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
- ①9:00 Candeo Hotels Shimbashi
- ②9:00–10:00 Stroll from the hotel to Hibiya Park and the Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace
- ③10:00–10:40 Take a taxi to Akihabara, visit the Radio Kaikan, then go to Asakusa by subway
- ④10:40–11:40 Asakusa, Sensoji Temple
- ⑤11:40–12:15 Sumida River Cruise (water bus to Hamarikyu)
- ⑥12:15–13:00 Hamarikyu
- ⑦13:00–13:45 Lunch at Caretta Shiodome
- ⑧13:45–14:00 Go to Omotesando by subway
- ⑨14:00–14:30 Stroll around Omotesando
- ⑩14:30–15:20 Meiji Shrine
- 11/15:20–16:00 Move to Shibuya, visit the crossing
- 12/16:00–16:45 Travel via Yurakucho Station to Ito-ya in Ginza, then disband (since shopping takes time, disband 15 minutes early so they can shop leisurely and return to the hotel alone afterward)
Title: What Can You See in One 8-Hour Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was a young professional in the technology field, visiting Japan for the first time to attend a conference held in Tokyo. With a very tight schedule, sightseeing was limited to a day trip to Mount Fuji the previous day and Tokyo today. The guest wished to explore Tokyo over a total of eight hours, so we aligned preferences in advance and created an efficient itinerary.
Today the weather was fine all day, and we were able to cover the major sightseeing spots just as the guest had hoped, leaving them very satisfied. At the end, the guest wished to take their time shopping at Itoya in Ginza, so I guided them to the store and we parted ways there.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Akihabara～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Asakusa～Hamarikyu | 940JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Shiodome～Omotesando | 290JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 150JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shibuya～Yurakucho | 210JPY |
| Total | 1,800JPY | ||
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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