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
- 9:00 Hotel
- 9:30 Shibuya Crossing
- 10:30 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Outer Market, Fish Market, Namiyoke Shrine
- 11:30 Lunch @ Food Court
- 12:30 Akihabara
- 13:30 Tokyo Tower
- 15:00 Hotel
What Is a Private Family Day Tour of Tokyo Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report
Continuing from the previous day, I guided a group visiting from Asia and North America around Tokyo. Because it was raining heavily in the morning, we held off on Tokyo Tower and went to Shibuya Crossing first, where some of the guests wanted to cross even in the rain, so they crossed and then laughed while watching the unusually empty intersection from the second floor. At Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, the car dropped us off on the road along the left side as seen from the front, so we used the elevator to go inside. When we left the temple, the rain had stopped, and some of the guests said it was because they had prayed at the temple. At the outer market, the guests enjoyed tuna, wagyu beef, eel, strawberries, satsuma-age, and more, and they shopped for dried squid, grilled conger eel, black beans, chopsticks, and other items. After Namiyoke Shrine, at the fish market food court, everyone had what they liked, including ramen, soba with tempura, and tuna rice bowls. For Akihabara, I took the guests to the Radio Kaikan and set a meeting time 30 minutes later, while I took some of the group to mAAch ecute at Manseibashi. The sky cleared up, so we went to Tokyo Tower and enjoyed the view. When we came back down it had clouded over again, so we all agreed it was a good thing we had prayed at the temple and the shrine. I had been worried about the rain, but with a lucky turn of events we were able to finish the tour on time without any trouble, and the guests were pleased, which was a relief. However, in the morning I left a folding umbrella in the restroom at the hotel, and even though I went back fairly soon it was gone. I reported it to the hotel and borrowed a hotel umbrella so there was no problem, but it was sad that it never turned up. I resolved to always keep it with my bag from now on, even if it gets wet.
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Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Sep 30, 2026
16shelleyb
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Great day in Toyko
Four of us spent an…
Sep 30, 2026
16shelleyb
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Great day in Toyko
Four of us spent an enjoyable day touring Tokyo the day before our Japan cruise. Our guide, Takako, was great and ensured we saw what we wanted to see. Tokyo traffic is crazy but our driver, Mr. Isizuka, was amazing. Takako asked for our lunch preference and suggested a terrific steak house…so fun! She explained all the traditions and rituals at the shrine and temple so we felt at ease visiting these places. Because of traffic, we were running a little behind (no fault of hers or our driver) so we only got a drive through of the Ginza area. We will spend one more day in Tokyo at the end of the cruise and now have a better idea of where to concentrate our time. All in all, we had a great time, despite the rain.
Sep 29, 2026
982marvf
Yokohama Experience
Tripadvisor review: Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Takako is an outstanding tour guide who knows Yokohama…
Sep 29, 2026
982marvf
Yokohama Experience
Tripadvisor review: Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Takako is an outstanding tour guide who knows Yokohama real well. Despite miserable weather conditions, she was able to show us all the great sites and explain everything.
Sep 24, 2026
marshad422
A great day of seeing so much and gaining knowledge of the historical and spiritual meaning to the places visited.
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Sep 24, 2026
marshad422
A great day of seeing so much and gaining knowledge of the historical and spiritual meaning to the places visited.
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Takako was the perfect guide; extremely articulate and knowledgeable, friendly, passionate about Japan and giving her customers the best experience in gaining knowledge of the area and covering so much in one day. She showed a great understanding of her customers’s needs and desires and went out of her way to make you feel comfortable. She had a great sense of humour which made the day so very delightful and enjoyable.
Sep 18, 2026
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770stefanieg
Wonderful, personalized tour of Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Takako, our guide…
Sep 18, 2026
7
770stefanieg
Wonderful, personalized tour of Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Takako, our guide for the day, was an absolutely wonderful companion in Tokyo. She took the time in advance to understand our interests and wishes, and the whole day was tailored exactly to what we wanted to see and experience.
My mother isn’t very steady on her feet and can’t walk long distances, and Takako handled this beautifully, she adjusted the pace and made sure my mother could fully enjoy the day without feeling rushed or left out. It’s reassuring to know that a tour like this can be adapted so well for someone with limited mobility.
Her knowledge, warmth and preparation made the day truly special. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and can highly recommend her to anyone visiting Tokyo.