Tokyo: Takeshita Street & Tokyo Midtown Supermarket — Guide Atsushi

Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group from Oceania visiting Japan for the first time during a school break. They had first entered through Osaka, enjoyed Kyoto and Tokyo Disneyland, and moved to their hotel on the morning of the tour.

They first wanted to purchase a children's transportation IC card (PASMO), so we attempted to buy one at Akasaka-mitsuke Station, but due to a machine malfunction it could not be issued. As a note, PASMO cannot be purchased from ticket machines and must be issued at the station office, and a passport must be presented for the purchase.

The main focus of this trip seemed to be the younger members of the group. The capybara café had been a strong request, so the guests were very delighted. At the Sanrio shop, they were impressed by the wide selection and bought souvenirs.

One of the guests could only eat gluten-free food, so we had lunch at a restaurant with gluten-free certification.

After that, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck also left a strong impression. Since we progressed faster than the original itinerary, we moved to a supermarket in Tokyo Midtown, where the guests enjoyed shopping while experiencing Japanese food culture firsthand.

The tour ended at Tokyo Midtown, but the guests wished to continue shopping within Midtown afterward. They returned to their hotel by taxi on their own.

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Tour Report by Atsushi

Hi everyone! I’m Atsushi.
Born in the historic fishing port of Shiogama in Miyagi Prefecture and raised in Tokyo and Kanagawa, I’ve spent my life immersed in Japanese culture.
During my six years in the countryside as a university student, I fell in love with hiking and visiting temples.
After graduating with a master’s degree in agricultural science, I spent 40 years in R&D at a food manufacturing company before transitioning from part-time guiding to becoming a full-time professional tour guide at the end of 2025.
My true passion lies in Japan’s rich culinary and sake traditions.
I specialize in FIT tours around Tokyo and Hakone, and I even lead sumo culture tours!
I’m dedicated to making your journey truly unforgettable, and I look forward to helping you get the absolute most out of your stay in Japan.
I can’t wait to meet you!