Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
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
- 1.9:00 Meet up @Hotel Tokyo
- 2.10:00 @Zojoji Temple
- 3.10:30 @Tokyo Tower
- 4.11:30 @Akihabara
- 5.12:30 @Yanaka
- 6.13:45 @Nezu Shrine
- 7.14:30 @Tsukiji (Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji Market)
- 8.15:15 Disband @Ginza
Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America on their first trip to Japan. Since they had already visited Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, and the Imperial Palace the day before, I planned the day to cover as efficiently as possible the places they wished to see, which they told me that morning. The National Museum was closed that day because the previous day had been a public holiday, so I explained this and left it out of the itinerary. At Tokyo Tower, which we visited instead of Tokyo Skytree, the guests had great fun lying on the look-down window and photographing themselves from above along with the ground scenery below. At the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, they were impressed by the huge selection of goods, and while calling family in North America from the sales floor, they searched for the items they were interested in. Most unexpectedly, before heading to Nezu Shrine, we tried to pass quickly through Yanaka shopping street, but one of the guests ended up doing some very enthusiastic shopping there. After careful consideration, they purchased vintage kimono, bamboo crafts by a renowned artisan, and power-stone accessories one after another. There was a carved wooden hanging piece they liked, but on checking it turned out to be from Bali, Indonesia rather than from Japan, so they gave up on it. Since they wished to visit as many places as possible even if it meant skipping lunch, I made the Tsukiji area our final destination. Before heading to Tsukiji Market, I took them to Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, where they gazed intently at the interior of the main hall.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shimbashi Station～Hamamatsucho Station | 146JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Akihabara Station | 209JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Akihabara Station～Nippori Station | 167JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Sendagi Station～Nezu Station | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nezu Station～Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station | 178JPY |
| Total | 878JPY | ||
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.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!