Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Title: What's a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Like in Extreme Summer Heat? A Licensed Guide's Report

It was a record-breaking day of extreme heat in Tokyo. Before the tour departed, I reminded the guests once again about heat protection, and they said they were used to hot weather because they came from North America. They had also spent a few days in Asia before arriving in Japan on the morning of the tour. It was their first visit to Japan, but this time they would not go to regional areas such as Kyoto, instead focusing on enjoying Tokyo before returning home at the end of the week.

We headed first to a garden for an outdoor stroll while it was still cooler, but the temperature had already reached nearly 37 degrees. The only advantage was that Rikugien was nearly empty and very uncrowded, perhaps because the extreme heat kept many people indoors. Even at the paid teahouse, the staff kindly encouraged us, saying, "You don't have to order anything—please have a seat and take photos." As part of the heat protection, the guests took photos using the traditional Japanese umbrellas lent for free at the garden entrance, and we also took commemorative photos under the large red Japanese umbrella at the Fukiage Teahouse with the pond garden in the background.

At the next destination, Akihabara, we visited only Yodobashi Camera as a heat countermeasure. The guests happily browsed the gashapon corner on the sixth floor. After Akihabara, we moved to Tokyo Station, which had not originally been planned. The idea was to have lunch at a place close to the Pokémon Shop and the beloved Ghibli shop. At the Pokémon Shop the guests did plenty of shopping, and then we had lunch at Hageten inside Tokyo Station. Both of the guests enjoyed the "mabushimeshi." I explained the three ways of eating it in a hands-on manner, ending with ochazuke, and the guests said it was "very delicious." The Ghibli shop we stopped at afterward was so crowded that admission was restricted, so we gave up, but the guests mentioned they were planning to visit the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka during their stay in Tokyo. At the Tokyo National Museum, the guests viewed the exhibits attentively and carefully selected souvenirs at the museum shop. When we arrived at the final drop-off point, Shinjuku Golden Gai, around 4 o'clock, most places were still preparing to open. When we found the first open establishment, one of the guests immediately wanted to go in. Inside the small space, there was a somewhat intoxicated person who commented that "inbound visitors have been behaving badly lately," which was a little concerning, but I helped set up their first drink order, asked the staff to look after them, and said goodbye.

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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!