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 Meet up @ Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
- 2. 11:30 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge)
- 3. 12:00 @ The National Art Center, Tokyo
- 4.12:30 Lunch @ Suju Dining (inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi)
- 5.13:45 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS, etc.)
- 6. 15:00 @ Akihabara (Cultures ZONE, Yodobashi Camera)
- 7. 16:10 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
- 8. 18:00 @ teamLab Planets
- 9. 19:00 Dismiss @ Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Roppongi, Asakusa, and teamLab Planets
The guest was a visitor from North America who mentioned that English was easier for them than their first language. On the day, the guest shared several shops and places they were curious about, and I incorporated them into the tour as much as possible. Regarding a bar called Centifolia, it turned out to be located in Azabu-Juban. Due to time constraints, I could not actually guide them to the spot, but I explained that it was quite close by showing the direction and estimated walking time from Roppongi Station. For a place called Sanskrit Tattoo, which the guest had searched for in advance in order to get a colored tattoo in Japan, the address was in Shibuya, so we were able to confirm the actual location. The guest planned to visit the next day to get the tattoo. The guest was worried, asking, "People with tattoos can't enter Japanese hot springs, right?" I shared my personal view that, since many Japanese people have now seen foreign tourists getting tattoos as fashion, as well as celebrities such as soccer players shown on television, the old prejudice has likely decreased. Asakusa was a bit rushed, but since we accessed it from Akihabara via the Tsukuba Express, we were able to arrive in a shorter time than using the subway. For the final destination, since the guest was interested in anime and high technology, we experienced teamLab Planets in Toyosu, which was close to the accommodation. The guest seemed to enjoy it. For lunch, the guest was impressed and delighted by a set meal of grilled miso-marinated fish, finding it very delicious.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Yurikamome Line Daiba Station～Toyosu Station | 820JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Toyosu Station～Sakuradamon Station | 900JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Nogizaka Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Toei Bus Roppongi Station Stop～Shibuya Station Stop | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station～Akihabara Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Tsukuba Express Akihabara Station～Asakusa Station | 210JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station～Shimbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 8 | Free Pass | Yurikamome Line Shimbashi Station～Shin-Toyosu Station | 0JPY |
| Section 9 | Free Pass | Yurikamome Line Toyosu Station～Daiba Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 2,140JPY | ||
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.
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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!