Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour — Guide Noripy

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Hamarikyu Gardens

The guests were a group of visitors from North America, on their first trip to Japan. Some of the guests had arrived in Japan a few days earlier and had already finished sightseeing in Kyoto, while others had arrived the day before the tour. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to travel together through Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and Thailand. On the morning of the tour, when I entered the meeting point in the hotel lobby, the guests spotted me right away and called out to me. We started the tour with great enthusiasm for sightseeing. Before heading down into the subway entrance, I introduced nearby commercial facilities close to the hotel and convenient routes to reach them. Purchasing a good-value transit pass, along with an explanation of public transportation, also became one of our sightseeing activities in Tokyo. The Oedo subway line we boarded happened to be at the peak of rush hour, so the guests experienced a packed rush-hour train. Since it was just one stop, they enjoyed it as a unique first experience.

At Meiji Shrine, the guests were deeply moved by the forest of the shrine, the birdsong, and the chrysanthemum flowers on display. They actively took part in the purification fountain and worship experiences, and at the Imperial Palace they admired the beautifully shaped pine trees that looked like bonsai. Afterward, we had originally planned to have a sushi lunch at Tsukiji Market, but since some of the guests were not fond of sushi, we decided to have a slightly early lunch somewhere around Tokyo Station. What everyone chose was Kamatake Udon. Since it was crowded, we split into two groups to be seated, and they enjoyed dishes such as a set of udon with beef tendon curry and tempura udon. At Hamarikyu Gardens, one of the guests waited on a bench near the entrance due to some swelling and slight pain in the legs. Some of the guests who had arrived the day before were also affected by jet lag and became sleepy, so we returned to the hotel a little earlier.

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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!