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
- 08:00 Travel from Takeshiba to Yokohama
- 09:10 Meet with guests
- 11:00 Asakusa (Tourist Center observation floor)
- 11:30 Lunch KFC
- 13:00 Disband at Shibuya Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 09:10 at guests and ended at 13:00. The day ran to 3 hours and 50 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch KFC at 11:30.
Over the course of the day the route took in Travel from Takeshiba to Yokohama at 08:00 and Asakusa (Tourist Center observation floor) at 11:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Takeshiba to Asakusa by train (410JPY); Asakusa to Shibuya by subway (260JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 670JPY per person.
Title: What Happens When a Guest's Hotel Location Changes? A Licensed Guide's Private Tokyo Tour Report
I was waiting at the designated meeting point as scheduled when I received a message that the guest's accommodation was actually a hotel in Yokohama, not the one I had been told, so I quickly made my way to Yokohama (this was the guest's mistake).
I arrived at the hotel a little after 9:00 and started the tour after confirming that it would run until 14:00.
The guest said they had not been anywhere in Tokyo yet and left the itinerary up to me, so I first took them to Asakusa. There they said, "I came here yesterday," and when I asked further, it turned out they had joined a tour the previous day and had already visited Asakusa and Meiji Shrine. Since it was hot and they preferred an indoor location, I decided to move to the Tokyo National Museum.
As we were about to take the subway, the guest said they wanted to have lunch before moving on, so we had lunch at a fast-food restaurant.
After that, the guest began saying, "It's too hot today, so I'd like to go straight back to the hotel," and mentioned taking a taxi. Since a taxi fare from Asakusa to Yokohama would be very expensive, I suggested returning by train, accompanied them to Shibuya, and put them on the Toyoko Line, ending the tour there.
There were many unexpected situations, but the guest thanked me for adapting flexibly and returned home pleased.
I am aware of the rules of [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), but as the guide-interpreter present in this situation, I did not feel comfortable charging the additional transportation cost to Yokohama, so I will cover the round-trip transportation to Yokohama myself. I will bill your company for the transportation cost based on the original meeting point in Tokyo Bay.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Takeshiba～Asakusa | 410JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Asakusa～Shibuya | 260JPY |
| Total | 670JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at guests at 09:10, and the tour finished at Shibuya Station at 13:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 3 hours and 50 minutes in total, from 09:10 to 13:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Travel from Takeshiba to Yokohama and Asakusa (Tourist Center observation floor).
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 670JPY per person across 2 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
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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.