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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku Station & Ueno

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku Station & Ueno

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel
    • 9:30 Shinjuku Station
    • 10:30-11:30 Asakusa
    • 12:00-13:00 Ueno

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa and Ameyoko The guests told me that their flight to Japan had been delayed by about six hours, so they had a difficult start to their trip. They also seemed a little uneasy, saying they had taken a taxi but were surprised by how expensive it was. However, when I showed them an estimated fare using an app and it came out to a similar amount, they were reassured. Since they wanted to buy Shinkansen tickets to Kyoto, we purchased them at Shinjuku Station. They had not been able to book successfully online, so they were very relieved and pleased. At Senso-ji Temple, they enjoyed the Japanese atmosphere, and at Ameyoko they were delighted to have lunch at a grilled offal restaurant surrounded entirely by locals.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku~Asakusa360JPY
    Section 2TrainAsakusa~Ueno180JPY
    Total540JPY

    Hello , my name is Isao.
    I like cooking and eating while drinking wine and listening to the rock music sometime classical music, too.
    I am a tour guide mainly around Tokyo. I have experience as an E-bike tour guide( Imperial palace, Tokyo station, Asakusa, Sumida river, Ningyocho, Odaiba area, Tsukishima Monja street ) and a food tour. I like to eat local Japanese food and drink many kind of alcohol.
    Besides Tokyo, I also recommend Kamakura and Kawagoe where I was borne.
    I will do my best to help you make good memories of Japan.
    I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

    May 21, 2026
    Anne_A
    Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
    Enjoyable tour of the local markets and…

    May 18, 2026
    Olivia_H
    Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
    An unforgettable Tokyo food and culture experience…

    May 7, 2026
    Susan C
    Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
    Highly recommended tuna auction tour
    Iseo…

    Oct 25, 2025
    TravelYes8
    Highly recommended the Toyosu Tuna Auction tour with Isao!
    Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Ueno Toshogu Shrine

    Tokyo in One Day: Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Ueno Toshogu Shrine

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel New Grand
    • 11:00 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 11:25 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:50 Lunch @ Inataya Palace Building Branch
    • 13:35 Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 15:10 Asakusa (Skytree photo)
    • 16:40 Ueno Toshogu Shrine
    • 17:55 Disband at Hotel New Grand

    It rained lightly for almost the entire day. I picked up the guests at the Hotel and first showed them the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, followed by Meiji Shrine. The contrast between these two places seemed to capture their interest. I explained a great deal about religion in Japan. As it was lunchtime, they enjoyed a set of chicken tempura rice bowl and soba noodles at the Palace Building, which was well received. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, I talked about the story of "Shogun" and the Meiji Restoration. In Asakusa, they stopped by many shops. Although it was not on the schedule, since we could just barely fit it in, we visited Ueno Toshogu Shrine at the transfer station of Ueno. We parted ways at the Hotel in Yokohama right on time. I received a tip of 1,000 yen.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainMotomachi-Chukagai~Shibuya540JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3TrainMeiji-jingumae~Otemachi (Tokyo)210JPY
    Section 4TrainTakebashi~Asakusa210JPY
    Section 5TrainAsakusa~Ueno180JPY
    Section 6TrainUeno~Motomachi-Chukagai810JPY
    Total2,100JPY

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

    Jul 21, 2026
    scottsD8777AR
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This was our first visit…

    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    It was a perfect experience…

    Jul 5, 2026
    I3699SBjonathanw
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
    Koba was so nice to my family…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Imperial Palace Outer & Shibuya Scramble Square

    Tokyo in One Day: Imperial Palace Outer & Shibuya Scramble Square

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Hotel
    • 8:30 Tsukiji Market, Tsukiji Hongwanji
    • 9:30 Imperial Palace Outer Garden
    • 10:30 Nezu Shrine
    • 11:15 Rikugien Garden
    • 12:00 Lunch
    • 13:15 Shibuya Scramble Square
    • 14:00 Return to hotel
    • 12:45 Lunch
    • Shibuya Scramble Square → Hotel

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tokyo Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. Despite intermittent rain throughout the day, they walked energetically and covered many places with enthusiasm. They asked thoughtful questions about topics such as the differences between Buddhism and Shinto and the imperial system, showing great interest. They also seemed to particularly enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Rikugien Garden. Although the schedule was somewhat tight, the guests did not spend much time shopping, so we were able to visit all the planned spots and finish on time. For lunch, they enjoyed the ramen they had requested and were very pleased.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOdaiba~Tsukiji Market510JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji~Hibiya180JPY
    Section 3SubwayNijubashimae~Nezu180JPY
    Section 4SubwayTodaimae~Komagome180JPY
    Section 5TrainKomagome~Shibuya210JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya~Odaiba540JPY
    Total1,800JPY

    Hello, I’m Yukie Tachibana, national licensed tour guide living in Yokohama with my family. Please call me Yuki. I have been working as a tour guide for 5years mainly around Tokyo, Kanagawa, for example, Hakone, Kamakura, Yokohama and Kawasaki. I have had an experience of attending a lot of foreign visitors from all over the world in both private and group tours for sightseeing and business in one to multi-days. I’m able to arrange the tour for you, so please feel free to ask me your favorite plan in Japan as to spot, food and some activities. I like to see Buddhist statues in temples so I’d like to introduce our history and culture. Also because I like Japanese animation and character, and animals, I can take you to some shops for the animation and animal cafes that are so popular among tourists. Looking forward to seeing you soon and share wonderful time in Japan! Thank you.

    May 1, 2026
    444CraigH
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
    Tokyo in a day from Yokohama
    We had a great…

    Apr 16, 2026
    Adele P
    Tripadvisor review: Yokohama 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Lovely Yokohama!
    We had a lovely day in Yokohama with Yukie…

    Oct 17, 2025
    LeslieS1560
    Intro to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Yuki was awesome. She reached out right after we…

    Jun 27, 2025
    L
    L3151LVdavidl
    Amazing Kamakura Tour with Yukie
    Tripadvisor review: Kamakura 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had an amazing tour with…

  • Tokyo in Half a Day: GOTOKU-JI & SHINJUKU observation deck

    Tokyo in Half a Day: GOTOKU-JI & SHINJUKU observation deck

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 meet at the lobby in The Millennials Shibuya
    • 9:45 1 GOTOKU-JI
    • 11:00 2 SHIBUYA
    • 11:30 3 CAT STREET
    • 12:30 4 SHINJUKU observation deck
    • 13:00 See of at Metropolitan Gov entrance

    I was able to contact the guests thanks to [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), as there had been no communication from the guests until last week. Thank you very much. At the accommodation in Shibuya where I went for the pickup, the guests had been waiting in the 6th-floor lobby, but since they had also checked out this morning, they were waiting at the 1st-floor entrance. I met them on the 1st floor at 9:10 and briefly explained the itinerary. The accommodation in Shibuya is essentially a capsule hotel, and the guests said they had booked one night just to try the experience, but they found it cramped and said they would never want to stay there again. They were delighted with the itinerary that combined the old and the new, and we parted ways at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShibuya~Shinjuku170JPY
    Section 2TrainShinjuku~Gotokuji200JPY
    Section 3TrainGotokuji~Shimokitazawa140JPY
    Section 4TrainShimokitazawa~Shibuya140JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku~Yoyogi150JPY
    Section 6TrainYoyogi~Tochomae180JPY
    Total980JPY

    Welcome to Japan. I hope you are going to enjoy your stay.

    Who am I?
    I am a Licensed Guide Interpreter at an age of 61.
    I got an early retirement from 36 yrs of the employment in a Japanese financial sector.
    I hope I can attend to you with the Japanese politeness, hospitality and smile.

    What can I be expected?
    I would like to introduce the photogenic sites, the indigenous experiences
    and good Japanese local food around Tokyo, Hakone/Mt Fuji.
    I might be able to show you the features of shrine and temple with a religious manner if you’d like.
    As a matter of fact, I don’t have a specific religion to believe, though.
    I love Japan and that’s why I started a new career as a guide.

    What do I love?
    Most of all, my family. I have a wife 56 yrs old, a son 28 yrs old and a daughter 25 yrs old.
    I like eating raw fish and sushi, buckwheat noodles and curry rice.

    How do I spend my spare time?
    I run for 5 km in the morning listening to my favorite music.
    I might have a chance to go to a studio program in the fitness club nearby once a week.

    I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Thank you.

    Sep 21, 2026
    judygU2038FZ
    A wonderful time in Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    We had such a…

    Jul 21, 2026
    Sandra_U
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Individualized Tour!
    Our tour guide, Masa, was wonderful. The tour…

    Apr 3, 2026
    Celal_S
    Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had a great tour even…
    We had a great tour even…

    Mar 30, 2026
    Johanna H
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Early Morning Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6 hour Guided Tour of Tokyo
    We booked the 6…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hyatt Regency Tokyo
    • 10:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:10 Shopping at Soccer Shop KAMO
    • 12:30 Lunch @ Matsue Shibuya Scramble Branch
    • 14:00 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 14:55 Asakusa (Skytree photos)
    • 16:00 Disband at Asakusa Water Bus Terminal

    Title: What's a Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Asakusa It was a perfect day for a tour, not too hot and with no rain. After guiding the group through Meiji Shrine, I took them to a soccer shop so they could buy a Japanese national team player's jersey they had been asked to bring back, and they were able to purchase what they wanted. For lunch, we had sushi in Shibuya at their request, but the texture and size of the nigiri sushi did not seem to suit them, and both left between a quarter and half of it uneaten. I guided them around Asakusa, and after stopping by various shops, they said, "We'll take the water bus from here and go around on our own, so we can part ways here," and the tour ended at the water bus boarding area. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTochomae~Harajuku330JPY
    Section 2TrainHarajuku~Shibuya150JPY
    Section 3TrainShibuya~Asakusa260JPY
    Total740JPY

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

    Jul 21, 2026
    scottsD8777AR
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This was our first visit…

    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    It was a perfect experience…

    Jul 5, 2026
    I3699SBjonathanw
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
    Koba was so nice to my family…

  • Hyogo: Kobe Port Terminal & Don Quijote

    Hyogo: Kobe Port Terminal & Don Quijote

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Kobe Port Terminal
    • 8:15-8:45 Port of Kobe Earthquake memorial Park , Meriken Park
    • 9:00-9:30. Foreigners' Residence District (Ijinkan Street)
    • 9:45-10:30 Nunobiki Herb Garden
    • 11:00-12:00 Hakutsuru Sake Museum
    • 12:30-13:05 Lunch Conveyor Belt Sushi
    • 13:30-13:50 Don Quijote
    • 14:00 Kobe Port Terminal

    Title: What's a Private Day Tour with a Herb Garden and Sake Museum Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They were very calm and pleasant. When we visited the herb garden, one of the guests was reminded of someone who had passed away and became a little sad, but overall we spent an enjoyable time together, sharing honey soft-serve ice cream and playing games. At the museum, unlike my previous visit, I was surprised by the wide variety of tastings available. A fellow visitor from abroad also kindly gave us paid tasting coins, so we were able to enjoy many samples. On the way back, we went to a discount store to buy souvenirs, but it seemed they could not find what they were looking for. We finished within the allotted time, and I am truly grateful to the driver, who helped us in many ways.

    Hello, my name is Harumi, and I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I have been actively involved in volunteer activities for many years, sharing my passion for Japanese culture and history. As a kimono dressing instructor, I can provide hands-on kimono experiences and guide tours. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of sumo wrestling, making my tours ideal for those interested in this fascinating sport. I am also well-versed in Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Jūdenken) and can introduce historical townscapes dating back to the Edo period. If you are interested, I would be happy to show you around the sake brewing process in the Nada region.

    Sep 29, 2026
    H1282JBkarinas
    Customizable tour with Harumi-san
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    We had an amazing tour with Harumi…

    Sep 28, 2026
    Coastal07335209891
    Kobe Delight with Harumi
    Tripadvisor review: Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Our tour was definitely customized and our…

    Sep 27, 2026
    kakeelma
    Learning is fun with Harumi san!
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    My husband and I…

    Sep 23, 2026
    Cosmopolitan580857
    We had a great time! Kyoto is a beautiful city.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide…

  • Tokyo in One Day: East Gardens of the Imperial Palace & Tokyo Dome

    Tokyo in One Day: East Gardens of the Imperial Palace & Tokyo Dome

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU
    • 9:50 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (until 11:05)
    • 11:40 Asakusa (Skytree photos) (until 13:00)
    • 13:10 Ueno Ameyoko (until 13:40. Then travel by taxi)
    • 13:50 Tokyo Dome (until 14:15)
    • 14:45 Disband at HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU

    I realized on the morning of the tour that the fish market was closed that day, so I apologized and dropped it from the plan, changing the itinerary to Hotel > East Gardens of the Imperial Palace > Asakusa > Meiji Shrine > Hotel. However, the guests moved quite slowly, and partway through they mentioned wanting a Yomiuri Giants baseball cap, so from the middle of the Asakusa portion the focus shifted to searching for a cap. The desired cap was not available in Asakusa, nor was it found while looking in Ameyoko, and in the end they purchased one directly from the Giants specialty shop at Tokyo Dome. Because finding the cap took so much time, we were unable to visit Meiji Shrine and returned to the Hotel instead. The slower walking pace also affected the itinerary.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSeibu-Shinjuku~Takadanobaba150JPY
    Section 2Free PassTakadanobaba~Takebashi700JPY
    Section 3Free PassOtemachi~Asakusa0JPY
    Section 4Free PassAsakusa~Ueno0JPY
    Section 5TrainSuidobashi~Shinjuku180JPY
    Total1,030JPY

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

    Jul 21, 2026
    scottsD8777AR
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This was our first visit…

    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    It was a perfect experience…

    Jul 5, 2026
    I3699SBjonathanw
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
    Koba was so nice to my family…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
    • 9:55 Asakusa (Skytree photos)
    • 11:40 Shibamata Taishakuten Temple and Garden
    • 12:45 Snack @ Shibamata Takagiya (long-established shop)
    • 14:15 Meiji Shrine
    • 15:15 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 16:00 Disband at Shimbashi (your designated izakaya)

    What Is a Private Tour of Asakusa, Shibamata, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report When I met the guests at the Hotel, I was told that one of the group was unwell and could not join, so we set off as a smaller group. In Asakusa, the guests enjoyed the atmosphere of the area and took many photos. In Shibamata, I guided them around the carvings and garden of Taishakuten temple. They were impressed by both and took a great number of photos. They also showed interest in prewar architecture and asked many questions. On the way back, they wanted to order kusa-dango, but the shop was fully booked and no seats were available, so they enjoyed the kusa-dango on a bench in front of the shop. It was well received. Since they said they did not mind extending the time, I guided them to Meiji Shrine and the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and finally took them to a izakaya of their choice in Shimbashi, where the tour ended. It seemed the tour exceeded their expectations, and they said they would send me a Christmas card. I received a tip.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainDaiba~Shimbashi330JPY
    Section 2Free PassShimbashi~Asakusa900JPY
    Section 3Free PassAsakusa~Oshiage0JPY
    Section 4TrainOshiage~Shibamata200JPY
    Section 5TrainShibamata~Oshiage200JPY
    Section 6Free PassOshiage~Meiji-jingumae0JPY
    Section 7TrainHarajuku~Shibuya150JPY
    Section 8Free PassShibuya~Shimbashi0JPY
    Total1,780JPY

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

    Jul 21, 2026
    scottsD8777AR
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This was our first visit…

    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
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    It was a perfect experience…

    Jul 5, 2026
    I3699SBjonathanw
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
    Koba was so nice to my family…

  • Tokyo: Bonsai Art Museum & Seiko-en

    Tokyo: Bonsai Art Museum & Seiko-en

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at hotel
    • 10:00-11:10 Travel
    • 11:10-12:10 Bonsai Art Museum
    • 12:20-12:35 Mansei-en
    • 12:40-13:00 Seiko-en 
    • 13:00-14:00 Travel 
    • 14:00 Disband at Odaiba Station

    What Is a Private Bonsai Museum Tour in Japan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. One of them had previously worked in gardening and mentioned having as many as 500 potted plants in their garden. They were very knowledgeable about bonsai, but they were still deeply impressed when they saw how the bonsai were arranged at the bonsai museum and how they harmonized with the traditional Japanese architecture. Having only arrived in Japan the previous day, they said they did not feel confident about heading to other sightseeing spots on their own after the tour, and wished to return to their accommodation together. In the end, I accompanied them to the nearest station to their accommodation, and we parted ways there.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOdaiba~Shimbashi330JPY
    Section 2TrainShimbashi~Toro Station/Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture680JPY
    Section 3TrainToro Station/Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture~Shimbashi680JPY
    Section 4TrainShimbashi~Odaiba330JPY
    Total2,020JPY

    Hello. My name is Kahori who lives in Tokyo.

    I am a mother who has 7 years old boy.
    I have been a guide for 7 years.

    I would like to introduce various spots to you.
    There are so many great spots such as Asakusa, Meiji shrine, Tsukiji fish market, etc. and off-the-beaten-path spots such as Yanaka, Fukagawa, etc. in Tokyo.

    Also, I love eating and drinking so I would like to introduce many restaurants and food stands.
    In addition, there are many types of Fashion culture in Harajuku, and it makes you surprise!!

    Let’s go to these attractive spots together!!

    I am looking forward to having a great time with you (^o^)

    Aug 5, 2026
    Voyage03860342449
    Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
    Great experience!
    We just had our private 6 hour walking tour with Kahori in Tokyo and…

    Jul 23, 2026
    bennyboyoz
    Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
    An unforgettable private tour with Kahori.
    This private Geisha and Asakusa tour was one of the…

    Jul 12, 2026
    Kwame_L
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Amazing Private tour with Kahori
    Our tour in Tokyo was…

    Jul 12, 2026
    Noe_C
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Great tour with Kahori!
    We had an amazing time on…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:30 Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon
    • 2. 11:20 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 3. 13:40 Meiji Shrine
    • 4. 14:30 Lunch Restaurant Yoyogi
    • 5. 15:30 Takeshita Street
    • 6. 16:10 Akihabara
    • 7. 16:40 Dismissal Suehirocho Station

    What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Covering the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Meiji Shrine, and Akihabara The guests were visitors from North America. Before starting, I asked about their preferences and then guided them through the itinerary described above. One of the guests had studied a great deal about Japan in advance and asked many questions about various points of interest. The Imperial Palace East Gardens were not part of their original requests, but since the guests were interested in history and it fit well into the itinerary, I decided to take them there. As a result, they were very pleased and thanked me for adding it. For lunch, I guided them to "Restaurant Yoyogi" at Meiji Shrine, which was also very well received. Finally, I showed them around Akihabara and ended the tour at Suehirocho Station. Overall, I believe the guests thoroughly enjoyed the day.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa~Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)~Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku~Akihabara180JPY
    Total570JPY

    Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
    I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
    Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
    Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
    A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
    I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
    I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
    Nobu

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