Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Noripy

What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour When It's Too Foggy for Skytree? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America, traveling to Japan for the first time. They had roots in various parts of the world and appeared to be very experienced travelers who had visited many countries. Today's tour ended up being significantly changed from the original itinerary. Originally it was planned as a 4-hour tour visiting Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree, but the sky was cloudy and thick fog completely enveloped the tops of the high-rise buildings. Fortunately, they had not yet made a reservation for the Tokyo Skytree observation deck, and since it turned out they wished to see historical and cultural places anywhere in Tokyo, we agreed to postpone the observation deck—where the view would be almost invisible—to the next day, and to follow a route different from Asakusa today.

At the first stop, the Imperial Palace, they were moved by the sight of the pine trees, and at Tokyo Station they were excited by the various restaurants and shops. After two days of sightseeing in Tokyo, including today, they planned to visit Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and other places, so I showed them the Shinkansen platform. We walked from the Yaesu exit to Nihonbashi, and in the basement food hall of Takashimaya, they were captivated by all sorts of delicious-looking Japanese bento boxes, fruits, and sushi. They purchased matcha-flavored sweets at the confectionery corner and tried them while sitting on a bench in the station plaza. They were also greatly impressed by the solemn atmosphere of the forest at Meiji Shrine and took many photos. At Shibuya, where the tour ended, they were thrilled by the scramble crossing and filmed videos. At home they keep two large dogs, including one with Akita bloodlines, and they showed me photos. Being such dog lovers, they were greatly impacted by the statue of Hachiko. One of the guests shared a memory of being so moved by the movie "Hachi" that they cried. Since it was the end of the tour time, I recommended a place for them to have lunch, and after confirming the menu, we said goodbye.

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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!