Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
February, 2026
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 @1 Chome-5 Minowa, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0011, Japan (Airbnb)
- ２．9:10 @Minowabashi (Toden Arakawa Line Sakura Tram Station, Joyful Minowa Shopping Street)
- ３．10:00 @Meiji Jingu Shrine
- ４．11:15 @Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Pepper PARLOR inside FUKURAS)
- ５．11:45 Lunch @Handmade Soba Takenouchi
- ６．12:45 @Takanawa Gateway Station + Nowoman 28th-29th floors
- ７．13:20 @Zojoji Temple
- ８．13:40 @Tokyo Tower
- ９．14:10 @Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- １０．14:35 @Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Marunouchi Side Station Building)
- １１．15:10 @Roppongi (Aoyama Cemetery, National Art Center)
- １２．15:55 Disband @In front of a restaurant just before Roppongi Crossing
Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Takanawa Gateway, Aoyama Cemetery, Shibuya, and Roppongi
The guests were a group of three visiting from North America. One of the guests had been to Japan as a child, but the others were visiting for the first time. Over about two weeks, they planned to travel around Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and finally enjoy skiing and snowboarding in Myoko Kogen. Regarding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, one of the guests who snowboards said, "Japan is amazing!" As for the itinerary, the guests were interested in both major sightseeing spots and hidden gems, and wished to visit as many places as possible. Since they seemed full of energy and not much affected by jet lag, and because we were also blessed with good weather, I included a somewhat ambitious program as their guide. They were greatly impressed by every place we visited, making them very rewarding guests to lead. In particular, they cheered at the greenery of the sky garden at the commercial facility in front of Takanawa Gateway Station and the views seen from there. They were also surprised by the presence of a foreigners' section at Aoyama Cemetery, where the plum blossoms happened to be in full bloom, and they greatly enjoyed the scene, including the fragrance. They took many photos themselves, and I also took many photos with my smartphone and shared them with the guests. For lunch in Shibuya, we entered a restaurant a little early so we did not have to wait in line. The guests chose a handmade soba restaurant. When they tried the shrimp tempura, it was crisply fried, and they commented that it was the most delicious tempura they had ever had. There are also Japanese restaurants where they live, and one of the guests said they love sushi, kakiage, and curry. The final stop was Roppongi, but since one of the guests followed a gluten-free diet, we happened to find a gluten-free café, and we parted ways in front of it after visiting Aoyama Cemetery.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Minowa～Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae | 900JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 150JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shibuya～Takanawa Gateway | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Takanawa Gateway～Hamamatsucho | 150JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho～Kasumigaseki | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo～Hibiya Line Roppongi | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,380JPY | ||
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 was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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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!