanese culture along the way. Highly recommend!
Sep 3, 2026
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Half day Family tour
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We did a fantastic tour…
Sep 3, 2026
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Half day Family tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We did a fantastic tour (half day) with our family of 7 to Tsukiji Market and the Edo Museum.
Sammy picked us up at the Hotel and organised everything excellent. His English is very good and he provides a lot of tips and stories. Top tour especially for families!!
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Tokyo Tour
Sammy was absolutely amazing from start to…
Jul 13, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Sammy was absolutely amazing from start to finish, and my husband and I had the best time with him during our honeymoon in Tokyo! He reached out well before our trip to get to know our interests and carefully planned an itinerary that was perfectly tailored to us.
Throughout the tour, Sammy was incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and personable. He shared so much history and local insight while making the day feel relaxed and fun.
If you’re looking for a personalized, thoughtful, and unforgettable experience in Tokyo, I can’t recommend Sammy highly enough. He was one of the highlights of our entire trip!