Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
October, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @Hyatt Regency
- 2. 9:45 @Meiji Jingu Shrine
- 3. 11:30 @Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 12:00 @Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building)
- 5. 12:20 Lunch @Hageten (Tokyo Station GRANSTA Yaekita)
- 6. 13:40 @Nihonbashi (Takashimaya Underground Food Court)
- 7. 13:30 @Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 8. 15:15 Break up @Hyatt Regency
Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Tempura
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The guests were visiting Japan for the first time and had gathered from different places to explore Japan together. They came from various parts of North America and Europe. At the start of the tour, they were so excited and cheerful that it was clear how much they had been looking forward to their trip to Japan.
The weather brought occasional light drizzle, but fortunately it never rained heavily, which was a relief. Our first stop was Meiji Shrine, where the guests were deeply moved by the lush green forest. They listened intently to the birdsong, curious about what kinds of birds they were hearing. They even tried a smartphone app that identifies birds from their calls, though it did not produce a result. The crow's call was clear, but there was another lovely birdsong they could not identify.
Since it was the weekend, we came across a Shinto-style wedding and families with babies visiting for their first-shrine blessing. The guests watched with great interest and took many photographs.
They had said a late lunch would be fine, but as we passed through Tokyo Station it was already past noon, so I asked, and they said they were getting hungry, so we decided to have a tempura lunch. One of the guests ordered only the chicken tempura and started the meal a little cautiously, but in the end everyone said it was delicious and were pleased that this restaurant had been a great choice.
After lunch, at Senso-ji Temple, they tried drawing omikuji fortunes. Everyone drew "good luck" or better and was delighted. By the time we had strolled leisurely through Sumida Park, some fatigue was setting in, so we decided to return to the Hotel.
Besides sightseeing in Tokyo, the guests plan to head toward Kyoto and enjoy hiking along the Nakasendo trail.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Toei Oedo Line Tochomae Station～Yoyogi Station | 900JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Yoyogi～Harajuku | 150JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihombashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Kanda Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Kanda (Tokyo)～Shinjuku | 180JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station～Nishi-shinjuku Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,230JPY | ||
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!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!