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. 8:50 Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
  • 2. 9:20 Tsukiji Outer Market, Namiyoke Shrine, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
  • 3. 10:40 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Nakamise Street
  • 4. 11:10 Lunch @ Chikuan
  • 5. 12:10 Senso-ji Temple
  • 6. 13:20 Ueno, Statue of Saigo Takamori, Kiyomizu Kannon-do Temple, Ueno Toshogu Shrine
  • 7. 14:20 Azabudai Hills
  • 8. 14:40 Dismissal @ In front of teamLab Borderless

What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like with Tsukiji, Asakusa, and teamLab? A Licensed Guide's Report

I guided a group visiting from North America on a private day tour of Tokyo. Because they preferred comfortable travel even at a higher cost, we used taxis for the entire itinerary. At Tsukiji, the guests enjoyed tuna, steamed pork buns, and candied strawberries, and since they said they would like udon or ramen for lunch, I took them to an udon restaurant in Asakusa. They also purchased items such as omamori charms and daruma dolls, and they especially loved the melon bread filled with whipped cream. Since they had been awake since 3:00 in the morning, they began to look tired around Ueno, so we moved earlier than planned to Azabudai Hills, where a teamLab reservation had been made. After returning home, I received an email saying they had written a review, and I was delighted that they seemed satisfied.

Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!

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