Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Skytree

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. After spending a few days in Kyushu, they traveled to Tokyo by Shinkansen and planned to stay for about five days before returning home. On this trip, they had no plans to visit places like Kyoto. When I asked about it, they explained that they had a friend from the United States who had lived in Fukuoka years ago and had since returned there repeatedly, so they toured Kyushu together with that friend before sightseeing in Tokyo on their own.

At Meiji Shrine, they enthusiastically tried praying in the traditional way. I gave a brief explanation of Takeshita Street and then we headed to the Imperial Palace, where they took many commemorative photos. It was a shame that the Nijubashi (the iron bridge) is currently covered with a white protective sheet for maintenance, but even so, we were able to take photos together with the beautiful Fushimi Yagura turret and the stone bridge in the background.

After that, we moved to Tokyo Station, where we decided to have a quick lunch and went to Kamatake Udon at Gransta Yaenkita inside Tokyo Station. There was a line and we waited about ten minutes, but the other lines were even longer, so I think we made the right choice. Above all, they ordered a set of tendon and meat udon, and finished it all, saying, "It was so delicious, and the broth was wonderful too!" The friend from the United States who guided them around Kyushu apparently does not like udon, seemingly because the noodles feel too rubbery, but the guests said, "That guy who says udon isn't good is wrong. Udon is amazing!" — a moment when I was truly glad I had chosen the popular Kamatake Udon.

Because we needed to keep to a 1:30 p.m. reservation for Tokyo Skytree, our visit to Senso-ji Temple was a bit rushed, but the omikuji fortunes they drew were both "good luck." They also experienced the purification ritual using a ladle at the water pavilion. We caught the Toei Asakusa Line at just the right time and reached Skytree smoothly. We were about thirty minutes past our reservation time, but we were able to go up to the observation deck without any trouble. On the way up, the elevator featured a winter-themed design, and on the way down, a spring theme, which they enjoyed. They seemed a little nervous looking down at the ground from the glass floor. Finally, since they especially loved Pokemon, I guided them to the Pokemon Center so they could enjoy leisurely shopping there, and then we said our goodbyes.

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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!