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
- 09:45 Meet at hotel
- move by train
- 10:15 – 11:15 Tsukiji Market (best market for foodies)
- move by train
- 12:00 – 13:40 Asakusa for Sushi making experience (pre-booked/ Lunch)
- 13:40 – 15:10 Asakusa Sensoji and Nakamise shopping street
- move by train
- 15:30 – 16: 10 Ueno Park (Big park with historical statue & buildings and museums/ near to your hotel)
- move by train
- 16:30 – 17:45 Ryogoku Sumo town tour (Sumo stadium at the last day of the tournament/ Japanese style garden)
- 17:45 (18:00) Sumo experience (pre-booked/ Dinner)
What Is an 8-Hour Private Food Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ryogoku
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led an 8-hour private tour of Tokyo for guests visiting from North America, one of whom was returning to Japan and the other visiting for the first time. Since the guests had already visited many Buddhist statues and temples across Asia, we did not go too deeply into shrines and temples, and instead focused on their strong interest in food and drink, including tastings at Tsukiji and Asakusa, which they thoroughly enjoyed. The 8-hour tour included a sushi-making experience and a sumo show experience, and as the guests were a little tired from walking, we took breaks along the way and simplified the itinerary to accommodate them. In Ryogoku it was the final day of the May sumo tournament, and the guests were lucky to see the top-division wrestlers' ceremony up close after the bouts. As the guests were planning a day trip to Hakone in the future, I gave advice so that they could explore Ueno near their hotel on their own.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Ueno～Tsukiji | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tsukiji～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Asakusa～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Ueno～Ryogoku | 200JPY |
| Total | 770JPY | ||
Hi I am Yosh, very nice to meet you!
I am a tour guide around Tokyo and surrounding areas including Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and Mt. Fuji area with qualification of nationwide professional tour guiding.
I have been practicing Japanese martial arts, Karate and Aikido, from my childhood and I teach kids and beginners at Dojo school as an instructor.
From my background I am especially into a tour guiding about Samurai, Sumo and Zen style temples deeply related with Japanese martial arts.
I was born, raised and live in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture for over 50 years, so I am familiar with Tokyo capital area and I can arrange the free choice tour for you based on your taste and interest.
I also want you to enjoy Japanese cuisine and Sake at traditional or modern restaurants as part of Japanese precious culture experience.
I really like my profession of tour guide because I am always shared with happy emotion of the guests through the tour.
I am really look forward to seeing you soon!
Yosh
Apr 28, 2026
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Fun and Informative
We had a wonderful 4hr walking tour with our…
Apr 28, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fun and Informative
We had a wonderful 4hr walking tour with our host Yosh while in Tokyo. Yosh took the time to develop our tour based on our interests. He provided history and background to all the places we visited, seamlessly guided through the route. Highly recommend his professional services. It was the perfect tour to start our visit to Japan
Mar 21, 2026
Michael A
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100% worth the money and time
Amazing tour walking through beautiful…
Mar 21, 2026
Michael A
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100% worth the money and time
Amazing tour walking through beautiful Japanese gardens and seeing a temple. Our guide
was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.
Sep 12, 2025
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Yosh Yash is an excellent…
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Cynthia_H
Yosh Yash is an excellent…
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yosh is an excellent guide. I had a wonderful tour of the city and an excellent overview of navigating the metro. It was great to learn from Yosh much about the history of the sites we visited as well as some history of Japan as a whole .I would highly recommend having Yosh guide anyone on a tour of the city of Tokyo.