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
- 9:00 Hotel Akihabara
- 9:30 Nezu Shrine
- 10:40 Ameyoko, Statue of Saigo Takamori, Grave of the Shogi Corps, Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Ueno Toshogu Shrine
- 12:00 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Sensoji Temple
- 13:00 Dismissal @ In front of "Sushi Ei"
What Is a Private Family Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I guided a group visiting from Europe. When one of the guests arrived 20 minutes late, they seemed to be in a bad mood, but they listened carefully to my explanations about the shrine and even smiled, which was a relief. One of the guests was lively and leaned out over the platform door and touched the pine tree at Toshogu, so I gave a gentle reminder. The rest of the group were very considerate, and one of the guests asked me many questions about life in Japan. Since there are few trash bins on the streets, they asked what to do with an empty plastic bottle after finishing a drink. I explained that they could buy something at a convenience store and use the bin there, or simply carry it back with them. At Nezu Shrine, the guests enjoyed drawing omikuji fortunes and walking through the rows of torii gates. At Ameyoko, they bought Japanese sweets and Aquarius at a confectionery shop. At Toshogu, they paid the admission fee to go inside and were impressed by the decorations. By the time we reached Asakusa, some of the guests were clearly struggling with jet lag, but they persevered without complaint. In response to a request to eat sushi, I guided the group to a sushi restaurant, where the tour came to an end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Yushima～Nezu | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Nezu Shrine Entrance～In front of Ueno Matsuzakaya | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Ueno～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Total | 570JPY | ||
Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.