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

  • 8:30 Hotel, 9:20 Asakusa Kaminarimon Nakamise Street & Sensoji Temple, 11:30 Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hikarie (lunch), 13:20 Harajuku Takeshita Street, 14:30 Hotel (JR Kyushu blossom)

What Is a Private Tokyo Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Shibuya, and Harajuku

In line with the guests' wishes, we visited Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and Takeshita Street in Harajuku, and the guests were very satisfied. Along the way, we were caught in a heavy storm on Takeshita Street and waited for a while to see if it would pass, but as the storm did not let up, we had to give up on the planned visit to Shinjuku Gyoen. The guests were delighted, showing interest in both the history of Japanese culture (the Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa) and the new youth culture. The guests took great interest in the interests of young people in Japan at places such as Takeshita Street in Harajuku and were very satisfied. Although we were held up by the heavy rain, the tour ended largely as planned and we returned to the Hotel.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShinjuku~Asakusa360JPY
Section 2SubwayAsakusa~Shibuya260JPY
Section 3TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
Section 4TrainHarajuku~Shinjuku150JPY
Total920JPY

I am Mr. Hotta Kenji from Yokohama. I am pleased to introduce myself as a Government Licensed Guide registered in Kanagawa Prefecture, having an ample exeperience as a English speaking guide in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone areas for last 4 years. I would be happy to introduce Japanese culture, social activities and history, etc. I have had a rich business experience for over 40 years visiting more than 40 countries in Asia, Middle East, USA, Europe and others in the field of business development, international taxation, invester relations, corporate management, etc. I enjoy playing Japanese classical musical instrument (Shakuhachi or bamboo flute) and performing martial art (Aikido) .
I will be happy to share happy moments with our important guests in Japan.

Mar 27, 2026
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