Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

September, 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. 9:30 Meet at Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
  • 2. 10:00 Meiji Shrine
  • 3. 11:40 Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 4. 13:40 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
  • 5. 15:10 Nihonbashi Takashimaya
  • 6. 15:20 Disband at Nihonbashi

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour from Meiji Shrine to Tsukiji and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

For guests visiting Japan for the first time, I explained Japanese history and Shinto at Meiji Shrine in a way that even younger members of the group could intuitively feel and understand. Although there was shade, the shrine's forest was still hot, so we entered from the First Torii, passed through the South Approach and the inner precinct, and exited via the North Approach — the reason being that we could then move efficiently from Yoyogi Station straight to the Tsukiji Outer Market on the Oedo Line. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, the guests thoroughly enjoyed a set meal in the food court, starting with wagyu beef and also featuring bluefin tuna, and were very pleased. On the way to Asakusa, they had fun taking commemorative photos with character statues at a game company's headquarters, and in Asakusa they were also satisfied with shaved ice. We walked while chatting about things designed to spark curiosity, such as why the Skytree appears to look unstable depending on the direction from which you view it. Finally, we parted ways at the basement food floor of a department store, as had been requested.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
Section 2TrainYoyogi～Tsukiji Market220JPY
Section 3TrainHigashi-Ginza～Asakusa220JPY
Section 4TrainAsakusa～Nihonbashi180JPY
Total770JPY

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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