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
- 08:00 Meet at hotel
- 09:00-09:40. Shibuya Scramble Square
- 10:10-11;00 Visit Meiji Shrine
- 11:30-13:00. Ginza sightseeing, lunch
- 13:30-14:40. Ueno National Museum
- 15:00-16:00. Asakusa sightseeing
- 16:00-17:00. From Asakusa to Minato Mirai, disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Tokyo began at 08:00, when the guide met the guests at hotel, and finished at 16:00. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish.
From there the group visited Shibuya Scramble Square at 09:00, 11;00 Visit Meiji Shrine at 10:10, Ginza sightseeing, lunch at 11:30, Ueno National Museum at 13:30 and Asakusa sightseeing at 15:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Minato Mirai to Shibuya by train (502JPY); Shibuya to Meiji-jingumae by train (178JPY); Meiji-jingumae to Ginza by train (178JPY); Ginza to Ueno by train (178JPY); Ueno to Asakusa by train (178JPY); Asakusa to Shimbashi by train (209JPY); Shimbashi to Yokohama by train (483JPY); Yokohama to Minato Mirai by train (193JPY). Across 8 sections the fare came to 2,099JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like for a Cruise Ship Guest? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest arrived in Japan on a cruise to join this private tour after returning to the country for the first time in about 50 years. On the day of the tour, the weather was extremely foggy, so instead of the planned visit to Tokyo Tower, we went to the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno. The guest viewed the exhibits carefully and seemed particularly impressed by the Meiji-era paintings. The guest also enjoyed a pleasant walk through Meiji Shrine. That day there were many cruise visitors, and the plaza at Meiji Shrine was so crowded that it was nearly full. An Ikebana exhibition by the Ikenobo school was being held there, and the guest appeared to enjoy it very much. This private tour in Tokyo was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides serving all 47 prefectures.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Minato Mirai～Shibuya | 502JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shibuya～Meiji-jingumae | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Meiji-jingumae～Ginza | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Ginza～Ueno | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Ueno～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Asakusa～Shimbashi | 209JPY |
| Section 7 | Train | Shimbashi～Yokohama | 483JPY |
| Section 8 | Train | Yokohama～Minato Mirai | 193JPY |
| Total | 2,099JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 08:00, and the tour finished at From Asakusa to Minato Mirai at 16:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours in total, from 08:00 to 16:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Shibuya Scramble Square, 11;00 Visit Meiji Shrine, Ginza sightseeing, lunch, Ueno National Museum and Asakusa sightseeing.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 2,099JPY per person across 8 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?
Kappa 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.
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