Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Noripy
October, 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 @ Grand Hyatt Tokyo
- 2. 9:30~9:45 View from the car window @ National Diet Building, Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge), Kasumigaseki government office district, etc.
- 3.10:00 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine), Asahi Breweries Headquarters + viewing Tokyo Skytree from a distance
- 4.11:45 @ Akihabara Yodobashi Camera
- On the way, view the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station from the car window
- 5.12:15 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
- 6. 12:30 Lunch @ Tsujita (ramen restaurant inside FUKURAS)
- 7.13:30 Shopping @ Kamo (soccer shop, in front of Shibuya PARCO)
- 8.13:50 @ Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 9.14:20 @ Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
- 10.15:00 Disband @ Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Title: What Can You Do on a Rainy Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time to attend an international conference. They had already visited Kyoto and were spending time in Tokyo for their remaining days. Unfortunately, it was rainy, so we viewed the Imperial Palace only from the car window. Instead, we visited several indoor shopping spots that the guests were interested in. At Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, the guests were amazed the moment they stepped inside. They took photos and videos, got into high spirits with the upbeat background music, and even called out to an unfamiliar shopper on the escalator, exchanging cheerful greetings with each other.
The guests wished to buy Japan national soccer team jerseys as souvenirs for children, so I guided them to the Kamo Shibuya store, which was within walking distance from where we had eaten. One of the guests purchased three jerseys in total, bearing the names of Kubo and Doan. At Sensoji Temple, the guests also bought many expensive prayer beads at the amulet counter. At Tokyo Midtown Roppongi, our final stop, the guests showed interest in Japanese kitchen knives at "Nihonbashi Kiya," and since it was close to their accommodation, they seemed to be planning to return to shop again.
For lunch, we had a quick meal at a ramen shop in Shibuya, where the guests experienced buying meal tickets and waiting in line to be shown to their seats. They savored regular soup ramen and tsukemen ramen, exclaiming "Delicious!" On the way back in the car, the guests applauded and said it had been "the most enjoyable tour," making it a delightful tour for everyone despite the rain.
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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!