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

  • 1.10:00 Meet @ Mimaru Tokyo Station East
  • 2.10:40 @ Asakusa
  • 3.12:05 Lunch @ Kirby Cafe Tokyo
  • 4.13:30 @ Tokyo Skytree & Solamachi
  • 5.15:30 @ Shibuya Crossing, Parco 6th Floor
  • 6.16:00 Disband @ Parco Shibuya

Title: What's a Private Family Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Skytree, and Shibuya

The guests were a group visiting Tokyo together. The tour was arranged to celebrate a happy milestone in the group's life. We first went to Asakusa, where the guests enjoyed soft serve ice cream along Nakamise shopping street and visited the temple to offer prayers. After that, we headed to Tokyo Skytree. The guests were big fans of Kirby, Pokémon, Nintendo, and Sega, and had made a reservation at the Kirby Cafe one month in advance, where a special message was written on the dessert plate to mark the celebration. At Solamachi, the group enjoyed the Pokémon Center, and some of the guests went up to the observation deck. Afterward, we went to Shibuya, where the guests experienced the famous scramble crossing, and I guided them up to the sixth floor of Parco before ending the tour. It rained a little in the morning, but after that the weather held up, and I believe the guests had an enjoyable day. A notable stop on the tour was Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Senso-ji is Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in the 7th century, and is one of the most visited religious sites in Japan. Visitors approach the main hall through the iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its giant red lantern, followed by the lively Nakamise shopping street lined with traditional stalls selling snacks and souvenirs. The temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and its vibrant atmosphere makes it a popular highlight for anyone exploring Tokyo.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainHatchobori (Tokyo)~Asakusa290JPY
Section 2TrainAsakusa~Tokyo Skytree160JPY
Section 3TrainOshiage~Shibuya260JPY
Total710JPY

Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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