Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine — Guide Shigeru
September, 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.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Meet the guests at JR Tokyo Station, explain the building in front of the Tokyo Station Building
- 9:50 Asakusa Azumabashi, Culture Tourist Information Center, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple
- 11:40 Board the water bus
- 12:10 Hamarikyu Gardens, Caretta Shiodome, lunch
- 15:00 Meiji Shrine
- 16:30 Tour ends at Harajuku Station
What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Hamarikyu, and Meiji Shrine
The guests were visitors from North America who joined the tour on a day off during their trip.
Due to the departure time of the water bus, the time spent in Asakusa ended up being a little shorter than hoped, which was a bit unfortunate. At Hamarikyu Gardens, we waited in line briefly at the teahouse and had to take a detour along the route because of construction work in the garden. Selecting a meal also took some time, so we ended up running past the planned schedule. However, things went smoothly at Meiji Shrine, and at the end, at the suggestion of the guests, the guide and all the guests took a commemorative photo together, bringing the tour to a warm and pleasant close.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Tokyo～Kanda (Tokyo) | 150JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Kanda (Tokyo)～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Asakusa (Water Bus)～Hamarikyu (Water Bus) | 1,180JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Shimbashi～Meiji-jingumae | 180JPY |
| Total | 1,690JPY | ||
I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
Tokyo is a treasure trove of attractions for travelers. Please come and experience the wonderful Tokyo with me.
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We were fortunate to have had Shigeru to guide us from Yokohama to Tokyo. He gave a lot of historical information about Japan, brought us to the places we wanted, and ensured that we were always within reach. He also broughr us to his favourite ramen restsurant in Tokyo. Excellent lunch. He is well versed on the intricacies of customs and modern societal influences, culture.
A very kind and patient man.
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Shigeru is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, an excellent guide with great recommendations. I highly recommend this tour!
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We had an excellent time being guided by Shigeru. He was gracious and full of interesting information. Would definitely recommend. 😁