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.
Tour Itinerary
- 10:00 Meet the guest at the hotel.
- 10:30 Meiji Shrine
- 11:50 Hachiko Statue in front of Shibuya Station, Scramble Crossing
- 12:40 Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise, Main Hall
- 13:30 Lunch
- 14:30 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Otemon Gate
- 15:50 Nihonbashi
- 16:00 End of tour
Title: What Does a Private Day Tour of Tokyo Include? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and the Imperial Palace
The guest was a visitor from Europe. At Meiji Shrine, I began by giving an overview of Japanese history, the difference between shrines and temples, and the origins of Meiji Shrine, offering explanations at key points along the way before we paid our respects at the main hall. There were not many people around the Hachiko statue or the scramble crossing, so we were able to take photos at each spot. Next, in Asakusa, after explaining an overview of the area at the culture and tourism center, we walked from Kaminarimon through the Nakamise shopping street, where the guest enjoyed sampling kibi dango, buying souvenirs, and strolling around, and we paid our respects at the main hall. After lunch, we moved to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, where I talked about the Edo shogunate, the feudal lords, and Edo Castle as we walked, and in the end the guest was deeply impressed by the wonderful scenery of the Japanese garden. After that, we moved to Nihonbashi, took photos at the foot of the bridge, and ended the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Otemachi (Tokyo)～Meiji-jingumae | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 160JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Shibuya～Asakusa | 260JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Asakusa～Otemachi (Tokyo) | 180JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Otemachi (Tokyo)～Nihonbashi (Tokyo) | 180JPY |
| Total | 990JPY | ||
I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
Tokyo is a treasure trove of attractions for travelers. Please come and experience the wonderful Tokyo with me.
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We had an excellent time being guided by Shigeru. He was gracious and full of interesting information. Would definitely recommend. 😁