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Tour Itinerary
- 09:00: Meet at the Hotel lobby as instructed by the client
- 09:30: Depart in the vehicle arranged by the client
- 09:45: Arrive at Toyosu Market. After touring the intermediate wholesaler building where auctions are held, move to Senkyaku Banrai and enjoy light refreshments while taking in the atmosphere of the facility
- 11:20: Move to the Tsukiji Outer Market. After touring the Uogashi building, stroll through the outer market for sightseeing and light refreshments
- 12:40: Lunch at a restaurant in Tsukiji
- 14:00: Return to the hotel and end the tour
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Fish Market Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Toyosu and Tsukiji
For this tour, the guests arranged a car on their side, so it was a guided tour riding along in the vehicle. The group had a total of eight guests, and some of the guests used a wheelchair. After meeting the group at the Hotel in the morning, I discussed the route with them. Since it was not long after breakfast and they could not eat too much right away, we first went to Toyosu Market, where I explained the tuna auction area and other features. After that, we moved to Senkyaku Banrai, where the guests enjoyed the atmosphere of the facility and each sampled the light snacks they preferred. Next, we moved to the Tsukiji Outer Market, where they toured the Uogashi building and the outer market and enjoyed some light bites there as well. However, perhaps because it was a rare fine Saturday, the Tsukiji Outer Market was extremely crowded, so I paid the utmost attention to moving safely with the guests. After that, they enjoyed lunch at a restaurant popular with locals. At the restaurant, they had a lively conversation with a group of Japanese guests at the next table and enjoyed the exchange. After lunch, we returned to the Hotel, and the tour concluded.
With the rare fine weather and the unexpected interaction with the Japanese guests at lunch, the guests appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Welcome to Japan!
My name is Takeshi Yamada, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter based in the vibrant city of Yokohama, Kanagawa.
Born and raised in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, renowned for its exquisite rice and sake, I deeply appreciate Japan’s culinary delights. I love sharing laughs, exploring diverse cultures and histories, and playing tennis.
I specialize in guiding tours around Yokohama, Kamakura, Fuji-Hakone, Tokyo, and the surrounding Kanto areas. With years of experience in multinational corporations, I excel in English communication and making foreign visitors feel at home.
Whether you’re interested in historical landmarks, authentic cultural experiences, savoring Japanese cuisine, enjoying lively Izakaya spots, or soaking in urban energy, my tours are tailored to your interests. I am committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring each guest receives personalized attention and creates unforgettable memories.
My greatest joy is seeing my guests fall in love with Japan, taking home cherished memories and a deeper understanding of this beautiful country.
I look forward to meeting you and being your friendly, knowledgeable guide.
See you soon!
Jun 5, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Great 8 hour tour of Tokyo
Takeshi was great with…
Jun 5, 2026
cathywB8167WE
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Great 8 hour tour of Tokyo
Takeshi was great with us. He communicated with us beforehand about what we wanted to see, then made arrangements where we would meet. He was there on time to meet us. Our day was fabulous. He took us to see all of the things we talked about and helped us navigate through Tokyo. He was very knowledgeable and interesting, yet he kept it fun. We only had one day in Tokyo and this tour really helped us maximize pur time! Great tpur, would highly recommend
May 13, 2026
Kim_T
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Experience Tokyo like a local…,
It was a wonderful way…
May 13, 2026
Kim_T
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Experience Tokyo like a local…,
It was a wonderful way to experience Tokyo and get a real feel for the city. Takeshi was friendly, easy to talk to and yet very professional. He answered our millions of questions and took us to an amazing place for lunch! We had a full day riding the train the train to various highlights. A really fantastic tour.
May 11, 2026
Trenee_J
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Takeshi did an amazing…
Takeshi did an amazing job helping us plan…
May 11, 2026
Trenee_J
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Takeshi did an amazing…
Takeshi did an amazing job helping us plan the itinerary and made some great suggestions. He took us to some out of the way unique places. But the highlight was a request for an artisan samurai sword and he toon me to a local artist and helped me fu fill a dream! Thank you so much for a fabulous and personalized experience!!!!
Apr 17, 2026
Dianne_L
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Takeshi was our guide. He…
Takeshi was our guide. He…
Apr 17, 2026
Dianne_L
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Takeshi was our guide. He…
Takeshi was our guide. He was very informative and helpful in getting us from Yokohama to Tokyo via trains. We were able to customize exactly want we wanted to do for our itinerary.
Highly recommend.