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

  • 11:30 Meet at the hotel
  • 12:00-13:00 Shopping at Korakuen, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
  • 13:40-14:50 Asakusa (Observation Building 8th floor, Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple, Hoppy Street, Sumida Park)
  • 15:15-15:30 Exploring the food basement of Ginza Mitsukoshi Department Store
  • 15:30 Disband at Ginza Mitsukoshi

What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Korakuen, Asakusa, and Ginza

The guests were visitors from North America. At Korakuen, they bought a baseball cap of a Japanese team they follow, and happily put it on right after buying it. They were also very curious about the cosplayers gathering for an event at the dome. At Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, our conversation about how the garden imitates famous scenic spots in Kyoto naturally led to talk about Kyoto, which they planned to visit. They also enjoyed the cherry blossoms. In Asakusa, they bought strawberry daifuku along Nakamise Street. While sitting and enjoying it, they watched other tourists taking photos in kimono. As a light rain began to fall, we returned to Ginza and explored the food floors of a department store. They were amazed and impressed by the wide variety of food and by the convenience of the underground passageways in the Marunouchi area.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainGinza~Korakuen180JPY
Section 2TrainIidabashi→Ueno-okachimachi~Ueno-hirokoji→Asakusa290JPY
Section 3TrainAsakusa~Ginza210JPY
Total680JPY

Hi, I am Komaki.
I’m a qualified architect and interior designer.
I’m a national licensed tour guide of Japan based in Tokyo. I took the license in 2024.
I’m a guide who is in love with both traditional and modern culture. I love walking and taking photographs.

I have lived in London for two years to study interior design.
I’ve been living in Tokyo for more than 10 years.
I am still amazed with the rich and unique culture of Japan.
I would like to share it with guests to help you brighten up your trip.
Thank you!
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