Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Ginza — Guide Rumi

June, 2025

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

• 11:00 Meet up @ Hotel
• 11:20 Meiji Shrine
• 12:30 Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
• 13:00 Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Lunch
• 14:20 Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple)
• 15:40 Ginza

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The itinerary covered Meiji Shrine at 11:20, Harajuku (Takeshita Street) at 12:30, Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Lunch at 13:00, Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple) at 14:20 and Ginza at 15:40.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shinjuku to Harajuku by train (146JPY); Harajuku to Shibuya by train (146JPY); Shibuya to Asakusa by subway (252JPY); Asakusa to Ginza by subway (209JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 753JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Meiji Shrine, Harajuku (Takeshita Street), Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Lunch, Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple) and Ginza.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 753JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Rumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.