Tokyo: Iriya Morning Glory Fair — Guide Nobu
July, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 10:30 Iriya Morning Glory Fair
- 11:00 Tsukiji (Honganji Temple, Outer Market)
- 13:00 Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple)
- 14:30 Akihabara (Exploring Electric Town)
- 15:45 Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street)
- 17:45 Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing)
- 18:00 Disband at Shibuya Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Iriya Morning Glory Fair at 10:30, Tsukiji (Honganji Temple, Outer Market) at 11:00, Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple) at 13:00, Akihabara (Exploring Electric Town) at 14:30, Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street) at 15:45 and Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing) at 17:45.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Iriya (Tokyo) to Tsukiji by subway (210JPY); Higashi-Ginza to Asakusa by subway (220JPY); Asakusa to Suehirocho (Tokyo) by subway (180JPY); Akihabara to Harajuku by train (180JPY); Meiji-Jingumae to Shibuya by subway (180JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 970JPY per person.
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The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. They were especially interested in Japanese anime and other pop culture, as well as football, and enjoyed shopping happily at related shops. They also seemed to love eating their way around, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves at Tsukiji. On this day the daytime temperature exceeded 35°C, making it an extremely hot day, so I included as many cool-down breaks as possible at coffee shops and similar places. Especially on an 8-hour tour like this one, I felt that taking measures against heatstroke was very important.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Iriya (Tokyo)～Tsukiji | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Higashi-Ginza～Asakusa | 220JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Suehirocho (Tokyo) | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Akihabara～Harajuku | 180JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Meiji-Jingumae～Shibuya | 180JPY |
| Total | 970JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Iriya Morning Glory Fair, Tsukiji (Honganji Temple, Outer Market), Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple), Akihabara (Exploring Electric Town), Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street) and Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing).
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 970JPY per person across 5 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?
Nobu 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.
Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
Nobu
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
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Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He showed us the hight lights of Tokyo and was very
helpfull with getting us a Suica card.
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
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Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide…
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide who showed us around our selected 4
destinations and their surroundings.
May 24, 2026
Diane D
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Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide. It was a great introduction to Tokyo – a busy and vastly interesting city. We learned about Japanese history and toured some of the major sites including the Imperial gardens, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Nobu helped us get familiar with the subway system and explained some of Japanese cuisine. We greatly enjoyed our tour and recommend it to others!
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
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Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect start to our
Japan trip.