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

  • 11:00 meet @ Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo
  • 11:30 Tsukiji (Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple ~ Tsukiji Outer Market)
  • 13:00 Asakusa (Sensoji Temple ~ Kappabashi ~ Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street ~ Azuma Bridge) *Sweets break @ Pure Cafe Mountain
  • 15:00 tour ends @ Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station

Can You Do a Private Day Tour of Tsukiji and Asakusa in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guest was a visitor from North America making a second trip to Japan. I proposed an itinerary focused on two places: Tsukiji, which they had not yet visited, and Asakusa, where they wanted to return because it had been too crowded to shop the previous time. The guest was very interested in Japan and Japanese people, and we chatted throughout, including during travel between locations. They seemed more interested in personal opinions and impressions than in standard guiding commentary. Since it was a Wednesday, Tsukiji was not very crowded, so the guest was able to leisurely purchase souvenirs such as tea and sweets. In Asakusa, we took a coffee break at a Showa-era retro coffee shop and had a parfait set. The guest commented that it was far better than a chain coffee shop.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayShinjuku-gyoemmae~Tsukiji210JPY
Section 2SubwayTsukiji~Asakusa210JPY
Section 3SubwayAsakusa~Shinjuku-gyoemmae260JPY
Total680JPY

Hi I am Hiroaki. I am pleased if I could help you to have a good and memorable experience here in Japan.
I started as a guide in 2017 after retiring. My expertise is outdoor/town walking tour as well as universal tourism.
If you like, I might show you a lively ordinal local life during the tour.
I love tourism. I visited all 47 domestic prefectures in Japan and all 50 states in US. I like long journey like walking/biking historical/pilgrimage routes, and love sports especially rugby, triathlon.
I would like to make your tour as much as customized according to your preference. So the information about spots you want to visit, things you want to do is very helpful for me to prepare plan some options of the day.
Do not hesitate contact me via email.

Mar 22, 2025
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