Tokyo: Imperial Palace & Sensoji Temple — Guide Yumiko
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
- 10:00-13:50 Yanaka, Nezu Shrine, Lunch
- 14:05-14:50 Imperial Palace
- 15:10-16:00 Sensoji Temple
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Yanaka, Nezu Shrine, Lunch at 10:00, Imperial Palace at 14:05 and Sensoji Temple at 15:10.
Public transport for the day came to 900JPY per person.
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The guests wished to visit places with fewer crowds, so they enjoyed a stroll through Yanaka. They were very interested in the quiet, narrow alleys with few tourists, as well as the temple gardens and cemeteries. They took many photos and enjoyed the atmosphere of the town with great interest. For lunch they wished to try something unusual in Japanese cuisine, so I recommended kamameshi. They were intrigued by the small iron pots. As they also wished to see the Imperial Palace, I guided them to Nijubashi Bridge and the statue of Kusunoki Masashige. They asked many questions about the emperor and the shogun. At Sensoji Temple, they enjoyed taking photos of Kaminarimon Gate, the main hall, and the garden, and were interested in the difference between Buddhism and Shinto.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Toei Metro One-Day Pass～Toei Metro One-Day Pass | 900JPY |
| Total | 900JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Yanaka, Nezu Shrine, Lunch, Imperial Palace and Sensoji Temple.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 900JPY per person across 1 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Yumiko is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello, I am Yumiko Hoshida. I was born in Osaka and live in Tokyo now. I have been to UK (ESL) and The USA (Executive Secretary course) as a student.
After I came back to Japan, I worked at Osaka EXPO as an interpreter. And then I worked at foreign companies at Osaka and Tokyo. After resignation, I have got the national guiding license. I have been enjoying guiding sightseeing spots and showing Japanese history & culture etc. to the guests from overseas. It is really wonderful for me to spend time with foreign guests in Japan.
I am very looking forward to welcoming foreign guests.
I do hope to see YOU soon!
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Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yumiko was an excellent guide. Yumiko met…
May 13, 2025
Glenda_P
4 Hour Walking Tour Tokyo
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yumiko was an excellent guide. Yumiko met us at our hotel and took us on the subway to
our agreed destinations. Yumiko was patient and caring of our needs and was very
knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to recommend Japan Guide Agency.