Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Otemachi — Guide Rumi

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.

Tour Itinerary

• 10:30 Meet @ Hotel
• 11:00 Asakusa (Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
• 12:30 Lunch @ Yoroiya Ramen
• 14:00 Higashi Gyoen (East Gardens)
• 16:00 @ Otemachi

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Over the course of the day the route took in Asakusa (Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine) at 11:00, Higashi Gyoen (East Gardens) at 14:00 and Otemachi at 16:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tameike-Sanno to Asakusa by subway (210JPY); Asakusa to Otemachi (Tokyo) by subway (180JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 390JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Asakusa (Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine), Higashi Gyoen (East Gardens) and Otemachi.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 390JPY per person across 2 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?

Rumi 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.