Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Noripy

What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, Tsukiji, and Asakusa

The guests were relatives visiting from North America. They had been traveling together for several years. Although one of them had once changed planes at Nagoya Airport, this was the first time either of them had toured Japan. After today's Tokyo tour, they planned to head to Matsumoto the next day and then join a group hiking tour along a route toward Kyoto, before finally flying back to North America from Osaka. Today's weather was chilly with a light drizzle, but the guests were in high spirits throughout. At Meiji Shrine, they were deeply moved by the lush forest and birdsong, by two couples they happened to encounter wearing traditional wedding attire, and by the adorable children dressed in kimono for Shichi-Go-San. At the Shibuya Scramble Crossing that followed, we got out for only about ten minutes, but they crossed the intersection themselves, cheering with excitement. After viewing Tokyo Tower and Ginza Street from the car, we arrived at Tsukiji Market, where they enjoyed street food including melon and skewers of premium wagyu Kobe beef, followed by a sit-down lunch. At a sushi restaurant on Harumi Street in Tsukiji, they shared an assorted sushi platter together along with Sapporo beer, savoring dishes including sea urchin, which was a first-time experience. After lunch, at the first stop, the Imperial Palace, we were able to get out to see Nijubashi Bridge and the main gate, and they took many photos. At Senso-ji Temple, one of them drew an "excellent luck" fortune while the other drew a "bad luck" fortune, which made for a lively moment. At a tea shop, they enjoyed matcha ice cream topped with a teddy-bear-shaped decorative cone and posed together for photos. Unfortunately, the Tokyo Skytree was shrouded in deep fog, but it occasionally revealed part of its form, and each time it did, they cheered and took photos, making it a tour filled with high energy from start to finish.

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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!