Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Noripy

Title: What's a Private Car Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and the Imperial Palace

The guests were first-time visitors to Japan from Oceania. We met for the first time in the hotel lobby, but they walked straight toward me, made eye contact, and we greeted each other right away. They surprised me by saying, "We know Noripy is famous," and it turned out they had read the reviews. Since retiring, they have been traveling all over the world. They emphasized how clean and tidy Tokyo is, and how clean the air was in Tokyo (compared with Beijing). After Tokyo, they planned to travel around Japan for about three weeks, visiting Hakone, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.

The guests both seemed to have a strong interest in food. The previous day they had tried an izakaya around the Kabukicho area of Shinjuku. One of them mentioned being bothered by cigarette smoke, but it appeared to be the kind of place where people enjoy dining around a traditional hearth. For today's lunch we had intended to have tempura at Gransta Yaenaka in Tokyo Station, but there was a long line. Since every restaurant had a queue, we settled on "Kamatake," an udon place that looked like it would turn over quickly. Both ordered a set of negitoro-don and warm udon, and they savored it, saying, "It's so delicious!" In Asakusa they tried dango (both plain soy sauce and mitarashi). As usual, whatever the portion one of the guests could not finish was eaten by the other.

Since this was a vehicle tour, the places we got out and walked around were Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa. This time the itinerary went smoothly, and from the car window I was able to introduce many sights, including the Meiji Jingu Gaien (the ginkgo-lined avenue and the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery), Tokyo Tower, the Ginza 4-chome intersection, the Kabukiza theater, Tsukiji Monzeki-dori, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Akihabara, and Ueno Park.

One of the guests brought up the topic of age with me, so as people of a similar generation, our conversation flowed with all kinds of topics. They showed me photos of the beach near their home and of their many grandchildren. They also showed me a photo of a knife engraved with a personal name, which had once been given to them by a family member who had visited Japan in the past. At the final farewell, one of the guests gave me a hug, and the following day I received a separate thank-you email.

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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!