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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 11:00 Meet up @ HOTEL GRACERY ASAKUSA
- 2. 11:05 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park, Azuma Bridge)
- 3. 12:00 @ Ginza (Kyukyodo, WAKO, Mitsukoshi, 4-chome Intersection, Ginza Main Street, Kimuraya)
- 4. 12:50 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 5. 13:30 @ Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building)
- 6. 13:45 @ Nihonbashi (Takashimaya)
- 7. 14:00 @ Ueno (Ueno Park, Ueno Toshogu Shrine, National Museum, National Museum of Western Art, etc.)
- 8. 15:00 Dismissal @ Asakusa Sumo Club Reception
Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Ginza, the Imperial Palace, Ueno, and a Sumo Lunch
The guest was visiting Japan for the first time, combining sightseeing with a trip, and was in Japan for a total of nine days, with no visit to Kyoto planned. The following day the guest was heading to Hakone, and after that would take the Shinkansen to Hokkaido to attend a conference. The guest had many personal interests in Japan, and a member of the family who loves to draw was very envious of the trip. The guest spoke of wanting to bring the family to Japan again in the future. At the family member's request, the guest was looking for traditional Japanese colored inks, so before heading to the Imperial Palace we visited Kyukyodo in Ginza, where the guest found exactly the ink they were looking for. There were many colors available, and the guest chose and purchased a hydrangea-colored one. The guest was also able to buy other souvenirs such as postcards with Japanese designs, and seemed very satisfied. At every stop, the guest took many photographs. The guest also asked me, the guide, to pose and point out the scenery, so I joined in the photos as well.
Since we needed to arrive on time at the sumo lunch venue that served as the tour's end point, we moved at a slightly brisk pace, but we also visited Ueno as requested. While strolling through Ueno Park, I guided the guest to the ornate fence (sukibei) in front of Ueno Toshogu Shrine, and we were able to touch on various points of history. On the way back to the sumo lunch in Asakusa, I introduced a tempura restaurant, Sandada, and the guest visited it for dinner that evening after the tour, seeming to greatly enjoy the tempura. The guest even went out of their way to send me photos via a messaging app.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Ginza Station | 700JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Ueno Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ueno Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 700JPY | ||
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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