Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What Is a Rainy-Day Private Garden Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The weather forecast had predicted rain all day, which was a concern, but it turned into a tour where the guests could fully enjoy the flowers, including the irises, in the light rain. The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. I arrived early at the meeting Hotel and sat at the corner of a sofa in the lobby, when two people who sat next to me began eating bento lunches they had bought at a convenience store. I inwardly thought they were probably not staying at the Hotel, but a little later, when I tried to make contact via a messaging app, it turned out that these were exactly the guests for this tour. They had just arrived at the Hotel from the airport and had not yet checked into their room. Part of the group did not speak English and another would interpret, but since Spanish came out naturally, at the guests' request we basically proceeded in Spanish, except for more complicated matters. This suddenly allowed us to chat freely about all kinds of things. The guests had planned this trip to Japan partly as a celebration, and after a few days of sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to travel around various parts of Japan by cruise ship. They had originally requested a focus on gardens and parks. Starting with the pine trees at the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, at the East Gardens they were delighted by the bamboo grove, the irises, and the long-finned koi, taking many photos. At the Meiji Shrine inner garden, they were amazed by the fully bloomed irises in an iris field on a scale far greater than that of the East Gardens. After that, due to time, we skipped Shinjuku Gyoen, which had originally been planned, and instead enjoyed shopping in Harajuku. On Takeshita Street the guests bought a few items and also enjoyed crepes. They could not find the anime figures they had originally been looking for; we visited toy and character goods shops and asked the staff, but unfortunately were not able to obtain them. However, they were able to find and buy cosmetic products they had wanted even before coming to Japan at a drugstore near Takebashi Station, and I believe they were satisfied. I explained how to get to the character theme park they planned to visit the next day, and finally saw them off as they transferred from one subway line to another, so that they could return without any trouble to the Hotel near Hatchobori Station.

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Tour Report by Noripy

Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!