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 @The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Hotel
- 2. 10:45 @Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, matcha break at "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park, Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street)
- 3. 13:00 @Akihabara (Yodobashi Camera)
- 4. 14:00 @Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit, Daimaru Tokyo, station building, Marunouchi side station plaza)
- 5. 14:45 @Rikugien Garden
- 6. 16:00 Disband @Nagatacho Station
Can You Do a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Covering Asakusa, Akihabara, and a Japanese Garden? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were first-time visitors to Japan from North America, and they were very active. Yesterday, they had visited the Imperial Palace on their own, and our planning session began with their question, "Can't we go inside?" Since the itinerary had not been finalized through our email exchanges beforehand, I listened to their wish to visit Japanese and historical places and built today's plan around that. At the same time, regarding a visit to the Tokyo Skytree observation deck, which could not be covered within the tour time, I explained how to make a reservation on the website.
At places like the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, they were very excited and took many photos. At a tea shop, they were eager to try a set of Japanese sweets with matcha and enjoyed the experience with great satisfaction. By chance we passed a municipal park where a flea market was being held, and they looked at the items there with interest as well. Their enthusiasm for sightseeing was very high, to the point that they wanted to prioritize sightseeing even if it meant cutting into lunchtime. In Akihabara, I let them feel the overall atmosphere of the district from the main street, and to give them a firsthand experience inside a specific shop, we entered a large electronics store, which they enjoyed immensely. They wanted to buy a toy made of a curious clay-like rubber material, but the line at the cashier was too long, so they decided to come back another day. Some of the guests wished to buy cosmetics and matcha-related sweets as souvenirs, and since they would be coming to Tokyo Station the next day, I took them to a department store directly connected to Tokyo Station and showed them the relevant sales floors. At the final destination, Rikugien Garden, they fully savored the atmosphere of the Japanese garden, a complete change from the earlier bustle. Here too they took many photos.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Akasaka-mitsuke Station～Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tsukuba Express Line, Asakusa Station～Akihabara Station | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | JR Yamanote Line, Akihabara Station～Tokyo Station | 150JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Station～Komagome Station | 180JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Komagome Station～Nagatacho Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,140JPY | ||
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.
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!