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
- 8:00 Meeting at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Meeting Point
- 9:35 Tokyo Skytree
- 10:55 Asakusa (Skytree photo)
- 11:10 Lunch @Eat-Alley Asakusa
- 12:25 Sensoji Temple
- 13:10 Ginza 4-chome > Kabukiza Theatre
- 13:26 Board Toei Asakusa Line
- 13:50 Dismissal at Oshiage Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Meeting Point at 8:00, the group explored Tokyo until the tour ended at 13:50. The day ran to 5 hours and 50 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch @Eat-Alley Asakusa at 11:10.
The itinerary covered Tokyo Skytree at 9:35, Asakusa (Skytree photo) at 10:55, Sensoji Temple at 12:25, Ginza 4-chome > Kabukiza Theatre at 13:10 and Board Toei Asakusa Line at 13:26.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Oshiage to Asakusa by subway (180JPY); Asakusa to Ginza by subway (210JPY); Higashi-Ginza to Oshiage by subway (220JPY); Narita Airport (Railway) to Oshiage by train (1,000JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,610JPY per person.
Title: What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour from Narita Airport? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests did not appear at the designated meeting point at Narita for a while, which was a bit worrying, but we were able to meet after a delay of about five minutes. We had a reservation made from the car to visit Tokyo Skytree at 9:30, but due to some mix-up or because it was full, the reservation ended up being for 10:00, so we spent more than 20 minutes at the entrance. The guests looked satisfied after seeing everything. Since they had not eaten breakfast on the plane, we moved to Asakusa, and after seeing Tokyo Skytree, we went to a pizza restaurant before the temple visit, but this turned out to be a poor choice and we had to wait quite a long time. After visiting Sensoji Temple, we were running very behind schedule, and it became very tight to return to Narita before three o'clock. We went from the Ginza intersection to the Kabukiza Theatre, transferred from Higashi-Ginza to Nihonbashi to catch the intended Airport Rapid Limited Express, and rode together as far as Oshiage, where, with the guests' consent, we ended the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Oshiage～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Asakusa～Ginza | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Higashi-Ginza～Oshiage | 220JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Narita Airport (Railway)～Oshiage | 1,000JPY |
| Total | 1,610JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Meeting Point at 8:00, and the tour finished at Oshiage Station at 13:50.
How long does the tour last?
About 5 hours and 50 minutes in total, from 8:00 to 13:50.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa (Skytree photo), Sensoji Temple, Ginza 4-chome > Kabukiza Theatre and Board Toei Asakusa Line.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,610JPY 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?
Koba 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.
My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
Please call me Koba.
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.
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Great Touring Tokyo
Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…
Jul 21, 2026
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Great Touring Tokyo
Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly appreciated his knowledge of the history of Tokyo and Japan and his very pleasant demeanor. He is a true gentleman and was a pleasure to tour with in Tokyo.
Jul 9, 2026
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This was our first visit to Tokyo, and our tour with Koba made the experience truly exceptional. We’re a family of four with two teenage boys (14 and 16), and Koba was wonderfully kind, patient, and engaging with each of us. The experience started even before we arrived—his first communications laid out a thoughtful, customized itinerary that perfectly matched our interests as first-time visitors. Our six hours together were full, seamless, and incredibly rewarding. Koba’s deep knowledge of the city, his attention to detail, and his warm, easygoing approach made the tour an ideal fit for our family. It was the perfect way to get a broad yet meaningful introduction to Tokyo in a short time. We’re so grateful he was our guide and highly recommend him to anyone visiting the city.
Jul 8, 2026
Χρονης Π
A beautiful tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
It was a perfect experience…
Jul 8, 2026
Χρονης Π
A beautiful tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
It was a perfect experience see learned a lot about Tokyo and our guide Koba was perfect in every way and very helpful. We had a perfect time together.Thank you Koba
Jul 5, 2026
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6hr Tokyo guide great experience
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6hr Tokyo guide great experience
Koba was so nice to my family and I. He was patient and helped carry a large toy my daughter won. I wished we had another day. Having a guide saved us hours of navigating the subway and metro.