Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Noripy

Private Family Tour of Tokyo with a Licensed Guide: Asakusa, Nabe Lunch, and Pokemon Center — A Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. Some of the guests had a strong interest in Japan, including anime and studying the Japanese language at school, which seems to have been the inspiration for this trip. Another of the guests was a big fan of Pokemon. They had arrived at Haneda the day before, and since the time difference was only one hour, there was no jet lag. However, despite it being the rainy season, Tokyo was experiencing an extremely hot day, which made the temperature challenging for the youngest of the guests. Everyone was very cheerful and energetic and enjoyed the sightseeing, but by the time we finished praying at the main hall of Sensoji Temple, one of the guests became flushed in the face and started crying due to the heat. We immediately moved into the shade, drank water, and took a break. Since the group wanted to experience Japanese nabe cuisine, we started lunch earlier than planned at the restaurant we had booked, so we could be in a well-air-conditioned environment. Even the decision-maker of the group could not withstand the weather, so we changed the original plan of spending the afternoon in Asakusa and instead headed to the Pokemon Center in Nihonbashi as an alternative where we could stay indoors. Even though we had taken precautions against the heat before leaving the hotel, constantly drinking water, wearing hats, and everyone even walking while fanning themselves with folding fans, I felt anew that this intense heat before the end of the rainy season requires extra caution. After finishing shopping at the Pokemon Center, some of the guests returned to the hotel first by taxi, while I guided the rest of the guests to the next location. The nabe meal was a system where you could enjoy both sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, and one of the guests was very satisfied. Some of the guests bought cosmetics-related items, and one of the guests bought Pokemon cards, so everyone was able to shop for what interested them. The heat was tough, but I believe the guests were satisfied.

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Tour Report by Noripy

Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!