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 Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Tamachi
  • 2.10:40 @ Asakusa
  • 3:12:10 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 4.12:30 Lunch @ Food Court (Uogashi Building)
  • 5.13:50 @ Meiji Shrine
  • 6.15:00 @ Takeshita Street
  • 7.15:30 @ Cat Street
  • 8.16:00 @ Shibuya Crossing
  • 9.16:40 @ Ginza
  • 10.17:20 Disband @ Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Tamachi

What Can You See on a Private 1-Day Tokyo Family Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Originally more of the group had planned to join, but some were unable to come at the last minute due to illness. As this was a short trip, they wanted to visit as many places as possible. At Asakusa, they drew omikuji fortunes and offered prayers, and they seemed interested in the explanations about religion in Japan. At Tsukiji, they browsed various shops and enjoyed a tekka-don rice bowl and pork ginger at the food court in the fish market building, saying it was delicious. At Meiji Shrine, they listened with great interest to the history of Japan and of the shrine itself. The guests were very earnest, and one of them said they hoped to become a pilot. They did not seem very interested in Takeshita Street. They found the Iyoshi Cola on Cat Street very tasty. They experienced the Shibuya Crossing and purchased souvenirs at the UNIQLO in Ginza. A food tour had been scheduled from 6:30, but the guests wished to return to their hotel first, so we headed back a little early. They were a very polite and wonderful group.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainTamachi (Tokyo)~Asakusa350JPY
Section 2TrainAsakusa~Tsukiji290JPY
Section 3TrainTsukiji~Meiji-jingumae210JPY
Section 4TrainShibuya~Ginza210JPY
Section 5TrainYurakucho~Tamachi (Tokyo)170JPY
Total1,230JPY

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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