Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Noripy

What's a Private Tokyo Tour Like for Repeat Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ginza

The guests were from the Middle East. Having a professional background that involved frequent business connections with Japan, they had visited Japan several times before. When they tried to purchase admission tickets at the Tokyo National Museum, they discovered they qualified for free admission based on their age. Their posture was so good that it was hard to imagine their age. However, since one of the guests seemed to have back pain, I deliberately kept the walking pace quite slow and minimized the walking distance as much as possible. They were also looking for a particular pain-relief patch purchased overseas (the same product name, but containing a local anesthetic ingredient that is not permitted in over-the-counter medicines in Japan). We could not find it at a large pharmacy right outside the Nitenmon Gate of Sensoji Temple, so we visited several large pharmacies with dispensing counters around Ueno Station. After consulting with a pharmacist, it turned out that the ingredient cannot be purchased without a prescription in Japan. I recommended an equivalent product from another manufacturer, but they wished to keep using their usual product, so the matter was resolved by having a family member abroad purchase it for them.

At the first destination, Tsukiji, they seemed overwhelmed. After strolling through the crowded streets for about 10 minutes, they were satisfied. They wished to purchase a custom-made souvenir — a small wooden piece with a strap engraved with their names in Japanese (based on pronunciation) — but gave up on it since it would take about 45 minutes to complete. Next, at Asakusa, they did not wish to draw omikuji fortunes or climb the stairs to view the interior of the main hall, but they took many commemorative photos together. They also experienced the purification fountain, and at the incense burner right next to it, when I explained "the smoke here is believed to heal ailing parts of the body," one of the guests earnestly wafted the smoke toward themselves and the other guest. At Asakusa Shrine, they were able to worship without climbing any stairs. Experiencing a shrine visit for the first time, the guests were very pleased. At Kappabashi, they seemed to be looking for high-quality lacquerware but could not find items of the level they wanted. I explained that such items are more likely to be sold at long-established department stores. Since they would also spend about four days in Kyoto after Tokyo, they decided to look forward to future opportunities there.

Finally, since they planned to leisurely enjoy shopping in Ginza on their own before heading to their hotel, we said goodbye a bit early in front of the Ginza UNIQLO.

Also, since the guests took many commemorative photos together, I helped with taking photos on their smartphone.

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Tour Report by Noripy

Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!