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. 8:00 Meet up @ Mercure Haneda
- 2. 9:00 @ Zojoji Temple + Tokyo Tower
- 3. 10:00 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 10:30 @ Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building, Underground Mall)
- 5. 11:00 @ Nihonbashi (Takashimaya)
- 6. 11:45 Lunch @ Chanko Room (Asakusa)
- 7. 12:30 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 8. 14:00 @ Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)
- 9. 15:00 @ Ginza (Ginza 4-chome Intersection, Ginza M Whisky Museum, Kabukiza Theater)
- 10. 16:00 Disband @ Keihin Kamata Station
Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for an Anime Fan? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest, from North America, is a fan of anime and games and had wanted to visit Japan for a long time. At the character street beneath Tokyo Station, the guest was delighted to find a Kirby cafe, saying "I love Kirby," and bought a mango tart cake from the selection on offer, eating it in one bite right after stepping outside Tokyo Station. With a smile, the guest said it was delicious. For lunch, the guest had a chanko set meal in Asakusa and was very satisfied, saying it too was delicious. At the guest's strong request, we visited the Tokyo National Museum and toured the Japanese Gallery, where the guest took many photographs. The guest planned to visit the National Museum of Nature and Science alone the following day. The guest had been asked to bring back a whisky that, although not made in Japan, is sold only in Japan, and asked me where it could be purchased. I called a whisky museum in Ginza that I found online, and the desired whisky was available there, so we headed over. The guest was able to purchase it successfully and, joking that "this makes my promotion certain," was very pleased.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Keikyu Line Otorii Station～Shinagawa Station | 230JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shinagawa Station～Hamamatsucho Station | 170JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Kasumigaseki Station | 900JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Ueno Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ueno Station～Ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line Higashi-Ginza Station～Sengakuji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 8 | Train | Keikyu Main Line Sengakuji Station～Keikyu Kamata Station | 230JPY |
| Total | 1,530JPY | ||
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 was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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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!