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
- 1. Gather at 9:00 @ Imperial Palace East Gardens Entrance
- 2. 9:10 @ East Gardens
- 3. 11:00 @ Asakusa
- 4. 12:20 Lunch @ Daikokuya
- 5. 13:00 Disband @ Asakusa
What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour of the East Gardens and Asakusa? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America. They were planning to travel in Japan for four weeks, but their trip was shortened to two weeks, and they plan to visit Japan again in the future. After this trip, they were going to live in Europe. Since they were interested in history, I recommended the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. They admired the stone walls of Edo Castle, the guardhouses, and the Fujimi Yagura turret as they explored the grounds. Afterward, we moved to Asakusa, where they seemed to really enjoy the atmosphere. We visited Nakamise, Hozomon Gate, and the five-story pagoda, and had fun drawing omikuji fortunes. We also walked along Hoppy Street and Denboin Street, where they enjoyed the many shops and the lively atmosphere. For lunch, we ate at Daikokuya, a long-established tempura restaurant, and they said it was very delicious. After that, they decided to explore Asakusa on their own, so we ended the tour in Asakusa. The weather was fine, and I believe they had an enjoyable time.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Otemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Total | 180JPY | ||
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.
Sep 29, 2026
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We had an absolutely wonderful day…
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We had an absolutely wonderful day with Fumiko and Nino. We saw all the sights we wanted to see in Tokyo. Nino was able to move us efficiently through the city dropping of at the various sights and picking us up without waiting! Nino’s vehicle was comfortable and absolutely spotless. Fumiko reach out to us via email and made up an itinerary that was perfect for our time schedule she is a true professional! We highly recommend this tour and you could not find a better guide and driver combination than Fumiko and Nino.
Sep 12, 2026
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We had a great time on…
Sep 12, 2026
Don_G
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Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
We had a great time on our tour. Our guide, Fumiko, was very good. She contavted us about two weeks before the tour so she could customize the activities. She was incredibly helpful during all of the planning. She met us at our meering poit with a sign that had identified her, which made the start of the tour easy. Thw tour itself was awesome. She gave good insight about all the locations that we visited. I highly recommend her for any tours.
Jul 27, 2026
zyarisa
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Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very…
Jul 27, 2026
zyarisa
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very kind, calm and lovely person. She give us a introduction before entering to the different places. She also help us to get the suica card and translate at specifics times around the city. We really enjoy the peaceful energy of mrs. fumiko. Me and my son are grateful for this tour around tokyo. ❤️ thank yiuuu fumiko
Jul 23, 2026
734mortenp
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nice tour of Tokyo
Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll…
Jul 23, 2026
734mortenp
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nice tour of Tokyo
Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll need help to find the good restaurants and interesting spots.
We had a tour with Ms. Fumiko. She was a both knowledgeable and nice guide. She even contacted us days beforehand to design the tour to meet our specific needs and wishes. Much appreciated!