Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Kei

December, 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. 10:00 Meet at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
  • 2. 10:20 Meiji Shrine
  • 3. 12:00 Hamarikyu Gardens
  • 4. 13:00 Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 5. 14:00 Lunch at Manpukutei
  • 6. 15:00 Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • 7. 16:00 Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise
  • 8. 17:00 Disband at Sensoji Temple

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Car Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Hamarikyu, Tsukiji, and Asakusa

Under what felt like the clearest and calmest mild autumn weather of the year, the guests seemed very pleased with Meiji Shrine, which had fewer visitors than Kyoto. They also enjoyed taking photographs at Hamarikyu Gardens. At Tsukiji, they had fun buying unusual beans and fruits. As they had requested ramen, they were also given a recommendation by the taxi driver, and they savored the everyday flavor at a long-established ramen shop in Ginza. Before visiting the East Gardens, there was enough time to view the Outer Garden and the Sakurada Gate from the car window, so I was grateful for the vehicle. The East Gardens also seemed to have fewer visitors, and we stayed until close to the garden's closing time. Finally, we made it to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa just as the illumination was beginning to come on and while many shops were still open, and the guests marveled at the atmosphere of the old downtown district. Overall, the itinerary proceeded as planned, and it was an efficient tour that made good use of the mobility of the car.

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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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