Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Sam
June, 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
- ①10:30〜11:30 Meet at the cruise terminal, travel to Asakusa via Yurikamome and subway
- ②11:30〜12:30 Asakusa・Sensoji Temple
- ③12:45〜14:00 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
- ④14:30 Guide to Omotesando vintage shop【Q O O Tokyo】and disband
What Can You See on a 4-Hour Private Tokyo Cruise-Port Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests visited Japan for the first time, arriving by cruise ship from Europe. During our correspondence beforehand, they left the choice of sightseeing spots to me, with one request: to be guided to a vintage brand-bag shop at the end of the tour. From the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, we traveled by the Yurikamome line and subway to visit Asakusa. After that, we moved by taxi to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. The Japanese irises were in beautiful full bloom, which delighted the guests greatly. We then went to a vintage shop in Omotesando before parting ways. They seemed very satisfied with this fulfilling 4-hour course.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal～Shimbashi | 390JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Shimbashi～Asakusa | 220JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Nijubashimae～Omotesando | 180JPY |
| Total | 790JPY | ||
Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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