Tokyo: Hotel Tokyu & Tokyo Tower — Guide Takako

What Is a Private Car Tour of Tokyo Like for Guests With Limited Walking? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America on their first full day in Japan, on a private tour with a car and driver. It was a fairly demanding day. One of the guests could only walk short distances, and the stretch from the Nijubashi bridge to the Sakuradamon Gate seemed difficult, so they rested on a bench along the way. Since they could not stay long in any one place, the driver kindly adjusted the route, going through Ginza and Tsukiji before heading to Ameyoko, where they walked a little. At Ueno Park afterward, one of the guests waited in the car. The other bought coffee as a souvenir at a booth at an environmental festival and briefly visited Toshogu Shrine. In Asakusa, they walked from Nakamise-dori to the Nitenmon Gate, and along the way bought a bag as a souvenir for a friend. They seemed dissatisfied with the kimono-style robes, feeling they were expensive and aimed at tourists. We had planned to have lunch in Asakusa, but since they were not hungry yet, we headed to Rikugien, where we borrowed a wheelchair and toured the garden. They liked the garden very much. As they wanted Japanese food for lunch, I called ahead to confirm that a nearby soba restaurant was open, and they enjoyed a set of soba and tempura rice bowl. Since we had time left over, we stopped by Kagurazaka, but as one of the guests with difficulty walking seemed tired, we only passed through by car, then stopped at Tokyo Station and Tokyo Tower, where one of the guests got out to take photos. Because the guests had many requests and complaints, I was quite careful throughout, but in the end they said it had been a good tour and gave me a gratuity, so I felt a little relieved. It was a great help that the driver was so cooperative. When I asked whether they might like to buy a folding chair along the way, they said they had one at the hotel, so I recommended bringing it on the following day's tour.

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Tour Report by Takako

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!!