Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Private One-Day Tokyo Walking Tour Report: What Can You See Around Tokyo Station, Ginza, Tsukiji, and Tokyo Tower?

[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guided a private one-day tour in Tokyo for guests visiting Japan for the first time. The guests had originally lived in Asia and now had homes in Europe and North America, departing from both regions to meet up in Japan. The day before this tour, which was their first full day of sightseeing after arrival, they had visited Asakusa. Although they had traveled widely around the world, this was their very first visit to Japan for the guests. They were remarkably energetic, walking well and handling stairs with ease. While waiting for them in the lobby of the hotel designated as the meeting point, I noticed the guests coming in from outside, and upon checking discovered that they were actually staying at a private lodging in Shinjuku and had no connection to the hotel in Kanda. The reason was unclear (the guests themselves said they did not understand why this had been set as the starting point), but since the tour did in fact start from Kanda, we began with an introduction to the nearby Tokyo Station building. It was also perfect weather for walking from in front of Tokyo Station toward the Imperial Palace, and while chatting about all sorts of things with the good-humored guests, we enjoyed an autumn stroll.

One of the guests was very interested in food and had tried shabu-shabu the previous evening, laughing that the food was so delicious they were likely to gain quite a bit of weight during their stay in Japan. When we passed by the famous Kimuraya, known for its anpan, which I had only intended to mention briefly, the guests wanted to go inside and buy some, purchasing not only anpan but also croissants for a taste comparison. At the Mitsukoshi department store, they bought premium cakes requiring cooler packs as well as soup dumplings, which they sampled on the free benches on the 9th floor. Including these, and with several tastings during a food walk at Tsukiji Market, I had expected they might already be full. However, they still enjoyed a sit-down sushi lunch at a sushi restaurant. Although the tamagoyaki was not to their taste, they were satisfied, saying everything was very delicious. They also tried sea urchin for the first time. One of the guests said they did not care for raw fish, but ordered a cucumber roll and a salmon roll, finishing them completely and with satisfaction. At the end, since dessert was requested, they enjoyed taiyaki filled with sweet red bean paste at a taiyaki shop right by Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line.

They mentioned that the view from the Tokyo Skytree observation deck they had climbed the previous day had been limited due to the weather, but today, although cloudy, they were able to see the exterior view of the city from Tokyo Tower and were content. Afterward, since visiting the originally planned Koishikawa Korakuen Garden would have been difficult due to time constraints, I instead guided them to Hamarikyu, which is near Tokyo Tower. They were also very interested in the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, but by the end they were understandably tired, so we decided to return to the hotel. I helped them catch a taxi in front of Shinjuku Station and said goodbye.

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Tour Report by Noripy

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!