Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Tatsuki
March, 2026
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
- 13:00 Meet at the hotel
- 13:10 From Yushima Station to Nezu Station
- 13:20 Hebimichi, Yanaka Ginza, Yuyake Dandan, in front of Asakura Museum of Sculpture, in front of the University of the Arts, in front of the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Park, in front of the National Museum of Western Art, Ginza Line Ueno Station (on foot)
- 14:50 Take the Ginza Line to Asakusa Station
- 15:00 Restroom break and coffee break at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
- 15:30 Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, Hozomon, Main Hall, Nitenmon, Asakusa Shrine, West Approach, shopping at Musashi in Kappabashi (on foot)
- 17:05 From Tawaramachi take the Ginza Line to Ueno, disband at the Shinobazu Exit
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide Like? A Guide's Report on Asakusa and Kappabashi
The guests were a group who loved conversation and also loved walking. One of the guests seemed to have studied quite a lot beforehand, trying to read the Japanese place names that came into view and asking many questions about the shogun, the emperor, Buddhism and Shinto, and about history and culture. When I mentioned that a visit to the Tokyo National Museum would help clarify many of these things, they said they would go there on their own in a couple of days. After Asakusa, the guests mentioned that a friend had told them Kappabashi was amazing and that they wanted to see it, so we headed to Kappabashi. At a kitchen knife shop, they made their purchases while asking many more questions. I believe they were very pleased.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Yushima～Nezu | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Ueno～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Tawaramachi (Tokyo)～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Total | 540JPY | ||
I am Tatsuki Endo, English speaking guide, as well as Kikisake-shi (Sommelier of Sake) and Beer navigator.
My usual activity is walking tours around Tokyo area, including Yokohama, Kamakura and Hakone. There are a lot to see, just let me know what your interests are and I can suggest where to visit.
If you are interested in hidden gem, here are some examples;
Kawasaki, located between Tokyo and Yokohama near Haneda Airport, is the second station of the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido, the 400 years old highway towards Kyoto from Edo (old name of Tokyo). You can do Hand-cut glass experiment, stopping at a bar for sake tasting, visiting Kawasaki-Daishi temple that receives 3 million worshippers in the new year period.
Another spot is Echigo-Yuzawa in Niigata prefecture, 75 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen train. Echigo-Yuzawa is “Onsen” (hot springs) town. You can enjoy visiting Sake brewery, skiing in winter, veiwing Sakura (cherry blossom) in spring. Appreciation of contemporary art displays in open air and old carvings at temples, in neighboring towns will be also memorable experience.
I am so excited to show you around !
Tatsuki
Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English)
Kikisake-shi (Sommelier of Sake)
Beer Navigator
Jul 22, 2026
melanierK3084ZH
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Memorable!
Our private tour with Tatsuki was fabulous! He was friendly,…
Jul 22, 2026
melanierK3084ZH
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Memorable!
Our private tour with Tatsuki was fabulous! He was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Our visit to the Gotokuji Temple was our first time at a temple. Thanks to Tatsuki, we had a enriching and fun experience! He even researched the time to catch the cat train for our return. At our lunch together, Tatsuki generously answered all of our questions. As Tatsuki is also a sake sommelier, my husband enjoyed learning about and trying different sake! It was hot (97 degrees!). Tatsuki was so thoughtful about our wellbeing. He even had a cooling pouch and hydration packs for us when we needed it. This made our visit to the Imperial Palace gardens manageable. Tatsuki made our day so smooth. Thanks to him, we didn’t have to think about logistics and we saw more. We enjoyed his company and commentary.
Jun 28, 2026
Narzahni_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Excellent Tour Guide
I had a wonderful experience with Tatsuki. He was…
Jun 28, 2026
Narzahni_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Excellent Tour Guide
I had a wonderful experience with Tatsuki. He was professional, informative, articulate, and incredibly kind throughout the tour. He shared fascinating insights about Tokyo’s history and culture while making the day enjoyable and personalized. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
May 27, 2026
nomadicmongrel
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great introduction to the city
Tatsuki Endo showed us around some Tokyo…
May 27, 2026
nomadicmongrel
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great introduction to the city
Tatsuki Endo showed us around some Tokyo highlights as it was our first time here. He helped us navigate the public transport, answered all our endless questions, showed us cool land marks, showed us some insider look out points for minimum crowds but maximum views, introduced us to Sake and taught me how to use chopsticks! We had the best day and it was a fabulous introduction to a fabulous city. Thank you Tatsuki!
Apr 20, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
The Perfect Shore Excursion to Explore Tokyo
Four of us…
Apr 20, 2026
B8510VNrichardf
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
The Perfect Shore Excursion to Explore Tokyo
Four of us had a great Tokyo adventure with Tatsuki. He met us in the Yokohama cruise terminal on time and escorted us on a series of trains to Tokyo, including a diversion we requested to ride the Shinkansen bullet train. Having a knowledgable local guide made the experience much easier and trouble free than doing it on our own, and based on reports from shipmates it sounds like doing the tour this way on foot and by train was more enjoyable and memorable than experiencing Tokyo via car or bus tours. Tatsuki spoke perfect English and provided a wealth of information about the places we visited. Highly recommended!