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
- ①10：00 Hotel
- ②10：20 Imperial Palace, Inui-dori Special Public Opening, Kitanomaru Park
- ③11：10→11：30 Kudanshita → to Shibuya
- ④11：50 Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, lunch
- ⑤13：40→14：10 Yoyogi → Asakusabashi, Ningyo Kyugetsu
- ⑥14：30 Asakusa
- ⑦15：20 Akihabara, Radio Kaikan
- ⑧15：30 Disband at Akihabara Station
- 〜There were still 30 minutes left, but since it was raining and cold and everyone was tired from walking for a long time, they said they would return to the hotel on their own, so we saw them off at the ticket gate and disbanded.
What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Imperial Palace Cherry Blossoms Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group from Europe and Oceania who had arrived the previous night. In addition to Meiji Shrine and Asakusa, which they had requested in advance, I arranged a tour that included cherry blossom viewing along the Inui-dori path of the Imperial Palace, which had just opened for special public viewing that day. Despite the cold and rain throughout the day, they were very satisfied to enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in such a rare and special setting. At Meiji Shrine, they were also delighted to happen upon a wedding ceremony taking place at just the right moment. As they mentioned they would also be visiting Nikko and Kyoto during the rest of their stay in Japan, I provided various materials and offered recommendations on places to see.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kudanshita～Shibuya | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Yoyogi～Asakusabashi | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusabashi～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Asakusa～Akihabara | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shibuya～Harajuku | 150JPY |
| Total | 930JPY | ||
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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