Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer & Taxi from Shibuya → Kabukicho — Guide Kei

April, 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

  • 11:00 Shinjuku Kabukicho, meet at the hotel. Walk to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
  • 11:30-12:00 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory
  • Tochomae → Tsukiji Market
  • 12:40-13:45 Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Tsukiji Market → National Stadium
  • 14:30-15:30 Shinjuku Gyoen, stroll and light meal
  • Shinjuku-sanchome → Shibuya
  • 16:00-16:45 Shibuya, Center Street, Don Quijote.
  • 16:45-17:30 Meal at Miyashita Park Shibuya Yokocho.
  • 17:30-18:00 Taxi from Shibuya → Kabukicho
  • 18:00 Disband at the hotel lobby.
  • ※Due to fatigue, the schedule was moved up by one hour and ended.

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shinjuku, Tsukiji, and Shibuya

There was no response to the greeting and inquiry about the desired meeting at the time of booking, nor to the message sent the day before. I displayed a name board in the hotel lobby and was able to meet the guest promptly at 10:50. We began by listening to the request and planning the program. The request was simply to "see the best places" and to "see cherry blossoms." The guest was visiting from North America and had visited Japan once, more than twenty years ago. The guest was a big fan of baseball, wearing a cap with a team logo.

Since there were no specific destinations requested, only a wish to be taken to "the recommended best places," I structured the day as follows: 1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck 2. Tsukiji Outer Market 3. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 4. Others

Mount Fuji was not visible, but the guest was impressed by the view from the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, truly feeling the vastness of the metropolitan area. There was no interest in souvenirs. At Tsukiji Market, the guest was not yet hungry, so we only had drinks and took a rest. We visited Namiyoke Shrine, and I provided an explanation. Seeking cherry blossoms, we went to Shinjuku Gyoen, entering through the Sendagaya Gate. The double cherry blossoms and azaleas were splendid, and the guest seemed very satisfied. We had a light meal at a cafe.

The next request was the Shibuya Crossing. We moved there and paid a visit to the Hachiko statue. After viewing the crossing from the second-floor concourse, we actually crossed it several times. We passed through Center Gai and headed via Inokashira Street to Shibuya Yokocho at Miyashita Park. The guest enjoyed ramen and other dishes at a restaurant serving Hokkaido cuisine. We had also planned to stroll around Harajuku and Omotesando, but as the guest was tired, we returned to the hotel by taxi and parted ways there. Overall, the guest seemed satisfied.

The guest was considering going to Osaka the day after next and asked me to accompany them as a guide, but my schedule did not allow it, so I declined. I introduced the [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) website and recommended requesting arrangements within the day.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainTochomae～Tsukiji Market280JPY
Section 2TrainTsukiji Market～National Stadium220JPY
Section 3TrainShinjuku-sanchome～Shibuya180JPY
Total680JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Hello, Bonjour, Buongiorno!

I’m Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, japanese freelance Government-licensed guide and interpreter in French and in English, speaking Italian as well. Having accompanied guests to all over Japan by now with whole 47 prefectures, all year round. 11 years and over 1500 days of experience as a professional guide since 2015, after 24 years of work at French Tourist Board in Tokyo in charge of promotion and marketing.
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Je suis Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, guide-interprète indépendant japonais, agréé par le gouvernement en langues française et anglaise, parlant également italien. Ayant accompagné des clients dans tout le Japon avec se 47 départements, toute l’année. 11 ans et plus de 1500 jours d’expérience en tant que guide professionel depuis 2015, après 24 ans de travail à l’Office de Tourisme Français à Tokyo en charge de la promotion et du marketing.
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Sono Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, un guida-interprete indipendente giappone e approvato dal governo per le lingue francese e inglese, parlo italiano anche. Avo accompagno i clienti in tutto il Giappone, con sue 47 province, tutto l’anno. 10 anni e piu di 1500 journi di esperienza come guida professionista dal 2015, dopo 24 anni di lavoro presso l’Ufficio del Turismo francese a Tokyo come responsabile della promozione e del marketing.
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Having lived mostly in Kawasaki city attached to Tokyo in the West, I have a good knowledge and profound experience of Tokyo and its surrounding areas such as Mount Fuji, Hakone and Kamakura or Nikko.
A history lover and food lover, qualified as JSA Wine Expert, I’d like to help you choosing good restaurants and good drinks including Sake.
Let’s go together for a delightful discovery in Japan.
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Ayant vécu principalement dans la ville de Kawasaki rattachée à Tokyo à l’Ouest, j’ai une bonne connaissance et une profonde expérience de Tokyo et de ses environs comme le Mont Fuji, Hakone et Kamakura ou Nikko.
Passionné d’histoire et de gastronomie, diplômé JSA Wine Expert, j’aimerais vous aider à choisir de bons restaurants et de bonnes boissons dont le Saké.
Partons ensemble pour une délicieuse découverte du Japon.
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Avendo vissuto principalmente nella città di Kawasaki, vicina a Tokyo, ho una buona conoscenza e una profonda esperienza di Tokyo e dei suoi dintorni, come il Monte Fuji, Hakone e Kamakura o Nikko.
Appassionato di storia e gastronomia, laureato Wine Expert presso la JSA, vorrei aiutarvi a scegliere buoni ristoranti e buoni bevande, tra cui il sakè.
Partiamo insieme per una deliziosa scoperta del Giappone.

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