Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Noripy
November, 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 @ Conrad Tokyo
- 2. 11:00 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, matcha break at "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
- 3. 12:00 @ Nihombashi Takashimaya
- 4. 12:30 @ Tokyo Station (station building, station plaza)
- 5. 13:00 @ Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate, Sakuradamon Gate)
- 6. 13:45 @ Ginza (Ginza Chuo-dori pedestrian paradise, 4-chome intersection)
- 7. 14:30 Disband @ Conrad Tokyo
Title: What's a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Sumida Park, and Nihonbashi
The guests were first-time visitors to Japan from North America. They had planned a trip through Asia around the occasion of attending a friend's wedding, spending their first few days in Tokyo to recover from jet lag before continuing on to further destinations. Along Nakamise Street in Asakusa, they bought a lucky cat souvenir, ate mitarashi dango, and tried matcha with Japanese sweets, enjoying themselves greatly. They actively photographed anything they found interesting. Near Sumida Park, they were surprised to see local residents using "mamachari" (bicycles designed for carrying children on the front and back) and eagerly took photos. They also came across a number of children dressed for Shichi-Go-San shrine visits and photographed them, saying, "How adorable, just like little dolls." Near Tokyo Station, they encountered newlyweds having commemorative photos taken and photographed these scenes as well.
Even though they skipped lunch, they wanted to see various things that felt "uniquely Japanese," so I introduced them to the food hall at a department store in Nihonbashi, which they were very pleased with. Regarding the itinerary, there had been no particular exchange beforehand, so I proposed the places to visit on the morning of the tour. The weather was excellent and the guests had no difficulty walking, so I believe we were able to cover everything efficiently. Since they were scheduled to join a 6-hour vehicle-based Tokyo tour the next day, I wrote down the places we had visited today on a sheet of paper and gave it to them, so that there would be no overlap in the destinations for the following day's tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shimbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Nihombashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station～Ginza-itchome Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station～Shimbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 600JPY | ||
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.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!