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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up＠Hotel Premier Asakusa International
- 2. 10:00 ＠Zojoji Temple
- 3. 10:30 ＠Tokyo Tower
- 4. 11:40 ＠Ginza (4-chome Intersection, Kyukyodo, Ginza Main Street)
- 5. 12:30 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 6. 13:20 ＠Tsukiji
- 7. 13:40 Lunch＠Tsukiji Koromo Sushi
- 8. 14:30 ＠Kabukiza Theatre
- 9. 15:20 ＠Meiji Shrine
- 10. 16:10 ＠Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 11. 17:00 ＠Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS Pepper Parlor)
- 12. 17:30 Dismissal＠Ginza Line inside Shibuya Station
Title: What Is an 8-Hour Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report from Japan Guide Agency
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. Some of the group were traveling through several Asian countries and were currently in Japan, planning to meet up and watch the Suzuka Circuit F1 race together. They also planned to visit Hakone, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, and to experience staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan.
This was an 8-hour tour. Since one of the guests became a little short of breath when walking, I made sure we walked slowly. Even so, they kept their enthusiasm for sightseeing right to the end and walked energetically throughout.
At Zojoji Temple, the Sangedatsumon Gate could not be passed through due to renovation work, but the cherry blossoms happened to be more than about 40% in bloom, which was very beautiful. The guests were deeply moved and took many photos.
In Ginza, they said they would definitely like to come back to shop at the Mitsukoshi food hall and Kyukyodo that I introduced. They were pleased with every place we visited, but their excitement peaked especially at the piglet cafe on Takeshita Street and the robot-themed cafe in Shibuya.
Whenever I introduced popular Tokyo spots such as teamLab, they relayed everything to another member of the group on their smartphone. At the end, once they had secured seats on the Ginza Line, I confirmed with them, "The terminal station arriving in 33 minutes is Asakusa, where your hotel is located," and we said our goodbyes.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station～Daimon Station | 900JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station～Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line Higashi-ginza Station～Shimbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shimbashi Station～Harajuku Station | 210JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,110JPY | ||
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.
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