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
- 10:30 Meet at hotel
- 10:40 Subway travel
- Bakurayokoyama→Jimbocho→Otemachi
- 11:10 Imperial Palace sightseeing Otemon Gate→Nijubashi Bridge→Sakuradamon Gate
- 12:00 Subway travel
- Sakuradamon→Nagatacho→Omotesando→Meiji-jingumae
- 12:20 Meiji Shrine
- 12:30〜13:00 Short break at cafe, souvenir shopping
- 13:00 Meiji Shrine sightseeing
- 13:45 Takeshita Street
- 14:15 Lunch at hamburger restaurant
- 14:30 Disband
Title: What Is a Private Family Group Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Because there was little contact from the guests before the tour, the tour day began without fully complete preparations. The guests were a group visiting from North America. It was their first visit to Japan, and since they had arrived the previous evening, they seemed a little tired, but there were many things they wanted to see, places they wanted to go, and items they wanted to buy, along with many questions. The guests were eager to try Japanese food, and they enjoyed the rice crackers, gummies, and salt-replenishment snacks I had brought for the group. During lunch, I also explained how to get to places they wanted to visit after the tour. Both the guests and I were able to spend an enjoyable time together.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Bakurayokoyama～Meiji-jingumae | 900JPY |
| Total | 900JPY | ||
Hello!! My name is Noriko Sakurai. I’m 51 years old. I started working as a travel guide in 2018. I usually guide around Tokyo area.
My hobbies are reading books, traveling cooking & baking , and eating! I like to read books about Japanese history, and visit historical places. I also enjoy visiting new places, trying new dishes, then after coming back home, reproducing the dishes by myself.
I love breads , so I enjoy visiting new bakeries.
I really want foreign visitors to enjoy staying in Japan comfortably. I would like to help you to have wonderful times and make fantastic memories in Japan!!
Apr 9, 2025
Karen_N
The best guide in Tokyo!
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide, Noriko, was fabulous. She made…
Apr 9, 2025
Karen_N
The best guide in Tokyo!
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide, Noriko, was fabulous. She made sure we achieved all that we wanted to do —-
and so much more. Her English language skills are perfect! Totally enjoyed our time with her
in Tokyo.
Oct 27, 2024
tanjuha
Great 4 hr Tokyo tour with Noriko Sakurai
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had an amazing…
Oct 27, 2024
tanjuha
Great 4 hr Tokyo tour with Noriko Sakurai
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had an amazing private Tokyo tour with Noriko. She incorporated all of our preferences into our itinerary, and made additional stops on the way. She was fun, patient, very polite and most importantly- her English was perfect, which is very important, because a lot of guides do not speak great English.