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.
Tour Itinerary
- 10:00 Meet the guests at the hotel.
- 10:40 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Outer Market
- 12:00 Ramen shop near Shibuya Station (lunch
- 12:40 Shibuya Station scramble crossing, Hachiko the loyal dog statue
- 1:10 Harajuku・Takeshita Street
- 1:40 Shinjuku Gyoen
- 2:00 Tour ends
Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku Gyoen
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. After traveling from the hotel to Tsukiji by subway, the group strolled from Honganji Temple through the outer market, where they enjoyed treats such as strawberry daifuku and various fried foods. We then moved by subway to Shibuya and had lunch at a ramen restaurant, after which they happily took commemorative photos at the scramble crossing in front of the station and by the Hachiko statue. On Takeshita Street in Harajuku, some of the guests showed great interest and seemed to want to return another day. At Shinjuku Gyoen, which we reached by subway, they were delighted by the beautifully blooming cherry blossoms and took many photos. Although it drizzled and felt a little chilly from the start of the tour, the weather cleared up at Shinjuku Gyoen, making it a perfect day for cherry blossom viewing. Finally, I guided them through the Japanese garden, and the tour came to an end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Asakusa～Tsukiji | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tsukiji～Shibuya | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shibuya～Harajuku | 160JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Shinjuku-sanchome | 180JPY |
| Total | 760JPY | ||
I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
Tokyo is a treasure trove of attractions for travelers. Please come and experience the wonderful Tokyo with me.
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