Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Meiji Shrine — Guide Sachi
October, 2026
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 at Hotel
- 10:30 Tsukiji
- 12:20 Imperial Palace
- 13:20 Lunch
- 14:40 Meiji Shrine
- 16:00. Disband at Harajuku
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 10:00 at Hotel and ended at 16:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at 13:20.
Over the course of the day the route took in Tsukiji at 10:30, Imperial Palace at 12:20 and Meiji Shrine at 14:40.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shijo-mae to Toyosu (190JPY); Toyosu to Shintomicho (Tokyo) by subway (180JPY); Tsukiji to Tokyo by subway (180JPY); Tokyo to Harajuku by train (210JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 760JPY per person.
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The guests were visiting from Europe. They appeared in the lobby with warm smiles about ten minutes before our scheduled meeting time at the hotel. They walked at a brisk pace, which made getting around by train very smooth as well. Since the guests had planned their destinations and time allocation in advance and had requested that the tour include Japanese history and culture, I devoted much of our time to topics such as the transition from the Edo period to the Meiji era, in line with their wishes. The guests listened with great interest throughout.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Shijo-mae～Toyosu | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Toyosu～Shintomicho (Tokyo) | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Tsukiji～Tokyo | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Tokyo～Harajuku | 210JPY |
| Total | 760JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at Hotel at 10:00, and the tour finished at Harajuku at 16:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 10:00 to 16:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Tsukiji, Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 760JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Sachi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
My name is Sachiko Fujita, and I’m a licensed government-certified tour guide in Japan. I have been working as a tour guide since 2018, mainly in Tokyo. I have guided visitors to major destinations such as Asakusa,Tsukiji, the Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine. In particular, Asakusa is one of my specialties, and I have guided tours there over 100 times. I am a cheerful and open-minded person who truly enjoys meeting new people from different cultures. I may not be a young guide but I consider my age as a strength, as it has given me rich life experience, strong communication skills, and a calm, flexible approach. I strive to provide safe, enjoyable, and memorable experiences for every guest.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Sachiko Fujita