Tokyo in Half a Day: Tsukiji Outer Market — Guide Toshi
October, 2025
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
- 09:30 Hotel
- 10:00 Arrive at Tsukiji Outer Market
- 10:30 Depart Tsukiji for Asakusa
- 11:00 Arrive at Asakusa. After sightseeing at Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, etc., have lunch at Namiki Yabusoba
- 13:00 Depart Asakusa for Komagome / Rikugien Garden
- 13:30 Arrive at Rikugien Garden. Leisurely stroll
- 14:20 Disband at Komagome Station (Since the guest said they wanted to go to Harajuku, I gave them the route including the way back to the hotel.)
Title: What's a Private One-Day Tour of Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Rikugien in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe, on their first trip to Japan. Since they had already visited Shibuya, Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, and the Imperial Palace by the previous day, today I guided them around the western part of Tokyo, taking them to Tsukiji Market, Asakusa, and Rikugien Garden. In response to my explanations, they would offer comments such as "There is something similar in our home region." They seemed interested at every stop, but they appeared especially moved by how beautiful Rikugien Garden was at the end. One of the guests had a Nikon single-lens reflex camera and took many photos at Asakusa and Rikugien. At Tsukiji, perhaps overwhelmed by the sheer variety of fish, they felt that getting a general impression was enough and did not seem to want to stay very long.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Higashi-Shinjuku～Tsukiji | 900JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tsukiji～Asakusa | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Asakusa～Ueno | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Ueno～Komagome | 170JPY |
| Total | 1,070JPY | ||
I have worked as a diplomat for 48 years until last year(2024), so I think I am good at explaining anything about Japan in English. Though I’m a novice as tour guide, l promise that I will make detailed and thorough preparations for guiding you and to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. I myself like to experience various means of transportation and interested in local culture, history and food. You may be a bit concerned about my age(71 years old), but I am quite fit for work. Just to prove this I wish to say that I played 5 rounds of golf this summer month of August, 2025.
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Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very enjoyable to have a day being toured about with no…
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Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very enjoyable to have a day being toured about with no need for us to do all the advance planning.
We had Mr. Toshihisa as a guide for a day in Hakone. We might have been able to do the route ourselves but it was great to have a day with no planning, it was all done ahead of time by Toshi. We got an early start to avoid spending too much time in queues, which was great. Toshi is very knowledgeable and shared many explanations, stories and anecdotes with us, which was most appreciated. The Hakone FreePass made it very easy to navigate all of the various styles of transportation – highly recommended. Overall for us, this was a great experience.
Oct 25, 2025
Julia_G
Tokyo gardens and museums.
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Toshi is an excellent guide. He crafted a…
Oct 25, 2025
Julia_G
Tokyo gardens and museums.
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Toshi is an excellent guide. He crafted a beautiful tour of places I would not have found on
my own.
Oct 14, 2025
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Manohar_S
Superb must see
Viator review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very scenic and beautiful trip… Mr Toshi…
Oct 14, 2025
M
Manohar_S
Superb must see
Viator review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very scenic and beautiful trip… Mr Toshi San was a very well educated and friendly guide…
he took us to all the most beautiful and scenic places.. he also was very helpful person and
made sure we had a good vegetarian lunch
Oct 7, 2025
Robert_H
Lots of walking. We are…
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Robert_H
Lots of walking. We are…
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Lots of walking. We are all 70+ with 1 guest using a walker, and the guide was very
accommodating and flexible to our restrictions. Guide was knowledgeable and interesting.
Excellent English. Very good at helping us navigate the trains and subway.