Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Title: What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Omotesando, and Shibuya

The guests were part of a group visiting Japan for the first time from Europe, who had been friends for many years. The main purpose of this trip to Japan was to attend the Osaka Expo, which they planned to enter over two days in mid-April after sightseeing at Mount Fuji and in Kyoto. They conversed in German, and one of the guests could speak German, Spanish, English, French, and Italian. The other found English a little difficult to use, so the details of my guiding in English were interpreted into German by their companion to deepen understanding. One of the guests laughingly shared that they had been asked to bring home a goshuincho (temple/shrine stamp book) as a souvenir. So at Meiji Shrine, they had the goshuincho stamped and dated with brush calligraphy right before their eyes, and were very delighted. The goshuincho counter at Meiji Shrine often has a long line, but fortunately this time we were able to get through with only about a 10-minute wait.

For lunch, I guided them to "Gonpachi" in Nishi-Azabu, which was the inspiration for the film Kill Bill, and they were greatly moved to be able to sit and have lunch there themselves. The shops in Omotesando were chosen to cover points the guests had raised, though there were also quite a few they had noted as wishes without fully knowing what to expect. There were also some places where the image of the shop name differed from what the shop actually offered. However, while strolling around the Aoyama and Omotesando area, it happened to be cherry blossom season, so I introduced them to the nearby Aoyama Cemetery, and passing through the tunnel of blossoming cherry trees, they were deeply impressed and took many photos. At Shibuya, our final stop, we stopped by the JR ticket office at Shibuya Station to validate the JR ticket, but the procedure could not be completed because the passport had been left behind, so just before returning to the hotel I pointed out the JR ticket office at Shimbashi Station. From there, so they could easily return on their own later, I saw them off to the Hotel about a 5-minute walk away and we said goodbye.

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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!