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
- 9:00 Meet at MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku
- 9:20 Purchase Welcome Suica at JR Shinjuku Station
- 9:50 Meiji Shrine
- 10:30 Takeshita Street & mipig cafe
- 11:20 Lunch at Kura Sushi Harajuku
- 12:30 Kiddy Land
- 13:00 Disband at Takeshita Street
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 9:00 at MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku and ended at 13:00. The day ran to 4 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at Kura Sushi Harajuku at 11:20.
Over the course of the day the route took in Purchase Welcome Suica at JR Shinjuku Station at 9:20, Meiji Shrine at 9:50, Takeshita Street & mipig cafe at 10:30 and Kiddy Land at 12:30.
Title: What's a Family-Friendly Private Tour of Tokyo (Meiji Shrine, Harajuku & Takeshita Street) Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. We arranged the details in advance by email, and since they wanted a tour that everyone could enjoy, I suggested visiting a micro pig cafe on Takeshita Street after Meiji Shrine. The group had been looking forward to it, and they enjoyed the 25-minute course. Afterward, they experienced conveyor-belt sushi at a sushi restaurant for the first time and were delighted. One of the guests was not fond of fish but found the tuna delicious and enjoyed it. After lunch, since they wanted to buy a notebook for collecting stamps, we went to a toy and character goods store. It turned out to be a perfect shop for the group, with items such as Pokémon and Mario, and they enjoyed shopping there. As the ending time approached, we returned to Takeshita Street and parted ways there. The group seemed very pleased with the tour.
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Hello! My name is Ayaka.
I originally come from Osaka, but now live in Saitama . I have a 19-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son.
My hobbies are cooking, baking sweets, playing the piano and watching movies.
On weekdays, I work as a part-time English teacher at a boys’ junior high school and a high school. Since 2023, I have started working as a tour guide on weekends and long vacations. It is mainly private tours for small groups.
I strongly believe that it is my calling to tell the greatest points of Japan to many foreigners. Through my guiding, I will do my best to give you as good an impression of Japan as possible.
Mar 28, 2026
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Ayaka was knowledgeable and she took us to some historical highlights of Tokyo .
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Amazing Tokyo Tour with Ayaka ? Kind, Knowledgeable & Memorable Experience
We…
Mar 19, 2035
L9685HWdianan
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Amazing Tokyo Tour with Ayaka ? Kind, Knowledgeable & Memorable Experience
We had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Ayaka, in Tokyo. She was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable, making the entire day both enjoyable and informative. Ayaka took the time to understand our preferences and thoughtfully guided us to some of Tokyo’s highlights that suited our interests perfectly.
She also showed us how to navigate the public transportation system, which made the rest of our trip much easier and less stressful. Throughout the tour, she shared personal and family experiences that gave us a deeper understanding of Japanese culture?something we truly appreciated.
Ayaka even took beautiful photos of our family, which was such a thoughtful touch and gave us wonderful memories to take home. We had a fantastic time and couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Highly recommend! Thank you, Ayaka!
Oct 10, 2025
Maxkerry
Great day in Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
An excellent day with Ayaka in Tokyo. She…
Oct 10, 2025
Maxkerry
Great day in Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
An excellent day with Ayaka in Tokyo. She was so hospitable and knowledgeable about the
places we visited. Highly recommend her as a guide.
Oct 4, 2025
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Private tour of Tokyo with Ayaka of Japan Guide Agency
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very…
Oct 4, 2025
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Donna_S
Private tour of Tokyo with Ayaka of Japan Guide Agency
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very flexible. Ayaka suggested an itinerary but can accommodate your preferences. Very
Interesting culture information.