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Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up＠The Westin Tokyo
- 2. 9:40 ＠Meiji Shrine
- 3. 11:00 From the car window＠New National Stadium, National Diet Building, Supreme Court
- 4. 11:20 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 5. 11:45 From the car window＠Tokyo Station Building (Marunouchi side)
- 6. 12:15 Lunch＠Shibuya (Hikarie basement)
- 7. 13:10 One person leaves the tour＠Shibuya
- 8. 13:20 ＠Shibuya Sky (observation facility)
- 9. 15:00 Disband＠Aqua City Odaiba entrance
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo and Kamakura Family Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a multi-generational group visiting from Asia. Some of the group had visited Japan before for work, and this time the trip was combined with business so that the rest of the group, who were visiting Japan for the first time, could enjoy sightseeing together. They did not plan to travel to regional areas such as Kyoto, but instead chose to explore Tokyo and Kamakura. They had already visited Asakusa the day before, so we skipped the originally planned Asakusa portion. Since they had a reservation at teamLab Planets after the tour, we decided to head toward the waterfront at the end. At Meiji Shrine, the group took many photos of a lively young child, and one of the amulets they purchased was for academic success, intended to support the child's studies. At the Imperial Palace, even though they had come from a warm region, they began to feel a little tired from the heat. In Shibuya, they seemed relieved to move indoors for a while. As they were vegetarian but could eat cheese, we went to Shibuya Hikarie, which has two Italian restaurants, but they were crowded or did not have pizza, so in the end the guests purchased items they liked at the basement delicatessen and enjoyed them in the free seating area. After lunch, one of the group left the tour for business, and the rest of the group went to Shibuya Sky. One of the guests stayed in the shade due to the heat, while the young child was full of energy and ran around excitedly. Even after moving indoors, the child danced with full enthusiasm to the music playing. Because the departure was slightly delayed due to the guests' schedule and because we added an unplanned visit to Shibuya Sky, there was no extra time left in the overall tour, so at the end I guided them to Aqua City Odaiba, which has a nice view, so they could enjoy the coffee time they had requested, and we said goodbye there.
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Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!