Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Sam
March, 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
- ①9:30 Meet at the hotel, board the taxi and head to Waters Takeshiba via the Imperial Palace
- ②10:50〜11:30 Sumida River Cruise, take the water bus to Asakusa
- ③11:30〜13:00 After exploring Asakusa, travel to Tokyo Station
- ④13:30 Arrive at a restaurant inside Tokyo Station and disband
What's a Private Tour of the Imperial Palace, Sumida River Cruise, and Asakusa Like in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America. They mentioned that they had come to Japan to take part in the Tokyo Marathon being held the following day. The day before, they had toured the Meiji Shrine and Shibuya areas by Hop On Hop Off bus. Today, we took a taxi from the Hotel to visit and photograph the Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace, which they had requested, and then moved to Waters Takeshiba. From there we boarded a water bus to Asakusa. The weather was fine, and they thoroughly enjoyed the 40-minute cruise out on the deck. In Asakusa, after visiting Sensoji Temple, they shopped along Nakamise Street. At every stop they happily took many photos. I saw them off at their desired ramen shop near Tokyo Station, where we parted ways. Both of the guests appeared to be very satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Asakusa～Akihabara | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Akihabara～Tokyo | 150JPY |
| Total | 360JPY | ||
Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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