Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — 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. 10:00 Meet up ＠Hotel Ginza
- 2. 10:10 ＠Ginza 4-chome
- 3. 10:45 ＠Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 4. 12:20 ＠Kabuki-za Theatre
- 5. 12:30 Lunch ＠Tsukiji Market
- 6. 13:10 ＠Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple
- 7. 13:40 ＠Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
- 8. 14:40 Disband ＠Hotel Ginza
Private Tokyo Food-Focused Day Tour: A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Ginza, and Shibuya
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time, having arrived the day before, and this was their first trip to Asia, though they had traveled frequently within Europe and had some previous experience visiting other parts of Asia. It seemed clear that gourmet food was one of the main purposes of this trip. They mentioned that in their home region there are many sushi restaurants, and that enjoying "omakase" is currently a popular trend there. One of the guests happily shared that a reservation had been made for the following day at a famous sushi restaurant in Ginza — described by the guest as one of the top five in Japan — for an "omakase" sushi dinner.
Upon arriving at Tsukiji, the guests were about three times as excited as they had been at Nakamise Street in Asakusa. The first goal was to try "wagyu" beef. Since the price was quite high, I hesitated, but the guests kindly insisted that I join them, so I gratefully shared in the meal. They also tried beef cutlet. Right after that, they enjoyed nigiri sushi at a restaurant as well.
In the afternoon, we had planned to visit Rikugien Garden and Meiji Shrine, but as one of the guests grew tired, we decided to skip the gardens and shrines — experiences that can also be had to some extent in Kyoto — and instead see Shibuya before returning to the hotel. As a result, we parted ways considerably earlier than scheduled. At our farewell, the guests noted that the Ginza Mitsukoshi I had introduced in the morning was within walking distance of the hotel, and said they wanted to buy and try various things at the basement food hall.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station～Asakusa Station | 900JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station～Higashi-ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 900JPY | ||
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!