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

  • 1.10:30 Meet up @ Hotel Tokyo
  • 2.11:00 @ Asakusa
  • 3.12:00 @ Tokyo Station
  • 4.12:30 @ Meiji Shrine
  • 5.13:40 @ Nijubashi Bridge
  • 6.14:15 @ Tokyo Station
  • 7.14:30 Disband @ Hotel Tokyo

What Does a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and the Imperial Palace

The guests visited Japan from North America and had no trouble walking. We began by viewing the whole of Asakusa from the observation deck of the Asakusa information center, then went to Sensoji Temple and Nakamise. At Nakamise, the guests enjoyed a strawberry smoothie. After that, we visited Meiji Shrine, and the guests said it was very beautiful. We then went to the Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace and took photos. We walked to Tokyo Station, where the guests activated their JR Pass, and since the station was not crowded that day, the staff made all of their train reservations for their upcoming trip. They planned to travel next to Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, and Osaka. The JR staff were very kind, which the guests appreciated. Afterward, I saw them to their hotel and the tour came to an end. It was a fine day with good weather.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShimbashi~Asakusa220JPY
Section 2TrainAsakusa~Meiji-jingumae260JPY
Section 3TrainMeiji-jingumae~Nijubashimae210JPY
Section 4TrainTokyo~Shimbashi150JPY
Total840JPY

Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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