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
- 9:00 Meet the guests at the hotel.
- 9:10 In front of Shibuya Station, the Hachiko statue and the scramble crossing
- 10:00 Shinjuku Gyoen
- 11:50 Akihabara
- 13:30 Meiji Shrine
- 15:00 Tour ends in front of Shibuya Station
What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Day Tour of Shibuya, Shinjuku Gyoen, Akihabara, and Meiji Shrine? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America. They had arrived in Japan the day before and seemed a little tired, but they showed interest at each place we visited and we were able to complete the tour smoothly.
First, at the hotel, I explained the origin of Hachiko, and then we walked to the front of Shibuya Station, where we took photos at the Hachiko statue and the scramble crossing.
At Shinjuku Gyoen, the guests took great interest in the various flowering trees and thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese garden while taking photos. Next, in Akihabara, they bought souvenirs for their family. Moving on to Harajuku, I explained the origins of Meiji Shrine, and then we passed through the torii gate and proceeded to the main hall, with commentary along the way, and paid our respects. Finally, we returned to Shibuya Station, near the hotel, and ended the tour.
This private one-day tour of Tokyo was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shibuya～Sendagaya | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Sendagaya～Akihabara | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Akihabara～Harajuku | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 160JPY |
| Total | 780JPY | ||
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