Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Noripy

What's a Private Tokyo Tour Like for Cruise Passengers Disembarking in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. We traveled by car, and they were amazed by how clean Japan is. They had already toured various parts of Japan aboard a cruise ship, with Tokyo being their disembarkation point. However, due to Typhoon No. 6, which had just struck Japan, they were unable to do their planned sightseeing in Kyoto. According to them, although they had visited shrines, this Tokyo tour was their first time visiting a Buddhist temple. At Sensoji Temple, one of the guests, who has asthma, avoided the smoke from the incense burner. When I introduced the Grant Pine (a Himalayan cedar) at Zojoji Temple, planted by General Grant, one of the guests mentioned that their own roots are connected to General Grant. They also referred to the story of when General Grant met General Lee of the Confederacy. Back in May, a guest I had guided was also a descendant of General Grant, so I was inwardly surprised. At Tokyo Tower, they wished to go up to the observation deck to look out over Tokyo. Taking in a 360-degree view from a height of 150 meters, they seemed to realize with amazement the sheer scale of the city of Tokyo. At the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, I helped photograph the guests as they strode across the intersection, which they greatly enjoyed.

For lunch, we satisfied our appetites with egg sandwiches and rice balls bought along the way at a convenience store, and since we did not spend time on a sit-down restaurant lunch, we ended up with more time to spare than planned. We took a short stroll along the Ginza pedestrian promenade, and just before returning to the international cruise terminal, the guests thoroughly enjoyed the view from the observation deck at Odaiba Seaside Park. They took many photos of the Statue of Liberty, Rainbow Bridge, and more. Tomorrow, they plan to disembark and stay at a Hotel, spend another day sightseeing in Tokyo, and, before returning home, take the Shinkansen for a day trip to Kyoto, which they were unable to visit.

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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!