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. 10:00 Meet up ＠Hotel Classic Akasaka
- 2. 10:30 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Main Gate, Nijubashi Bridge)
- 3. 11:00 ＠Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building, Midori no Madoguchi, Yaesu Exit)
- 4. 11:45 ＠Nihonbashi (Takashimaya Food Floor)
- 5. 12:30 Lunch ＠"Chanko Room" (Asakusa)
- 6. 13:00 ＠Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Nakamise-dori Street, West Approach)
- 7. 15:00 ＠Meiji Shrine
- 8. 16:20 Disband ＠Hotel Classic Akasaka
Title: What Is a Family-Friendly Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. According to the group, there was some lively energy among the younger members. On Tokyo's quiet subway, the group was mindful of good manners and staying quiet so as not to disturb others, but in reality everyone was very well-behaved. I felt that booking the family-friendly Tokyo tour was a wonderful expression of the group's care for one another. In Asakusa, I guided them to a spot on the western approach where you can try goldfish scooping, a place I do not usually include. They quickly decided to give it a try. Using three "poi" scoops, one member of the group tried hard but could not catch a single goldfish; however, at Senso-ji Temple, their omikuji fortune came out as "good luck." Another member drew a "bad luck" omikuji, but managed to scoop one goldfish with a single "poi." Yet, perhaps out of kindness, they released the goldfish right after catching it. Meanwhile, another member of the group showed interest in the melon pan being sold nearby and asked what it was, so I explained that it is a very popular type of bread. During their stay in Tokyo, which will last a few days, the group mentioned they have a reservation at teamLab Planets coming up, and among the places we visited today, they expressed a wish to return to spots they loved, such as Nakamise Street and the food floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya. As the tour was coming to an end, it began to drizzle, but we managed to arrive at the Hotel safely before the rain started in earnest. At first, I was concerned that jet lag might make the younger members of the group quite sleepy in the afternoon, but after lunch and dorayaki ice cream in Asakusa, everyone seemed to perk up. The group remarked that they expected everyone would head to bed early tonight and sleep soundly.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Nagatacho Station～Sakuradamon Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Akasaka Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 600JPY | ||
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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