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
- 1.1200Hotel
- 2.1200-1245Asakusa,Senso-ji,Kappabashi
- 3.1345-1400Yanaka Bochi
- 4.1430-1515 Tea ceremony experience
- 5.1515-1540 Move to Koishikawa Korakuen
- 6.1540-1620 Koishikawa kourakuen
- 7.1620-1650 Move to Imperial Place (indicating Inuimon toorimuke for tomorrow)
- 8.1650-1740 Move to Tsukiji and see some restaurant
- 9.1720-1800 Back to Akasaka mitsuke and finish
Title: What's a Full-Day Private Cherry Blossom Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Body: [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) led a full-day private cherry blossom tour of Tokyo for the guests. We started from the Hotel and walked along the embankment toward Yotsuya while enjoying the cherry blossoms. We then went to Asakusa, exploring Nakamise Street and the main hall, and continued to Kappabashi, where the guests looked at a variety of knives and tableware. We moved by taxi to Yanaka Cemetery, where the cherry blossoms were nearly in full bloom, and I explained several of the gravestones. From 14:30, we enjoyed a tea ceremony experience at a well-known gallery in Okubo run by an acquaintance of mine. The guests savored matcha served in venerable tea utensils, some 300 and 150 years old. The explanation of the tea room, the wagashi sweets, and even a drawing of the tea utensils that the host painted for them on the spot were all memorable, and the guests were very pleased. After that, we visited Koishikawa Korakuen, where the cherry blossoms were beautiful and the strolling paths modeled after Kyoto gave a sense of history that the guests greatly enjoyed. We then took a taxi and I explained the location of the Inui-mon walkthrough that would open from the 29th, before heading to Tsukiji. I had informed the guests in advance that the shops would not be open, so they simply took in the atmosphere and decided to dine at their Hotel. I saw them off at Akasaka-mitsuke, ending the tour. The guests were deeply moved.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Yotsuya～Kanda | 167JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Kanda～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Nippori～Suidobashi | 167JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Tsukiji～Akasaka-mitsuke | 178JPY |
| Total | 690JPY | ||
My name is KAZU HAKATA. 73years old (as of end AUG2025). I started as a guide from March 2023. Graduated from KYOTO Univ Intl Economics and MBA from INSEAD in France. (14 years in overseas, LUX, Paris, Hong Kong) . I used to work in Banking, Telecommunication, Air Line, Financial Trading as CFO. I did more than 150 days of Guide since 2023,Tokyo( most of the Guides), Nikko, Hakone, Kamakura, and other area. Born in Hyogo Pref. I lived 26 years in Kansai and know quite well Kyoto, Nara, Osaka ,Kobe, Wakayama ( Koya san + Kumano Kodo).
I know not only touristic sites, but I can show you hidden charming points of JAPAN. If you can enjoy your tour in JAPAN, it is also my pleasure. I will do as much as I can to assist you to understand Japanese history, culture, nature, and a real life in JAPAN.
[FRANCAIS]
J’ai commencee a Guide apres avoir obtenu Diplome de Francaise en fevrier 2023. Jusqu’a maintenant j’ai effectue plus de 150 guides dont 1/4 francais. Principalement a Tokyo , mais de temps en temps aux Nikko, Kamakura, Kawaguchiko, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Okayama, Naoshima.
A Tokyo, les sites frequentes sont Tsukiji, Hama Rikyu, Asakusa, Jardin Imperial, Rikugi-En , Yanaka, Ueno, Ameyoko, Musee Nationale, Akihabara, Jardin de Korakuen , Harajuku, Sanctuaire de Meiji, ruelle de Tekeshita , Aoyama, Shibuya, Temple de Gotokuji, etc.
Comme je suis ne a Hyogo ( ouest du Japon) et etudie a Kyoto, Je connais bien Kyoto,Nara,Osaka, Mont Koya, Hieizan. En plus j’ai travaille a Osaka 2017-2019.pendant cette periode j’ai souvent visitee des sites touristiques a Kyoto, Nara, Osaka. J’ai fait les randonnes a Kumono Kodo et 33 temples en Kansai.
Apr 4, 2026
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Kazu Rocks!!
Kazu was a gem! From our booking well in advance…
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Kazu Rocks!!
Kazu was a gem! From our booking well in advance of our trip until we parted ways, his communication and attentiveness to our wants and needs was amazing. We were able to say where we wanted to explore and he found some great spots for us. He helped us figure out Tokyo’s train system, gave great facts about the area, gave us travel tips, and provided us with an unforgettable day. Oh, and we walked about 23,000 steps that day and he was only about 3 weeks post op from a knee replacement! That’s dedication!
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My guide, Kazuyasu Hakata, modified some of the tour,…
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My guide, Kazuyasu Hakata, modified some of the tour, at my request, to visit older (traditional) Temples/Shrines in the Tokyo area. The 6-hour tour included: Tsukiji Outer Market, Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon) Temple, Zuirin-ji Temple, Temples in the Taito – Yanaka Area, Daien Ji Temple (lunch break at the neighborhood festival), Nezu Shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and the Kyu Asakura House. Kazuyasu Hakata was very informative about each site and answered all my questions.
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Kazuyas brought us all around Tokyo and was…
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kazuyas brought us all around Tokyo and was a great guide. It is very informative to get a
personalized tour from a Japanese local. The 6 hours flew by! Definitely a recommendation
to do early on in your time in Tokyo to learn the city. Kazuyas was great!
Sep 26, 2025
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We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed…
Sep 26, 2025
JulieD4351
We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
The absolute best guy. We had kazuyasu Hakata. He was absolutely wonderful. Showed us
all around Tokyo. Took us where ever we wanted to go and recommended a bunch of
places for us. Highly recommend!! We had the best day.