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
- 1.9:00 Meet up @Hotel Nihombashi Suitengu
- 2.9:40 @Meiji Shrine
- 3.11:00 @Purchase Welcome Suica at Shibuya Station Ticket Office
- 4.11:20 @Hachiko, Shibuya Crossing
- 5.11:40 @Pokemon Center, Nintendo
- 6.12:50 Lunch @Shibuya Kura Sushi
- 7.13:00 Disband @Shibuya Kura Sushi
Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Group Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Sushi
The tour was a private group of guests. Since it was a weekday and we would be using the subway during rush hour, I expected the trains to be crowded, so I asked the group to split up when boarding. Fortunately, it was not as crowded as I had anticipated. The weather was wonderful, and the guests enjoyed visiting Meiji Shrine, remarking on how beautiful it was. One of the guests asked whether we could visit a popular donut shop or a pancake restaurant in Harajuku, but unfortunately there was no time that day, so I suggested they go after the tour. We then headed to Shibuya, where the plan was to purchase Welcome Suica cards for everyone, so we did that first. After that, the group experienced the Hachiko statue and the Shibuya Crossing, and I took them to the Pokemon Center and Nintendo Tokyo, which they had requested. Some of the guests were delighted. Since they had gotten hungry, we had a light meal on the 7th floor of Parco and visited the Hello Kitty shop. As I had made a reservation at Kura Sushi for 13:00, I took them there, explained how to order, and finished. I explained how to get back to their hotel and, since they planned to visit teamLab in the evening, I explained how to get there before ending the tour. With a large group, I was relieved that everything went smoothly.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Suitengumae～Meiji-jingumae | 209JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 146JPY |
| Total | 355JPY | ||
Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.
Sep 29, 2026
W9834MZdavidn
First Visit to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
We had an absolutely wonderful day…
Sep 29, 2026
W9834MZdavidn
First Visit to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
We had an absolutely wonderful day with Fumiko and Nino. We saw all the sights we wanted to see in Tokyo. Nino was able to move us efficiently through the city dropping of at the various sights and picking us up without waiting! Nino’s vehicle was comfortable and absolutely spotless. Fumiko reach out to us via email and made up an itinerary that was perfect for our time schedule she is a true professional! We highly recommend this tour and you could not find a better guide and driver combination than Fumiko and Nino.
Sep 12, 2026
Don_G
Tokyo 6 hour Tour
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
We had a great time on…
Sep 12, 2026
Don_G
Tokyo 6 hour Tour
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
We had a great time on our tour. Our guide, Fumiko, was very good. She contavted us about two weeks before the tour so she could customize the activities. She was incredibly helpful during all of the planning. She met us at our meering poit with a sign that had identified her, which made the start of the tour easy. Thw tour itself was awesome. She gave good insight about all the locations that we visited. I highly recommend her for any tours.
Jul 27, 2026
zyarisa
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very…
Jul 27, 2026
zyarisa
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very kind, calm and lovely person. She give us a introduction before entering to the different places. She also help us to get the suica card and translate at specifics times around the city. We really enjoy the peaceful energy of mrs. fumiko. Me and my son are grateful for this tour around tokyo. ❤️ thank yiuuu fumiko
Jul 23, 2026
734mortenp
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nice tour of Tokyo
Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll…
Jul 23, 2026
734mortenp
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nice tour of Tokyo
Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll need help to find the good restaurants and interesting spots.
We had a tour with Ms. Fumiko. She was a both knowledgeable and nice guide. She even contacted us days beforehand to design the tour to meet our specific needs and wishes. Much appreciated!