Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
November, 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. 10:30 Meet @ Hotel
- 2. 11:30 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 3. 13:00 @ Nihonbashi Takashimaya (jewelry section, underground food hall)
- 4. 13:45 Lunch @ Tokyo Station Ramen Street
- 5. 14:30 @ Imperial Palace East Gardens (Ninomaru Garden)
- 6. 15:00 @ Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate, Sakuradamon Gate)
- 7. 15:30 @ Ginza (KOMEHYO, Ginza Chuo-dori, 4-chome intersection)
- 8. 16:50 Disband @ Shinagawa Station front
Title: What's a Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors to Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Before coming to Japan, they had spent a few days in Asia, and they had already visited Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, so they were not affected by jet lag. The guests have traveled all over the world and shared that they would like to spend about six months at a time living in places they enjoy. Since they had taken a liking to Japan, they asked which coastal areas near the sea I could recommend. There was also a question about my thoughts on the results of a recent election overseas.
Because one of the guests had enjoyed wonton ramen, we chose the Ramen Street in the basement of Tokyo Station for lunch. Although it was not wonton ramen, everyone in the group found the ramen very delicious.
The guests also asked me to introduce shops where they could purchase pearls and brand-name bags. Regarding pearls, there happened to be a specialty shop for Akoya pearls near the Nitenmon Gate of Sensoji Temple, so we visited it, but they did not make a purchase. After that, I introduced department stores such as Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi, as well as the Ginza branch of KOMEHYO, which handles pre-owned luxury brand goods. They mentioned that they would return to shop again over the following days.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shinagawa Station～Kanda Station | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Kanda Station～Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Nihonbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station～Ginza-itchome Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Yurakucho Station～Shinagawa Station | 170JPY |
| Total | 950JPY | ||
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!