Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

**Title:** What's a Private Family Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Harajuku, and Shibuya

The guests were a group from Oceania. I had been told there would be a group of several people, but as some members did not join, the group ended up being smaller than expected.

Because there was a considerable difference between the itinerary proposed by the guests' travel agency and what the guests actually wanted, I reworked the itinerary on the spot before the tour began, while listening to their preferences. Since they wanted an early lunch at Tsukiji, I first took them to Asakusa, which was relatively nearby. In the afternoon they had a reservation at an animal cafe in Harajuku, so I prioritized that timing, but since the cafe did not open until 13:00, we ended up with time to spare after arriving early, which was a bit unfortunate.

The guests asked to return to their Hotel by 15:00 because they were heading to the airport right after the tour ended. I wanted to save as much time as possible at the animal cafe and on Takeshita Street, but it was challenging to keep everyone together, as some of the guests were often drawn to items in the shops and kept leaving the route. I had thought it would be difficult to include the Shibuya Scramble Crossing within the time available, but thanks to the driver, John, we were at least able to set aside time for some of the guests to take photos.

Fortunately, it was a weekday and the roads were not very congested, so we were able to return to the Hotel before 15:00. I would like to thank John from the transportation company.

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Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.