Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Noripy

Family Private Walking Tour in Tokyo: A Licensed Guide's Report on Zojoji, Tokyo Tower, and Shibuya

The guests were a group from North America who had arrived in Japan three days earlier. It was the first visit to Japan for some of the guests, while another had been to Japan about fifteen years ago, though hardly for sightseeing. Tomorrow they would head to Hakone, then Kyoto, before flying out from Itami Airport in Osaka to travel through Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore on their way home. This was the beginning of a long journey of 27 days.

To please both a guest who wished to see historical places and a younger guest who was hoping for slightly more thrilling sightseeing activities, I accessed the area from the Daimon Station (Hamamatsucho Station) side and guided the group to Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower. The Sangedatsumon Gate is still under restoration and covered with curtains, but when I introduced the Himalayan cedar planted by General Grant, the 18th President of the United States, one of the guests eagerly took commemorative photos in front of it. Also, the interior of the main hall, which I had thought might not interest a younger guest, greatly captured their curiosity, and while the rest of the group watched, one of the guests took on the challenge of offering incense.

At Tokyo Tower, we went up to the observation deck at a height of 150 meters. Although the hoped-for view of Mount Fuji was not possible, we could see Zojoji Temple, which we had just visited, as well as the distant Tokyo Skytree. It was a pleasant, crisp autumn day, and one of the guests remarked many times, "The weather is wonderful today." After coming down from the observation deck, the group took a break during which one of the guests enjoyed a crepe, and they lay down on the artificial lawn and took photos, enjoying a very relaxed and pleasant time together.

Next, we visited Shibuya. The day before, the group had visited teamLab Borderless and some temples and shrines in the surrounding area, but since they had not yet been to "the famous Shibuya," they wished to visit, so I guided them there. One of the guests was thrilled at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, taking videos and photos. After that, the group shopped for character goods at a Sanrio shop inside Shibuya 109. Having accompanied the whole process, one of the guests said, "Shibuya is too crowded. I'd like to have lunch somewhere quieter." So we moved by bus to Roppongi, where I introduced several dining options inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi before we parted ways.

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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!