Tokyo: Meiji Shrine & Sensoji Temple — Guide Seizo

April, 2025

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

  • 09:50　Meet up @ Hotel
  • 10:30　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
  • 10:50　Meiji Shrine
  • 11:50　Shinjuku Gyoen
  • 13:00　Lunch @ Numazu Uogashi Sushi (Marunouchi Building)
  • 13:50　Imperial Palace
  • 14:50　Sensoji Temple
  • 16:00　Dismissal @ Hotel

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The tour started at 09:50 at @ Hotel and ended at 16:00. The day ran to 6 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch @ Numazu Uogashi Sushi (Marunouchi Building) at 13:00.

Over the course of the day the route took in Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko at 10:30, Meiji Shrine at 10:50, Shinjuku Gyoen at 11:50, Imperial Palace at 13:50 and Sensoji Temple at 14:50.

Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time, and after sightseeing in Tokyo they planned to continue their trip to other destinations in Asia. At Meiji Jingu Shrine, they seemed impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, they enjoyed strolling among the cherry blossoms in full bloom and admiring the beautiful Japanese garden. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo shogunate. At Senso-ji Temple, they were intrigued by explanations about the differences between temples and shrines, and they also purchased a T-shirt as a souvenir on Nakamise Street. Although it unfortunately rained today, I responded to the guests' wishes as requested, so I believe they were satisfied. Since today was a tour with a vehicle, there were no transportation costs to be reimbursed.

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Tour Report by Seizo

I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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