Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What's a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting Japan, with one member having been to Japan previously for work about 17 years ago and others visiting for the first time. This was a Tokyo sightseeing day before they planned to enjoy five days of skiing in Nagano Prefecture. At the start, I helped the group purchase an over-the-counter medicine they needed at a pharmacy. We were able to find a suitable children's version similar to what they used back home, and after taking it on the spot, the symptoms soon improved. While we chatted about various things during our travels, the group mentioned they wanted to buy books for studying Japanese, so we stopped by MARUZEN in Nihonbashi, where they purchased tax-free Japanese learning materials, including study books for children. They were very satisfied to be able to choose from a wide variety, including educational manga. During the following train ride, one of the guests was eagerly reading the study manga. For lunch, since one of the guests could not eat pork, I guided them to a chanko restaurant in Asakusa where chicken options were available. The group ordered a chicken mince set and a fried chicken set and enjoyed sharing them, while another member ordered a sashimi set and also enjoyed sake served in a wooden masu box. Meiji Jingu was close to its closing time and we could not enter, but I gave an explanation while we looked at the first torii gate. After that, on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, I introduced a recently expanded piglet cafe that has become very popular, which delighted one of the guests very much. At our final destination of Shibuya, the evening illuminations had just begun to light up the town, and the group enjoyed the sparkling scenery of Tokyo. Although it was outside the tour, the group planned to stop by Akihabara before returning to their hotel in Ryogoku. As we parted at the Shibuya ticket gate and I began to leave, I heard my name called again, and when I turned around, they wanted to take a photo together, so we took a selfie as a memory before saying 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!