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
- 9:00 Hotel Shinjuku
- 9:40 ＠Tsukiji Outer Market
- 11:30 ＠East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
- 12:45 ＠Asakusa
- 14:00 End at Asakusa
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Hotel Shinjuku at 9:00, Tsukiji Outer Market at 9:40, East Gardens of the Imperial Palace at 11:30 and Asakusa at 12:45.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tochomae to Tsukiji Market by train (280JPY); Tsukiji to Otemachi by train (180JPY); Otemachi to Asakusa by train (180JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 640JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from North America. Through email correspondence beforehand, we had already decided to visit Tsukiji, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa. On the morning of the tour we confirmed the order, planning to finish in Asakusa and then let the guests continue on their own.
The guests had been very much looking forward to the food walk in Tsukiji, so they skipped breakfast before we met. They ordered grilled crab, beef with sea urchin, and fatty tuna sushi. As the photos show, they looked very happy. We spent about two hours here, so I was prepared to extend the tour by an hour. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, they seemed to especially enjoy the Japanese garden. In Asakusa I introduced various shops, including those along Kappabashi Street, and it seemed they planned to enjoy shopping and sweets on their own after the tour. I was blessed with wonderful guests and had a very enjoyable time guiding them.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Tochomae～Tsukiji Market | 280JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tsukiji～Otemachi | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Otemachi～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Total | 640JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel Shinjuku, Tsukiji Outer Market, East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and Asakusa.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 640JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
tack is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
I have ten years guiding experience in Tokyo area. Historical spot such as Imperial palace, Japanese gardens, Buddhist temples,Shinto shrines and Fish market are my familiar tourism places.Usually I take my guest to these spot using public transportation and walk around there. Also I manage a hiking tour to Tama erea (west part of Tokyo) such as Mt.Takao, Okutama gorge, you will find that Tokyo has rich nature too. I would like to guide small group of 4 poeple max. because I want to talk to each one sufficiently. Just FYI, I had lived in the US and have engineering background. Let me guide you!
Oct 9, 2024
lilgoldie
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tack was an excellent tour guide. He helped…
Oct 9, 2024
lilgoldie
Private Tour With Tack!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tack was an excellent tour guide. He helped us navigate our 2nd day in Tokyo, complete with our first journey on the subway. We got to pick the places we wanted to see including the fish market, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa/Senso-ji Shrine. Tack was very patient with us while we ate and shopped our way around town.