Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
February, 2025
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. 9:00 Meet up ＠Hotel Tokyo
- 2. 9:30 ＠Zojoji Temple + Tokyo Tower
- 3. 10:15 ＠Ginza (Kabukiza Theater, Ginza 4-chome Intersection, Ginza Main Street)
- 4. 10:45 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 5. 11:30 ＠Otemachi (salesforce tower Tokyo)
- 6. 12:00 Lunch ＠Suju Dining (inside Shin-Marunouchi Building)
- 7. 13:00 ＠Tokyo Station (Marunouchi side station plaza, inside the station building, underground mall, Yaesu Exit)
- 8. 13:30 ＠Nihonbashi (Takashimaya Food Hall)
- 9. 14:15 ＠Meiji Shrine
- 10. 14:50 ＠Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 11. 15:10 ＠Omotesando (KiddyLand, POP MART Harajuku Main Store)
- 12．16:00 Dismissal ＠Hotel Tokyo
Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was visiting Japan for the first time from North America. After this Tokyo tour, they planned to spend several days in Kyoto, then a few days in Osaka, before returning to Tokyo for further sightseeing. Since they had arrived in Japan the previous day, today was their first day of sightseeing, so we started by practicing how to use public transportation. During the visit to the Imperial Palace, after passing through Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, and the Main Gate, as we were heading toward Tokyo Station, the guest showed me Google Maps and mentioned they wanted to stop by the Tokyo head office of the company they work for. The building was located in Otemachi, just about a five-minute walk from Tokyo Station. When I introduced to the receptionist that the guest works at the head office, they kindly offered to take a commemorative photo for us. Afterward, we moved to the Shin-Marunouchi Building for lunch. The guest was interested in ramen, but as I wanted them to sit down and enjoy a healthy Japanese meal, I guided them to a Japanese restaurant. There they ordered a lunch set featuring wagyu beef steak as the main dish, and they enjoyed it very much, saying it was delicious. We purchased the Shinkansen ticket for the trip to Kyoto at Tokyo Station. The afternoon plan had not been decided between Senso-ji Temple and Meiji Shrine, but since the guest was looking for a character item called "Labubu" that a friend had asked them to find, I judged that the Harajuku area was essential. After visiting Meiji Shrine, we went around several shops searching for the item. It was not available at Sanrio or Kiddy Land on Takeshita Street, but we finally reached the POP MART Harajuku flagship store, which I found on Google Maps, and the guest was very pleased to be able to purchase it in the end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Shirokanedai Station～Mita Station | 900JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line Mita Station～Daimon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Higashi-Ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Namboku Line Shirokanedai Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 900JPY | ||
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!