Edo Tokyo History & Culture Tour — Guide Shinji
March, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 11:15 Welcome at Tsukiji Outer Market 11:30 Hamarikyu 13:00 Meiji Shrine 14:15 Kagurazaka 15:30 Chidorigafuchi 17:00 End at Asakusa Station
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The guest was a visitor from Europe. On the day of the tour, my private tour began after the guest had taken part in a Tsukiji food tour. The guest loved Japan and, as requested, enjoyed Japanese sweets and matcha at Hamarikyu Gardens. The guest was in high spirits throughout and could hardly stop talking. The guest loved Japanese scenery and took many photos. The guest was fond of Kagurazaka, an area not many tourists visit, and also shared some stories related to "geisha." It was a little early for cherry blossom viewing, but when we went to Chidorigafuchi, there were several cherry trees in full bloom, which delighted the guest. Although we walked quite a long distance, the guest showed no signs of fatigue, and we parted with a smile.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shiodome～Shimbashi | 190JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shimbashi～Meiji-jingumae | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Harajuku～Iidabashi | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Iidabashi～Kudanshita | 180JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Hanzomon～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Total | 970JPY | ||
Before I started the guiding job in 2022, I had worked for private companies and been engaged in overseas business, which led me to be stationed in various English-speaking countries. Taking advantage of such experiences and also wishing to reciprocate the kindness extended to me during my career, I have decided to help visitors to Japan enjoy their stay and obtained a national guide license.
I am very honored and pleased to assist guests from overseas and enjoy seeing them having a great time visiting interesting spots in Japan and learning about the country. I look forward to serving more new guests and seeing them smile at the end of my private tours.
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