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 @ Hyatt Regency
- 2.9:50 @ Nezu Shrine
- 3.10:40 @ Snake Road
- 4.11:20 @ Yanaka Ginza
- 5.12:00 @ Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Museum
- 6.12:50 Lunch @ Nishi-Asakusa Monja Shichigosan
- 7.13:50 @ Kappabashi Kitchen Town
- 8.15:00 Disband @ Nishi-Shinjuku Station
What Is a Private Walking Tour of Yanaka and Asakusa Like in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The tour was originally planned as a Tsukiji food and culture course, but since the guests preferred to avoid crowds and waiting in lines, and were interested in nature, crafts, and local food, we decided to skip Tsukiji and instead visit Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza, and West Asakusa. At Nezu Shrine, the guests enjoyed watching the carp and turtles in the pond and remarked on the beauty of the shrine's carvings. They bought some candy at a Kintaro-ame candy shop and ate taiyaki in Nezu, saying it was very sweet and delicious. On Snake Road (Hebi-michi), some shops were not yet open, but the guests seemed to love the atmosphere. At Yanaka Ginza, they tried Genki menchi-katsu and said it was delicious. Afterward, we went to West Asakusa, where we viewed traditional crafts at the Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Museum before enjoying okonomiyaki and fried rice. Then, at Kappabashi, one of the guests found a shop they liked and purchased Japanese-patterned pants. They seemed to like all of the shop's items, including the bags and jeans. At Kappabashi, we also enjoyed visiting specialty shops for knives, food samples, Edo Kiriko cut glass, and confectionery molds before heading back. We parted ways at Nishi-Shinjuku Station. The weather was very nice, and I believe the guests had a wonderful time.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nishi-Shinjuku～Nezu | 252JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Nippori～Akihabara | 167JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Akihabara～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Tawaramachi～Nishi-Shinjuku | 252JPY |
| Total | 881JPY | ||
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.
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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.
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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
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Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very…
Jul 27, 2026
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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
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Nice tour of Tokyo
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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!