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Tour Itinerary
- 10:00 Hotel
- 10:40 From Shiodome on the Oedo Line, via Caretta Shiodome 46F, to Hamarikyu Onshi Gardens
- 11:50 Tsukiji Outer Market
- 13:00 Shibuya crossing
- 13:30 Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 14:20 Disband at the JR EAST Travel Center in Shinjuku Station
What Is a Private Tour of Tsukiji, Shibuya, and Takeshita Street Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Initially, since it was the guests' first visit to Japan, the plan had been to visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa. However, communication had not gone smoothly, and when we ended up connecting through a messaging app, it turned out the guests were already in Tokyo and had visited all of the planned places. They then requested to see Tsukiji, Shibuya, and Takeshita Street. In particular, they wanted to visit Shibuya and Takeshita Street after the shops had opened, and since they had not yet been to any gardens, the route above started from Hamarikyu Gardens. I believe the guests were pleased to have efficiently visited the places they had been curious about and wanted to see.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Shinjuku～Shiodome | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tsukiji～Shibuya | 209JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Shibuya～Meiji-jingumae | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Harajuku～Shinjuku | 146JPY |
| Total | 753JPY | ||
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I have many experiences in private tour and can be flexible in planning the tour itinerary. To see everything in Tokyo may be difficult in few days. Historical points,seasonal view point,most trendy places,there are so many to choose. Please let me know your interest or whatever you want to see,and I will try my best to fulfill your request.Off course those who do not have a choice is most welcome. I will come up with the most recommended points to visit at the time.
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MATT is a great guide
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We were guided the whole day by MATT. He is a wonderful guide, explained so much to us
all the time and met our very wish. We could not have hoped for better.
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Amazing experience. Matt is extremely…
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Amazing experience with an amazing guide
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Amazing experience. Matt is extremely knowledgeable, he took everything we wanted and
made an amazing itinerary for us. Took us to a great local restaurant for our lunch.
Oct 15, 2024
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Tokyo walking around
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We had a very interesting and detailed tour wirh…
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Tokyo walking around
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We had a very interesting and detailed tour wirh Matt. Nice insights in japanese culture.
Tokyo walking around was delighful.
Aug 30, 2024
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Aug 30, 2024
Peter_G
Great tour with Matt
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Matt our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable about Japan and Tokyo’s history. He made contact immediately that i booked the tour. He took us to the fish markets, gardens, Takeshita St and Shibuya crossing amongst others. Matt was very friendly and accommodating about what we wanted to see also helping understand the subway and bullet train ticketing machine. We managed to fit a lot into the 4 hrs. If you’re lucky enough to get Matt as your guide you will have a great time.