Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Danda

October, 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

  • 10:00 MONday Apart Premium Asakusa ⇒10:30 Shinjuku East Exit (3D Cat, Godzilla Head) ⇒11:00 Shinjuku West Exit (Omoide Yokocho, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building) ⇒ 12:00 Meiji Shrine ⇒ 13:00 Takeshita Street ⇒ 13:40 Galaxy Harajuku ⇒14:20 Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado

Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shinjuku and Harajuku

I guided a group visiting from North America. They were on a trip of about a week, having traveled through Osaka, Kyoto, and Hakone before arriving in Tokyo the previous evening, so they seemed rather tired. I made sure to focus the tour on the younger members of the group so they would not get bored. Since one of the guests was fond of animals, especially dogs, the group was very interested in the pet shops and animal cafes in Kabukicho and along Takeshita Street, and they enjoyed playing digital art games at Galaxy Harajuku to recover from their fatigue (they had also been looking forward to seeing the koi at Togo Shrine, but it was closed to visitors today). Finally, I introduced them to the food court on the fifth floor of Harakado as a lunch spot, and we parted ways once the Ippudo ramen was served to the guests. One of the guests was very interested in the history of Kabukicho and in tattoos, and we became so engaged in conversation about employment and the education system that we missed a turn and took the wrong way at Shinjuku Station. Even though they were tired, I believe the group enjoyed the tour overall.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayTawaramachi～Kanda180JPY
Section 2TrainKanda～Shinjuku180JPY
Section 3TrainShinjuku～Harajuku150JPY
Total510JPY

Tour Report by Danda

Nice to meet you. I am delighted to introduce myself. My nickname is Danda. I live in Saitama prefecture next to Tokyo, but I was brought up in Kanazawa, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. My favorite things are bonsai and hiking. Also, I have been a big fun of history and sumo since my childhood. As for the guide, I have enjoyed making communication with foreign visitors since 2019. I have taken more than 30 private groups to not only major scenic spots but also their favorite places such as tea ceremony, maid cafe, sumo tournament, bonsai village, fire ritual and so on. I can arrange the original tour based on your requests and curiosity. It will be only for you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Thank you.

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