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
- 09:00 Meet at Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
- 10:00 Imperial Palace East Gardens
- 11:15 Tokyo Station
- 11:40 Ueno Park
- 14:30 Lunch at Tsurukameya
- 15:30 Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji Temple)
- 17:00 Dismissal at Suidobashi Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Tokyo began at 09:00, when the guide met the guests at Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, and finished at 17:00. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at Tsurukameya at 14:30.
From there the group visited Imperial Palace East Gardens at 10:00, Tokyo Station at 11:15, Ueno Park at 11:40 and Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji Temple) at 15:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kinshicho to Otemachi by subway (209JPY); Tokyo to Ueno by train (167JPY); Ueno to Asakusa by subway (178JPY); Asakusa to Suidobashi by train (324JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 878JPY per person.
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The guests were friends visiting Japan to watch a Major League Baseball opening game. As they were on a short trip and wanted to see both Tokyo and Kyoto, I guided them around Tokyo's main highlights, helped them purchase Shinkansen tickets, and took them to Suidobashi Station, the nearest station to Tokyo Dome, to conclude the tour.
At Ueno Park, they were delighted to see the early-blooming cherry blossoms.
They also mentioned that they really wanted to see a panda if there was one, so I took them to Ueno Zoo as well, where they were very satisfied to come face to face with Xiang Xiang.
Although it was a little cold, the weather was fine, and I believe they were able to fully enjoy their day.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kinshicho～Otemachi | 209JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tokyo～Ueno | 167JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Ueno～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Asakusa～Suidobashi | 324JPY |
| Total | 878JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho at 09:00, and the tour finished at Suidobashi Station at 17:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours in total, from 09:00 to 17:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Imperial Palace East Gardens, Tokyo Station, Ueno Park and Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji Temple).
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 878JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Nobu is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
Nobu
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He showed us the hight lights of Tokyo and was very
helpfull with getting us a Suica card.
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide…
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide who showed us around our selected 4
destinations and their surroundings.
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide. It was a great introduction to Tokyo – a busy and vastly interesting city. We learned about Japanese history and toured some of the major sites including the Imperial gardens, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Nobu helped us get familiar with the subway system and explained some of Japanese cuisine. We greatly enjoyed our tour and recommend it to others!
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
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Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect start to our
Japan trip.