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
- ①11:30 Meet at the hotel, go to Asakusa by subway
- ②12:10-13:00 Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple
- ③13:15-13:55 Sumida River Cruise
- ④14:00-14:30 Lunch at Waters Takeshiba, travel by taxi
- ⑤15:00-15:30 Chidorigafuchi, travel by taxi
- ⑥15:45-15:15 Omotesando
- ⑦15:30-16:40 Meiji Shrine, travel by subway
- ⑧17:10 Disband at the hotel
- 〜Originally we had planned to also stop by Shibuya, but since they had already visited yesterday, all three agreed and we disbanded a little earlier.
Title: What's a Private Cherry Blossom Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan to attend a meeting in Tokyo, and they spent this day off sightseeing in the city. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) arranged this private one-day tour centered on Asakusa and Meiji Shrine, with the addition of some famous cherry blossom spots. From Asakusa, the group enjoyed a river cruise for cherry blossom viewing along the Sumida River aboard a water bus. At Chidorigafuchi, they strolled along the green promenade. They were delighted by the falling cherry blossoms, which were just past full bloom. As some of the guests wished to explore a sophisticated shopping area, we stopped by Omotesando before visiting Meiji Shrine, which they greatly enjoyed. The rain fell mainly during the water bus ride and during the meal, and it had cleared up during the walks, so the guests were able to enjoy comfortable sightseeing in Tokyo.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Toranomon Hills～Asakusa | 290JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Toranomon Hills | 180JPY |
| Total | 470JPY | ||
Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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