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

  • 1.10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
  • 2.10:20 @ Meiji Shrine
  • 3.11:10 @ Takeshita Street
  • 4.12:10 @ Tsukiji
  • 5.12:30 Lunch @ Tsukiji Wagyu Stand
  • 6.14:00 @ Asakusa
  • 7.15:30 @ Akihabara
  • 8.16:00 Disband @ Akihabara

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Akihabara

The guests were a group visiting Japan from Asia. They had originally come from North America and spoke among themselves in a language from that region. They had already traveled to Kyoto and Osaka, and Tokyo was their final stop. We first went to Meiji Shrine. They were delighted to see children dressed in kimono attending the shrine for wedding ceremonies and Shichi-Go-San celebrations. On Takeshita Street, the guests enjoyed browsing souvenir and accessory shops, tasting crepes and rainbow-colored snacks, and visiting a mini pig café. At Tsukiji, they looked around various shops, had lunch at a wagyu restaurant, and enjoyed strawberry candy. At Asakusa, they drew omikuji fortunes and visited the temple. Finally, we went to Akihabara, and after I explained the area, the guests wished to continue exploring Akihabara on their own, so I explained how to get back to their hotel and ended the tour. It was nice that we avoided the rain and even had occasional sunny spells.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
Section 2TrainMeiji-jingumae~Tsukiji210JPY
Section 3TrainTsukiji~Asakusa290JPY
Section 4TrainAsakusa (TX)~Akihabara210JPY
Total860JPY

Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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