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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up ＠Courtyard Marriott Tokyo Station
- 2. 9:20 ＠Ginza (4-chome intersection, Ginza Chuo-dori, itoya)
- 3. 9:40 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 10:00 ＠Tokyo Station (station plaza, Marunouchi side station building)
- 5. 10:30 ＠Yanaka (Yanaka shopping street)
- 6. 11:20 ＠Kabukiza Theatre
- 7. 11:30 ＠Tsukiji Outer Market
- 8. 12:00 ＠Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
- 9. 12:40 ＠Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
- 10. 13:20 Dismissal ＠Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station ticket gate
What's a Private One-Day Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, and Asakusa
The guests were visitors from North America. One of the guests was visiting Japan for the first time, while the other had previously visited Takamatsu. Although they had arrived only the day before the tour, they showed no signs of jet lag, walked briskly, and we were able to cover all the planned locations in a short time. We started the morning with them wearing thick coats, which they described as something they would never wear back home, but as we walked the sunshine grew warmer, and by the time we walked from the Nijubashi Bridge in front of the Imperial Palace to Tokyo Station, they had taken off their outer layers. Observing the Japanese streets, including the subway, they were impressed, remarking, "It's so clean. There's no litter." At Tsukiji Market, I had expected them to enjoy grazing on food equivalent to lunch, but they felt that "shopping and eating in such a crowd is a bit difficult." Even so, they tasted some dried black soybeans that they found delicious and purchased them. They also saw fresh wasabi at a greengrocer for the first time, were surprised by its shape, and took photos of it. At Sensoji Temple, they actively experienced things like drawing omikuji fortunes and purifying their hands at the water basin, though they mentioned that they do not pray due to their beliefs. After the tour, they had plans to visit the Tokyo Skytree on their own, so I saw them off at the ticket gate of the Toei Asakusa Line station and said goodbye.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Kyobashi Station～Ginza Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Tokyo Station～Nippori Station | 170JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Sendagi Station～Hibiya Line Higashi-ginza Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Ginza Line Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 770JPY | ||
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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