Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

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.

Tour Itinerary

  • 1. 09:50 Meet @ Hotel
  • 2. 10:00 Travel: Subway
  • 3. 10:30 Stay @ Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • 4. 11:50 Travel: Subway
  • 5. 12:15 Stay @ Tsukiji
  • 6. 13:05 Lunch @ Tsukiji Sushisei Shinkan
  • 7. 14:00 Travel: Subway
  • 8. 14:35 Stay @ Asakusa
  • 9. 15:40 Travel: Subway
  • 10. 16:15 Disband @ JR Shibuya Station

Title: Can You Visit the East Gardens, Tsukiji, and Asakusa in One Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests this time were a group with roots in Japan on both sides, which is why they were interested in historically significant spots. The requested destinations were four places: the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Sensoji Temple, and Meiji Shrine. Since visiting all of them seemed difficult, I decided to save Meiji Shrine, which was close to the hotel, for later and guide them through the remaining three spots first.

I had been informed that one of the guests had a nut allergy, so I was a little nervous, but once I learned that everyone loved sushi, I was able to confidently take them to a restaurant I regularly use in Tsukiji. By the time we finished strolling around Asakusa, the guests said they were already tired, so at the end I explained how to get to Meiji Shrine from Shibuya Station using the JR line, and then we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassShibuya Station～Otemachi Station900JPY
Section 2Free PassOtemachi Station～Tsukiji Station0JPY
Section 3Free PassTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
Section 4Free PassAsakusa Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
Total900JPY

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.

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