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 Meet at the hotel
- 10:15-11-15 Tokyo Station
- 11:30-13:30 Tsukiji Outer Market, lunch, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
- 14:00 Arrive at the hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered 11-15 Tokyo Station at 10:15 and Tsukiji Outer Market, lunch, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple at 11:30.
Public transport for the day came to 700JPY per person.
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At the guests' request, the tour started at 10:00. First, the guests wanted help with the procedures for their bullet train tickets, so I took them to Tokyo Station. After that, I guided them to the Tsukiji Outer Market and Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple as they had requested. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, the guests enjoyed tasting tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) with great interest, and they liked the wasabi-flavored bean snacks and the sesame samples so much that they purchased them. They enjoyed strolling around while looking at the products in the various shops and taking photos. The guests were impressed by the exterior of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and went inside, where they took an interest in the interior decorations and the Buddhist altar.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Metro 1-day pass～Metro 1-day pass | 700JPY |
| Total | 700JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited 11-15 Tokyo Station and Tsukiji Outer Market, lunch, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 700JPY per person across 1 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Yumiko is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello, I am Yumiko Hoshida. I was born in Osaka and live in Tokyo now. I have been to UK (ESL) and The USA (Executive Secretary course) as a student.
After I came back to Japan, I worked at Osaka EXPO as an interpreter. And then I worked at foreign companies at Osaka and Tokyo. After resignation, I have got the national guiding license. I have been enjoying guiding sightseeing spots and showing Japanese history & culture etc. to the guests from overseas. It is really wonderful for me to spend time with foreign guests in Japan.
I am very looking forward to welcoming foreign guests.
I do hope to see YOU soon!
May 13, 2025
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Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yumiko was an excellent guide. Yumiko met…
May 13, 2025
Glenda_P
4 Hour Walking Tour Tokyo
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yumiko was an excellent guide. Yumiko met us at our hotel and took us on the subway to
our agreed destinations. Yumiko was patient and caring of our needs and was very
knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to recommend Japan Guide Agency.