Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Tachi

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Shibuya with a Licensed Guide

The guests were visitors from North America. In their pre-tour communication, they had requested Tokyo Tower, Asakusa, and Shibuya, and mentioned that they were scheduled to join a go-kart tour starting at 5 PM that day. The Tokyo Tower admission tickets (for the guests only) were reserved in advance by the guests themselves, and I proposed the itinerary beforehand, which they gladly accepted. When we met at the hotel on the day, we reconfirmed the itinerary and began the tour (I had the guests purchase a combined Tokyo Metro & Toei Subway pass at the station). Despite having arrived in Japan at 8 PM the previous night (their flight had been delayed by several hours, partly due to circumstances in the Middle East), they were very excited.

After Tokyo Tower, on our way to Daimon Station, I gave an exterior explanation of Zojoji Temple and introduced the statue of Commodore Perry. At Tsukiji Market, we enjoyed delicious sushi and tempura at a familiar sushi restaurant (I ordered a seafood rice bowl and paid separately). After that, we took a quick walk around the market, and the guests enjoyed some dessert time (strawberry daifuku and strawberry candy). They planned to revisit Tsukiji another day.

Thinking that we might have a bit of extra time before Asakusa, I guided them through Kuramae and Komagata along the way. They were pleased that I led them on a route to Kaminarimon that avoided the crowds. After visiting Sensoji Temple, I guided them around the area near Yogo-in beside the main hall, the Nishi-Sando shopping street, Hoppy Street, Shin-Nakamise Street, and Rokku Street. On our way to Kappabashi Kitchenware Street, we stopped at a specialty shop for clear soy sauce originating from Kumamoto Prefecture, where the guests purchased several items (I also bought yuzu ponzu and wasabi oil, paying separately). While walking along Kappabashi Kitchenware Street, I introduced some recommended shops, and then we took the Ginza Line to Shibuya.

Since the meeting point for the go-kart tour turned out to be near the Keio Inokashira Line, after arriving at Shibuya Station I explained where the Keio Inokashira Line Shibuya Station was and how to purchase tickets at the machines, and we parted ways with smiles and hugs at the Shibuya Crossing.

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Tour Report by Tachi

Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!