Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, and Akihabara

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. At Meiji Shrine, the first stop of the day, they were delighted to encounter a wedding procession, as it was a Saturday morning, and enjoyed taking photographs. Thinking of a member of the family who could not join this trip, the guests carefully selected several omamori charms as souvenirs, and also purchased two large ofuda tablets for family safety and good fortune. Zojoji Temple was a place I suggested visiting since it is adjacent to Tokyo Tower, which the guests had requested, and they were very impressed by the Himalayan cedar associated with General Grant, the temple bell, and the view of the main hall together with Tokyo Tower. A ceremony was underway in the main hall, so we could not go inside, but we were able to enter the neighboring Ankokuden hall, where prayers were being offered for several families, and the guests listened intently to the monks' chanting for a while. Next we visited Tokyo Tower, which they mentioned could be seen from their hotel room, but they wished to go up, so we ascended to the 150m Main Deck. Unfortunately Mount Fuji was not visible, but we could see Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay, and even spotted Tokyo Skytree in the distance, so they thoroughly enjoyed the scenery. At the Imperial Palace, we entered from Sakuradamon Gate, viewed the Main Gate and Nijubashi Bridge, and walked toward Tokyo Station. Along Gyoko-dori Avenue, the finish point of the Tokyo Marathon to be held the following day, tents were being set up. Someone the guests had sat next to on their flight to Japan was reportedly participating in this event, so they were quite conscious of the marathon. Then, for a late lunch, we enjoyed a tempura set meal at Hageten in Gransta Yaesu North at Tokyo Station, chosen as a place where we could be seated right away. The guests were very skilled with chopsticks and told me about the Japanese language and culture classes they usually attend, and the conversation about food grew lively, including a question about which rice brand I usually eat. Since a reservation had been made at an owl cafe in Akihabara for 4:00 p.m. and we had already enjoyed plenty of sightseeing, the guests wished to skip Asakusa and head to Akihabara, so we adjusted the original plan. First, I helped them purchase shinkansen tickets to Kyoto for a trip planned two days later at Tokyo Station, then we moved to Akihabara on the Yamanote Line and said goodbye in front of the owl cafe.

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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!