Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

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

  • １．9:30 Meet at Hotel Keihan Tsukiji Ginza Grande
  • ２．10:00 Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise
  • ３．11:30 Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • ４．13:00 Lunch Ramen Santouka
  • ５．13:30 Takeshita Street
  • ６．14:00 Meiji Shrine
  • ７．15:00 Shibuya Crossing
  • ８．15:30 Disband at Shibuya Station

What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya

Under a truly magnificent blue sky, may I share these perfect photos taken during the tour? The weather today was the finest we have had all year.

At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, after providing a solid overview of the imperial system and the feudal domain structure, we thoroughly explored the former Edo Castle grounds. The guests asked intense and passionate questions, and I responded with equally strong answers (never aggressively, of course), making for a succession of wonderfully rich moments. At the same time, the guests were taking many photographs with their single-lens reflex cameras. Although they said they had eaten a hearty breakfast, they mentioned they had become hungry, so we headed straight from Meiji-jingumae Station to a ramen restaurant for lunch. As usual, without much of a wait, they enjoyed a spicy ramen and a miso ramen, eating with great relish. At Meiji Shrine, they marveled at the wooden shrine buildings, and finally, at the Shibuya crossing, they were amazed by the high level of civility that allowed pedestrians to pass without colliding, and I explained the historical and cultural background behind this. It was personally very rewarding to share such a memorable day with the guests.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassTsukiji～Asakusa900JPY
Section 2Free PassAsakusa～Takebashi0JPY
Section 3Free PassOtemachi～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
Section 4Free PassKita-sando～Shibuya0JPY
Total900JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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Great intro to Tokyo
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