Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

Title: What Is a Private Family-Friendly Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report from Asakusa to Akihabara

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Because the guests' accommodation was located within the Tokyo Disneyland area, I proposed JR Hatchobori Station as the most convenient meeting point. Since the station has only one ticket gate, we were able to meet up smoothly without any confusion.

The booking was registered for three adults and one child, but the group actually turned out to be four guests in total. I had been informed that they followed a vegetarian diet, and I had initially planned to take them to a curry restaurant in Naka-Okachimachi first. However, since they had eaten a fairly large breakfast, and taking the group's needs into account, I changed the itinerary to first bring them to Asakusa and then have lunch at a plant-based-friendly cafe in Higashi-Ginza. Because the portions at the curry restaurant would have been quite large, I believe this change was the right decision.

At every location, I allowed a little extra time so the guests could enjoy shopping. I had planned to guide them through Akihabara at the end, but as some of the guests became a little tired, the guests decided to end the tour early. We caught a taxi in front of Sendagi Station and parted ways there.

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Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.