Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — 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. 13:00 Meet up @ In front of Sushizen (Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome 14-17 Queens Ns Building)
- 2. 13:30 @ Shibuya (Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
- 3. 14:30 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 15:30 @ Meiji Shrine
- 5. 16:00 @ Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 6. 17:00 Disband @ Hilton Tokyo
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The guest was a visitor from North America who had come to Japan several times before for travel. On this occasion, the guest arrived in Tokyo on the morning of the tour, having spent time elsewhere just beforehand. The guide met the guest in front of a sushi restaurant where the guest had been having lunch. I guided the guest to places that had not been covered on previous visits to Tokyo. At Meiji Shrine, it seemed to be the guest's first experience of worship at a Shinto shrine, and the guest engaged in it earnestly. During the 4-hour tour, the guest asked a wide variety of questions, including about the political relationship between China and Japan and public sentiment, and we visited the sights while conversing. The guest was also planning a future trip to Japan with family and repeatedly asked about the best time to travel and Japan's climate. The guest mentioned wanting to come to Japan, a country they had long been interested in, around the time one of the family members graduates from high school next year. After experiencing a tour that involved transferring between public transportation such as the subway, the guest remarked, "I could never do this kind of travel so confidently and efficiently on my own."
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shinjuku Station～Shibuya Station | 170JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Shibuya Station～Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station | 600JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 770JPY | ||
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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It was a GREAT TOUR with Noripy! With a family of many different ages and walking levels this was fantastic. We were picked up from our cruise in Yokohama and dropped off at Haneda airport. We had about 10 hours before our flight and it went flawlessly.
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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Tokyo walking tour with Noripy. A+!
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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!