Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kazu
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
- 1.830 Meet at Hotel
- 2.900 Tsukiji Market
- 3.1030 Akihabara
- 4.1115Asakusa
- 5.1230 Meiji Shrine
- 6.1330 Harajuku & Shopping at Uniqlo
- 7.1430 Shibuya Crossing + Hachi
- 8.1500 Finish at Shibuya
What Does a Private Full-Day Tokyo Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Akihabara, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya
After breakfast ran long and a short wait, we headed to Tsukiji. At the intermediate wholesalers' building, the guests came across unusual items and even saw a tuna being filleted into halves. They were delighted, saying everything was so unusual. After that, we walked around the outer market shops and moved on to Akihabara. Here, rather than anime, the guests were interested in cutting-edge mobile phones and home electronics, and said they would come back on their own. After just looking at a maid cafe and game shops, we went from Suehirocho to Asakusa. We passed through Nakamise Street and under the temple gate, and even though I suggested against it, the guests drew omikuji fortunes. One turned out to be "good luck," but the other came out as "bad luck." I offered comfort, saying the good fortune would cover the other, but there was still a bit of disappointment. From Asakusa we went on to Meiji Shrine, where there were many questions about Shinto. The guests enjoyed the chrysanthemum exhibition, the many offerings, sake, sweets, and more. Here they drew omikuji again to turn things around, but the result was not particularly encouraging. (Perhaps caution really is in order.) From there we went around Takeshita Street and on to Shibuya. One small setback here was that, due to Halloween, the walkway of the Inokashira Line overlooking the scramble crossing was blocked off, and the Hachiko statue was covered up. I had not researched this well enough. Still, the guests were generally satisfied, and we parted ways in Shibuya. I recommended a yakiniku restaurant for the evening, but in the end it seems they did not go.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Roppongi～Tsukiji | 178JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tsukiji～Akihabara | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Suehirocho～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Asakusa～Kanda | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Kanda～Harajuku | 178JPY |
| Section 6 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya | 178JPY |
| Total | 1,068JPY | ||
My name is KAZU HAKATA. 73years old (as of end AUG2025). I started as a guide from March 2023. Graduated from KYOTO Univ Intl Economics and MBA from INSEAD in France. (14 years in overseas, LUX, Paris, Hong Kong) . I used to work in Banking, Telecommunication, Air Line, Financial Trading as CFO. I did more than 150 days of Guide since 2023,Tokyo( most of the Guides), Nikko, Hakone, Kamakura, and other area. Born in Hyogo Pref. I lived 26 years in Kansai and know quite well Kyoto, Nara, Osaka ,Kobe, Wakayama ( Koya san + Kumano Kodo).
I know not only touristic sites, but I can show you hidden charming points of JAPAN. If you can enjoy your tour in JAPAN, it is also my pleasure. I will do as much as I can to assist you to understand Japanese history, culture, nature, and a real life in JAPAN.
[FRANCAIS]
J’ai commencee a Guide apres avoir obtenu Diplome de Francaise en fevrier 2023. Jusqu’a maintenant j’ai effectue plus de 150 guides dont 1/4 francais. Principalement a Tokyo , mais de temps en temps aux Nikko, Kamakura, Kawaguchiko, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Okayama, Naoshima.
A Tokyo, les sites frequentes sont Tsukiji, Hama Rikyu, Asakusa, Jardin Imperial, Rikugi-En , Yanaka, Ueno, Ameyoko, Musee Nationale, Akihabara, Jardin de Korakuen , Harajuku, Sanctuaire de Meiji, ruelle de Tekeshita , Aoyama, Shibuya, Temple de Gotokuji, etc.
Comme je suis ne a Hyogo ( ouest du Japon) et etudie a Kyoto, Je connais bien Kyoto,Nara,Osaka, Mont Koya, Hieizan. En plus j’ai travaille a Osaka 2017-2019.pendant cette periode j’ai souvent visitee des sites touristiques a Kyoto, Nara, Osaka. J’ai fait les randonnes a Kumono Kodo et 33 temples en Kansai.
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Kazu Rocks!!
Kazu was a gem! From our booking well in advance…
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Kazu Rocks!!
Kazu was a gem! From our booking well in advance of our trip until we parted ways, his communication and attentiveness to our wants and needs was amazing. We were able to say where we wanted to explore and he found some great spots for us. He helped us figure out Tokyo’s train system, gave great facts about the area, gave us travel tips, and provided us with an unforgettable day. Oh, and we walked about 23,000 steps that day and he was only about 3 weeks post op from a knee replacement! That’s dedication!
Oct 19, 2025
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My guide, Kazuyasu Hakata, modified some of the tour,…
Oct 19, 2025
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
My guide, Kazuyasu Hakata, modified some of the tour, at my request, to visit older (traditional) Temples/Shrines in the Tokyo area. The 6-hour tour included: Tsukiji Outer Market, Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon) Temple, Zuirin-ji Temple, Temples in the Taito – Yanaka Area, Daien Ji Temple (lunch break at the neighborhood festival), Nezu Shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and the Kyu Asakura House. Kazuyasu Hakata was very informative about each site and answered all my questions.
Oct 9, 2025
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Kazuyas brought us all around Tokyo and was…
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kazuyas brought us all around Tokyo and was a great guide. It is very informative to get a
personalized tour from a Japanese local. The 6 hours flew by! Definitely a recommendation
to do early on in your time in Tokyo to learn the city. Kazuyas was great!
Sep 26, 2025
JulieD4351
We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed…
Sep 26, 2025
JulieD4351
We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
The absolute best guy. We had kazuyasu Hakata. He was absolutely wonderful. Showed us
all around Tokyo. Took us where ever we wanted to go and recommended a bunch of
places for us. Highly recommend!! We had the best day.