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 up with guests at the hotel.
- 10:40 Meiji Shrine
- 11:30 Takeshita Street
- 12:00 Shibuya Station, in front of Hachiko, Scramble Crossing
- 12:40 Asakusa, lunch at a ramen shop, Culture Tourism Center, Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise, Main Hall
- 14:30 Tour ends at the hotel
What Does a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Look Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Asakusa
The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had arrived in Japan the day before and seemed to have a bit of jet lag. We first assisted with purchasing SUICA cards at Shinjuku Station, then took the JR line to Harajuku. In front of the torii gate, I explained Japanese history, the differences between shrines and temples, and the origins of Meiji Shrine, after which we passed through the torii and proceeded to the main hall, adding explanations at key points along the way, and paid our respects. After walking along Takeshita Street, we took the JR line to Shibuya Station, took photos in front of the Hachiko statue, and also took photos at the scramble crossing. We then moved by subway to Asakusa, had lunch at a ramen restaurant, and walked through the Culture Tourism Center, Kaminarimon Gate, and Nakamise, before praying at the main hall. We returned to Nishi-Shinjuku by subway, and the tour concluded at the Hotel.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinjuku～Harajuku | 160JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 160JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Shibuya～Asakusa | 260JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Asakusa～Nishi-Shinjuku | 260JPY |
| Total | 840JPY | ||
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.
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