Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Tachi

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from Europe. Beforehand, they had indicated no particular requests, so I proposed an itinerary that the guests accepted. When we met on the day, I presented a revised plan, which they readily agreed to, and we began the tour. When I mentioned my experience staying in Ireland and traveling to Belfast, the distance between us closed quickly and we talked about many things. They had arrived in Japan the previous evening after a 26-hour journey.

At the Hachiko statue in Shibuya, we were able to take a commemorative photo without waiting in line. When we headed to Mohri Garden at Roppongi Hills, we happened to encounter a weather caster from a news program, and after asking, we took a commemorative photo together with the guests. While looking at Tokyo Tower, we also stopped by Zojoji Temple and I guided them through the main hall.

After touring the East Gardens, since it seemed we might run over time, I confirmed with the guests whether they had a dinner reservation before continuing the tour. While guiding them to the statues of Hachiko and Professor Ueno at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Agriculture (I had checked in with the guard beforehand), the guard spoke to me. I thought, "Are we going to be scolded?" but instead we were handed "pass-the-exam" stickers (intended for junior and senior high school students)! Both the guests and I gratefully accepted them. After guiding them through Nezu Shrine, we headed to Asakusa. They plan to join a two-week cruise tour departing from Yokohama tomorrow, and after a port call in Korea, they will return home directly.

After touring Asakusa, in response to the guests' request to be taken to their hotel, we went to Shinjuku. I recommended dining in Golden Gai and explained how to get to the Yokohama Port Osanbashi cruise terminal, and we parted with smiles.

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Tour Report by Tachi

Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!