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
- 11:00 Ueno Park
- 12:30 Asakusa
- 13:30 Imperial Palace
- 14:30 Ginza
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Ueno Park at 11:00, Asakusa at 12:30, Imperial Palace at 13:30 and Ginza at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shinjuku to Ueno by train (210JPY); Ueno to Asakusa by subway (180JPY); Asakusa to Nijubashi by subway (290JPY); Yurakucho to Ginza 4-chome by bus (210JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 890JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from North America who had been very much looking forward to coming to Japan. They fully enjoyed the peak cherry blossoms at Ueno Park and were thrilled by the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa. They mentioned that they would like to visit again during their stay in Tokyo. At the Imperial Palace, I explained about the Imperial family and the shoguns, and in Asakusa I explained Shinto and Buddhism. I also provided an orientation while on the train and elsewhere, and the guests thanked me, saying they understood everything very well. After this, they plan to spend a few days sightseeing in Tokyo and Nikko, then board a cruise ship in Yokohama to visit Shimizu, Kochi, Nagasaki, Tottori, Tsuruga, and Hakodate, before heading home to North America.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinjuku～Ueno | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Ueno～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Nijubashi | 290JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Yurakucho～Ginza 4-chome | 210JPY |
| Total | 890JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Ueno Park, Asakusa, Imperial Palace and Ginza.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 890JPY per person across 4 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?
kozee 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.
Hi ! I’m Kozee.
I obtained license of guide interpreter in 2018 and started guiding in 2019 Jan.
The reason why I got this license is that I have strong passion to introduce Japan to foreign people.
Japan has a lot of attractions to be proud of in the world, fascinating historical places, culture, food, and beautiful nature like Mt.Fuji, and expertise that has been preserved through long history.
As a guide, I always keep it on my mind how to satisfy my guest and make their trip unforgettable.
I’m sure that I will be able to help you by making use of my extensive guiding experience.
Why don’t you enjoy your trip in Japan with me.
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