Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

June, 2024

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

  • １．8:00 Meeting at Hotel
  • ２．8:45 Tokyo Station Building
  • ３．9:00 Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • ４．10:30 Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise
  • ５．11:30 Shibuya Crossing
  • ６．12:30 Meiji Shrine
  • ７．13:30 Harajuku Omotesando
  • ８．14:00 Dismissal at Omotesando

What Does a Private One-Day Walking Tour of Tokyo Look Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Shibuya, and Meiji Shrine

Because we started early at 8:00, we viewed the Imperial Palace Outer Garden and the palace grounds, then entered right at the 9:00 opening of the Otemon Gate. We exited through the Kitahanebashi Gate, and from Takebashi we headed to Senso-ji Temple and the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa. Although it was still morning, the area was as crowded as ever, so after paying our respects while avoiding the congestion, the guests enjoyed a melon bread filled with ice cream. On the Ginza Line we were able to sit and rest while moving toward the Shibuya Crossing. On a holiday, the midday crossing was crowded just as expected, which was wonderful. To experience how the multiple subway lines at Shibuya intersect in such a three-dimensional way, we descended deep down to the Fukutoshin Line platform on the fifth basement level, then traveled to Meiji Shrine. After visiting the shrine, I recommended some lunch options and we parted ways. During the tour I helped take a considerable number of family photos, and the guests seemed very satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassNishi-Shinjuku～Tokyo600JPY
Section 2Free PassTakebashi～Asakusa0JPY
Section 3Free PassAsakusa～Shibuya0JPY
Section 4Free PassShibuya～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
Total600JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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