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.

Tour Itinerary

  • 12:00 Hotel…JR Shibuya Station – Shinjuku Station…13:00 Shinjuku Gyoen
  • 14:30 JR Sendagaya Station – Harajuku Station…15:00 Meal (WITH Harajuku Kajitsuen)…16:00 Meiji Shrine
  • 17:00 Omotesando…Cat Street…18:00 Shibuya Station (disband near the hotel)

Title: What Can You See on a First Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Shrine, and Cat Street

The guests were visitors from Europe on their first trip to Japan. Out of the many requests they made for their first day of sightseeing, I guided them through Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Shrine, and Cat Street. Because I had scouted the route from the hotel to the station, a suitable restaurant, and Cat Street in advance, the day went smoothly, and I was glad to see that the guests seemed very pleased.

At Shinjuku Gyoen, the cherry blossoms were magnificent, and the guests remarked that the Japanese garden was beautiful and wonderful. At the orchard cafe, they were able to relax over a reasonably priced and delicious meal, and they were delighted, saying it was a lovely place. At the station, the staff assisted us courteously, and the guests were impressed with how excellent Tokyo's trains are. Both Shinjuku Gyoen and Meiji Shrine also have accessible private restroom facilities, which was very convenient.

At Cat Street, our final stop, the guests were fascinated by the many shops and seemed to love it. We said our goodbyes at Shibuya Station Sakura Stage, near their hotel. It was an enjoyable tour with wonderful guests.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShibuya Station~Shinjuku Station170JPY
Section 2TrainSendagaya Station~Harajuku Station150JPY
Total320JPY

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