Tokyo: Micro Pig Cafe & Tokyo National Museum — Guide Kei

March, 2025

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

  • 9:00 Meet in front of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Information Center
  • 9:15 Sensoji Temple grounds: Nakamise Shopping Street (shopping), Main Hall, Asakusa Shrine ~ Yogodo ~ shopping on the West Approach
  • 12:30 Lunch
  • Return to Nakamise Shopping Street again for shopping
  • 13:30-14:15 Micro Pig Cafe
  • Move to Ueno by taxi.
  • 15:00 Ueno Park: weeping cherry blossoms and Kanhizakura cherry blossoms at the Hirokoji-side entrance ~ 15:20 Ueno Great Buddha ~ 15:40 Gojo Tenjin Shrine ~
  • 16:00-17:00 Tokyo National Museum
  • Ueno to Shinjuku on the Yamanote Line
  • Disband at the Shinjuku station front, where the guests are staying.

What Is a Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Asakusa and Ueno in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Since the designated meeting point was Senso-ji Temple, I had sent a photo of the building model inside the cultural center beforehand to specify the location. However, it turned out by the day before that, in connection with a historical TV drama, the model had been moved to a different floor. I changed the meeting point to outside the cultural center and sent a photo of my outfit for the day to serve as a direct visual marker. There was no trouble meeting up.

As I was guiding just the one person, we explored Asakusa at a leisurely pace. I showed them "Sukeroku," a shop in Nakamise selling traditional Edo-era good-luck charms. They liked it very much and purchased several items. After the main hall of Senso-ji Temple, we went to Asakusa Shrine. Looking at the three portable shrines (mikoshi) inside, I explained about festivals, Shinto, and Buddhism. They bought souvenirs at a Japanese accessory shop. We had a meal at a ramen restaurant on the west approach. We visited the Jizo hall inside Denbo-in. We shopped again at "Sukeroku." We enjoyed a micro pig cafe.

We took a taxi to Ueno Park. We took photos of the weeping cherry blossoms and the kanhizakura (cold cherry blossoms) at the entrance. We saw the Great Buddha of Ueno. I guided them through the Tokyo National Museum for about an hour. At the fountain plaza, we sampled Japanese sweets from the festival stalls that were being held. Afterward, on the train accompanying them toward their accommodation in Shinjuku, I gave advice about places to visit the next day and beyond. I said goodbye to them on the platform at Shinjuku Station.

The guest loved photography and had been very much looking forward to the cherry blossom scenery, so we spent a long time on photos. They were very satisfied and gave me kind compliments.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainUeno～Shinjuku210JPY
Total210JPY

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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