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
- 9:30 Hotel Metropolitan Edmont
- 9:45 Chidorigafuchi
- 10:50 Asakusa
- 11:40 Lunch @ Chikuan
- 13:00 Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do
- 13:30 Tokyo National Museum
- 14:40 Ueno Toshogu Shrine
- 15:20 Disband @ Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Hotel Metropolitan Edmont at 9:30, Chidorigafuchi at 9:45, Asakusa at 10:50, Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do at 13:00, Tokyo National Museum at 13:30 and Ueno Toshogu Shrine at 14:40.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Iidabashi to Kudanshita by subway (180JPY); Kudanshita to Asakusa by subway (210JPY); Asakusa to Ueno by subway (180JPY); Ueno to Iidabashi by train (170JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 740JPY per person.
What Is a Rainy-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Cherry Blossoms, Asakusa, and the National Museum
I guided the guests visiting from Oceania. It rained from the morning and continued all day, making it a very cold day. Since they were staying in Japan for a long period, we first purchased an unregistered PASMO card at the first station. The cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi were in full bloom and the guests were delighted, though personally, perhaps because of the weather, I did not feel they were as striking as usual. Despite the rain, Asakusa was extremely crowded. For lunch, the guests requested Japanese food other than ramen, so we looked at several restaurants and entered a recommended place called Chikuan, where they enjoyed sasami tendon and were satisfied. As the cold rain kept falling, I suggested either going to Rikugien Garden as planned or switching to the Tokyo National Museum, and since they preferred to visit gardens on a fine day, we decided to go to the museum. As they seemed unfamiliar with the trains, I saw them back to their hotel to end the tour. They were kind, and although the weather was not on our side, they told me it had been a good tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Iidabashi～Kudanshita | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Kudanshita～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Ueno～Iidabashi | 170JPY |
| Total | 740JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel Metropolitan Edmont, Chidorigafuchi, Asakusa, Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Tokyo National Museum and Ueno Toshogu Shrine.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 740JPY 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?
Takako 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.
Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jul 21, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.