Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Tachi
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) 9:00 Meet @ Hotel (8-16 Shiomi 2-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
- 2) 9:50 Asakusa <Sensoji Temple・Nakamise Shopping Street・Hanayashiki Street・Nishi-Sando・Hoppy Street・Kannon Street>
- 3) 11:20 Tsukiji Market & Lunch
- 4) 12:50 Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square (1-22 Akasaka 8-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1F)
- 5) 13:40 Shibuya <Crossing・Hachiko Statue> & Break @ Starbucks Coffee SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 2F Store (21 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 6QFRONT 2F)
- 6) 15:00 Dismiss @ JR Musashino Line Shin-Kiba Station Ticket Gate
What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Tsukiji, and Shibuya
The guests were visitors from Oceania, one of whom had visited Japan about 25 years earlier. In advance communication, they mentioned that they had no food allergies and no particular requests regarding destinations. At the meeting point, I went over the precautions for the day and reconfirmed the itinerary together with the guests. After strolling around Asakusa, during the tour of Tsukiji it turned out that one of the guests could not eat seafood, so at the food court of the fish market dining hall they enjoyed a chicken dish instead. The tour continued smoothly afterward, but following a break at a coffee shop in Shibuya, the guests said they were a little tired. We decided to cancel the planned visit to Meiji Shrine and head straight back to the hotel. After arriving at Shin-Kiba Station, I was kindly and unexpectedly given a souvenir from the guests before we parted ways.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Keiyo Line Shiomi Station～JR Keiyo Line Hatchobori Station | 170JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Hatchobori Station～Toei Subway Asakusa Line Asakusa Station | 900JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Toei Subway Asakusa Line Asakusa Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Toei Subway Oedo Line Tsukiji-shijo Station～Toei Subway Oedo Line Aoyama-itchome Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Aoyama-itchome Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Shibuya Station～Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Shin-Kiba Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,070JPY | ||
Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel_O
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10/10 would do again!
Our guide, Tachi was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and…
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel_O
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
10/10 would do again!
Our guide, Tachi was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and patient with our group. Their
expertise made our vacation fun, educational, and stress-free!
May 24, 2026
Meander63637687943
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Tour guide Tachi is the best!
A most enjoyable and…
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Meander63637687943
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover’s Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tour guide Tachi is the best!
A most enjoyable and personalized tour . Tachi was most professional and knowledgeable.
She provided very very thorough historical information about the 4 gardens we visited. I
would highly recommend her!
May 19, 2026
Jai_K
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
I would definitely…
I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Tachi…
May 19, 2026
Jai_K
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
I would definitely…
I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Tachi was so helpful in showing us around and answering all our questions. It was a great idea to do this on the first day since we covered most of the popular cultural sights and areas with her leaving the ret of our days for other specific interests.
May 5, 2026
Gary33556
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour of the highlights of Tokyo
Tachi was our guide. What…
May 5, 2026
Gary33556
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour of the highlights of Tokyo
Tachi was our guide. What a wonderful experience. She communicated very effectively before our departure to plan a very nice tour around the city. On the day of departure, it was raining very heavily in Tokyo and we considered rescheduling, but went ahead anyway. She met us at our hotel just as planned and set out on a very nice tour that visited all the sites we wanted to see. We used the subway system to move about the city. We we very happy with the tour and would book with her again in the future if we return to Tokyo. Hint: download PASMO to your phone to pay for subway rides.