Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Tachi
August, 2024
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
- 1) 10:00 Meet up @ Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
- 2) 11:00 Shibamata <Taishakuten Approach・Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple・Yamamoto-tei>
- 3) 13:00 Lunch @ Akizuki
- 4) 14:00 Sensoji Temple <Nakamise Shopping Street・Sensoji Temple>
- 5) 14:20 Disband @ Taxi stand near Matsuya Asakusa (1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Shibamata and Asakusa Like in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
Body:
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private day tour of Tokyo for a group visiting from North America. During the pre-tour communication, the requests were varied and it took some time to finalize the destinations. The guests requested to meet somewhere other than the hotel, so we decided to meet at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (I had emailed detailed instructions in advance on how to use the subway from the hotel to Shinjuku Station and then to Asakusa Station). We decided to visit Shibamata and Asakusa, and I reconfirmed the itinerary again at the meeting point.
At the approach to Shibamata Taishakuten, the guests requested shaved ice at Takagiya (which had air conditioning), and they were delighted. At Daikyoji Temple, we entered the main hall, and at Yamamoto-tei they relaxed in the garden and in the spacious tatami rooms (there was no air conditioning, only electric fans).
We returned to Asakusa for lunch and I guided them to Akizuki, a soba and tempura restaurant (the seating was close to the kitchen and the air conditioning was not very effective). One part of the group decided to leave the tour early (the reasons being lack of sleep from jet lag and the daytime humidity and heat). Since health comes first, I escorted them to the taxi stand. The rest of the group ordered lunch and were very satisfied. After guiding them to the main hall of Sensoji Temple, I escorted them to the taxi stand to return to the hotel, and we parted ways.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Toei Asakusa Line (through service to Keisei Oshiage Line) Asakusa Station～Keisei Kanamachi Line Shibamata Station | 380JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Keisei Kanamachi Line Shibamata Station～Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station | 380JPY |
| Total | 760JPY | ||
Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel_O
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10/10 would do again!
Our guide, Tachi was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and…
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel_O
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10/10 would do again!
Our guide, Tachi was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and patient with our group. Their
expertise made our vacation fun, educational, and stress-free!
May 24, 2026
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Tour guide Tachi is the best!
A most enjoyable and personalized tour . Tachi was most professional and knowledgeable.
She provided very very thorough historical information about the 4 gardens we visited. I
would highly recommend her!
May 19, 2026
Jai_K
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I would definitely…
I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Tachi…
May 19, 2026
Jai_K
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
I would definitely…
I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Tachi was so helpful in showing us around and answering all our questions. It was a great idea to do this on the first day since we covered most of the popular cultural sights and areas with her leaving the ret of our days for other specific interests.
May 5, 2026
Gary33556
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour of the highlights of Tokyo
Tachi was our guide. What…
May 5, 2026
Gary33556
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Wonderful tour of the highlights of Tokyo
Tachi was our guide. What a wonderful experience. She communicated very effectively before our departure to plan a very nice tour around the city. On the day of departure, it was raining very heavily in Tokyo and we considered rescheduling, but went ahead anyway. She met us at our hotel just as planned and set out on a very nice tour that visited all the sites we wanted to see. We used the subway system to move about the city. We we very happy with the tour and would book with her again in the future if we return to Tokyo. Hint: download PASMO to your phone to pay for subway rides.