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
- 09:00 Hotel
- 09:30 Tokyo Tower Top Deck Tour For guests only. I will wait at the Main deck
- 10:30 Depart Tokyo Tower for Asakusa
- 11:50 Asakusa Lunch
- 12:40 Depart Asakusa for Nijubashi
- 13:00 Nijubashi
- 13:40 Depart Nijubashi for hotel
- 14:00 Hotel Tour ends
Title: What Is a Private Family Car Tour of Tokyo and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The itinerary changed several times, which was a little confusing at first, but the guests were a lovely group, and I was able to guide them comfortably. In the car, I talked about a simple overview of Japanese history and the concept of religion in Japan. Since Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa was crowded and I thought it would be difficult to explain things on the spot, I used photos in the car to give explanations beforehand. Because the group was very close and enjoyed each other's company, I worked hard to strike the right balance — not intruding on their time together, while still providing enough explanation so they would feel it was worthwhile to have hired a guide, and I believe it went well. The final part of the itinerary finished early, so I asked where they might like to visit next, but they said they wanted to return to their hotel, so we ended the tour one hour early.
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Hello, my name is Tomoko, I have been an English guide since 2011. I have guided Asakusa, Tokyo SkyTree, Nihonnbashi, Shibuya, Harajyuku, Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Ginza, Yanaka, Tsukiji, Hamarikyuu Garden and many places in Tokyo. Public transportation in Tokyo is very complicated, I show the guests how to use public transportation in Tokyo. I will exchange a lot of emails with my guests and according to your requests, I will make itineraries. The tour will be a customized tour only for you. Will you tell me whatever you want to do and whereever you want to visit in Japan? My motto is ‘Enjoy! I am looking forward to guiding you. Thank you.