Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Takako
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. 10:30 Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower
- 2. 11:00 Sakuradamon, Nijubashi, Statue of Kusunoki Masashige
- 3. 12:00 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Sensoji Temple
- 4. 12:40 Lunch @ Ramen Tanaka Soba
- 5. 14:00 Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza
- 6. 16:00 Shibuya Robot Cafe, Scramble Crossing
- 7. 17:10 Dismissal @ Hanzomon Line platform
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The guests were a group visiting from Europe. Since they had suggested in detail the places they wanted to see in advance, I guided them almost exactly according to their wishes. When eating ramen, one of the guests used a fork and spoon they had brought along. At Sensoji Temple, they lit candles in accordance with their faith. Nezu Shrine had few visitors, and they liked it very much. At Pepper Parlor, the English function was slightly broken so conversation was limited and there was mostly just dancing, but since the guests had requested to visit because the museum where one of them currently works has the same thing, they were satisfied. The walk from the Hotel to Nagatacho Station on the Yurakucho Line was quite far, so I thought it was not a very good route. The bus passed alongside Ueno Park, which was a different experience from the subway, so I think that was nice. We spent a relaxed time at Pepper Parlor, so we went considerably over the scheduled time, but it was interesting to hear various stories. At the end, I told them which exit to use when getting off the subway, and we parted on the platform.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagatacho～Sakuradamon | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Hibiya～Asakusa | 290JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Ueno-hirokoji | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Ueno Matsuzakaya-mae～Nezu Shrine-mae | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Nippori～Shibuya | 210JPY |
| Total | 1,070JPY | ||
Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
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Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.