Tokyo: Around the Imperial Palace — Guide Yumiko

Tour title: What Can You See on a Private Half-Day Car Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report

Due to poor weather and because the guests needed to return to their Hotel by 2:00, the guests arranged a car for the tour. First, we toured the area around the Imperial Palace, where the guests showed great interest in the history of the Tokugawa shoguns and the Emperor, as well as in the surrounding buildings. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, they strolled around, enjoying the old shops and the atmosphere. At Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, a Buddhist service was being held, so after offering incense, they watched part of the service for a while. The guests enjoyed the pancakes they had wished to try in Harajuku, taking photos before savoring them. After that, they enjoyed exploring Takeshita Street. On the way back to the Hotel, they enjoyed the scenery from the car, passing by the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the Gaien area.

This private half-day car tour was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures.

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Tour Report by Yumiko

Hello, I am Yumiko Hoshida. I was born in Osaka and live in Tokyo now. I have been to UK (ESL) and The USA (Executive Secretary course) as a student.
After I came back to Japan, I worked at Osaka EXPO as an interpreter. And then I worked at foreign companies at Osaka and Tokyo. After resignation, I have got the national guiding license. I have been enjoying guiding sightseeing spots and showing Japanese history & culture etc. to the guests from overseas. It is really wonderful for me to spend time with foreign guests in Japan.
I am very looking forward to welcoming foreign guests.
I do hope to see YOU soon!