Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour — Guide Noripy

Title: What Is a Private Full-Day Tokyo Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Nihonbashi, and Asakusa

The guests were a group of six with roots in the Middle East who have long lived in Europe. They were friends rather than relatives. Some spoke fluent English, and among themselves they conversed in Persian. All of them were visiting Japan for the first time. Part of the group had arrived a few days before the tour and had already walked around Hamarikyu and the Imperial Palace, but since the rest of the group had arrived the day before the tour, we revisited the Imperial Palace together. One of the guests had a strong interest in Japanese history and many other topics, asking questions about the meaning of the differences in the stone colors of the Edo Castle walls (on the Sakuradamon side) and comparisons between Shinto and Zoroastrianism — some so detailed that my own knowledge could not fully answer them accurately. These questions sparked lively conversation.

Since there had been no prior communication about the itinerary, I began the tour on the loose premise of visiting the main tourist spots. As a result, we spent a relaxed lunchtime together. The guests wanted to go to a place I recommended, and although there was about a 15-minute wait to be seated, everyone ordered the wagyu beef steak set meal at Suju Dining in the Shin-Marunouchi Building. They enjoyed it with wasabi soy sauce and were all very satisfied, saying it was delicious. Although they used forks, they also practiced using chopsticks enthusiastically. Next, at the food hall in the basement of Nihonbashi Takashimaya, they seemed captivated by the Japanese fruit and other items. They wanted an after-meal coffee to shake off jet-lag drowsiness, so we stopped at a café inside Takashimaya before heading to Asakusa. At Sensoji Temple, everyone tried omikuji fortunes, and they were delighted with their good fortunes, including two "great blessings." Only one guest drew a "bad fortune" and was visibly disappointed. I explained that by tying it at the designated spot, one can say goodbye to (purify) the bad fortune. As time was running short and I sensed that the group essentially wanted to spend the day relaxing and chatting, I avoided urging them to hurry and skipped Meiji Shrine and Shibuya. They seemed to enjoy that pace. I explained how to get to the Tokyo Skytree observation deck, which they planned to visit the next day, and we said goodbye in front of Ginza Mitsukoshi.

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Tour Report by Noripy

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.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!