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
- 8:00 Dommy inn premium Shibuya Jingumae
- 8:40 Tsukiji
- 11:00 Nezu Shrine
- 12:20 Asakusa
- 14:00 Takeshita Street
- 14:40 Disband at Meiji Street
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Dommy inn premium Shibuya Jingumae at 8:00, Tsukiji at 8:40, Nezu Shrine at 11:00, Asakusa at 12:20 and Takeshita Street at 14:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Meiji-jingumae to Tsukiji by subway (209JPY); Tsukiji to Nezu by subway (178JPY); Nezu to Asakusa by subway (209JPY); Asakusa to Meiji-jingumae by subway (252JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 848JPY per person.
Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Nezu Shrine, Asakusa, and Takeshita Street
The guests were a group visiting from North America. Since they had asked in advance about what to do for breakfast, I suggested that we sample various foods at Tsukiji, and they were very much looking forward to it. They enjoyed sushi, sashimi, chopped octopus, seafood skewer dumplings, steak skewers, baby octopus skewers, and more, all of which they said were simply delicious, and everyone ate a great deal. When I checked whether it would be alright to skip lunch, they smiled and said that would be perfectly fine. I was amazed by how much one of the guests loved sushi and octopus, so much so that I was impressed to see such a hearty appetite. At Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, the first stop, the reaction was so enthusiastic that I had rarely seen guests so delighted, and they photographed every one of the animal statues inside. At Nezu Shrine, they were delighted by the beautiful azaleas and the many red torii gates and took many photos. In Asakusa, they were so surprised by the number of tourists that they asked whether today was a special day, but they were especially drawn to the atmospheric buildings and my introductions to the oldest things in Japan. At the final stop on Takeshita Street, the guests were even more excited than expected, reacting strongly especially to all of the animal cafes, and I suspect they went into one of the shops after we parted ways. I introduced a ramen restaurant and some other shops before we said goodbye. They were a very close-knit group, and it was a pleasure to spend time together.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Tsukiji | 209JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tsukiji～Nezu | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Nezu～Asakusa | 209JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Asakusa～Meiji-jingumae | 252JPY |
| Total | 848JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Dommy inn premium Shibuya Jingumae, Tsukiji, Nezu Shrine, Asakusa and Takeshita Street.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 848JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Danda is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Nice to meet you. I am delighted to introduce myself. My nickname is Danda. I live in Saitama prefecture next to Tokyo, but I was brought up in Kanazawa, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. My favorite things are bonsai and hiking. Also, I have been a big fun of history and sumo since my childhood. As for the guide, I have enjoyed making communication with foreign visitors since 2019. I have taken more than 30 private groups to not only major scenic spots but also their favorite places such as tea ceremony, maid cafe, sumo tournament, bonsai village, fire ritual and so on. I can arrange the original tour based on your requests and curiosity. It will be only for you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Thank you.
Apr 21, 2026
Sabrina_F
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Balade riche en découvertes
Nous avons passé un super moment avec Danda.…
Apr 21, 2026
Sabrina_F
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Balade riche en découvertes
Nous avons passé un super moment avec Danda. D Asakuza au jardin de Hama rikyu en passant par Ginza et ses boutiques sans oublier le marché aux poissons. Nous avons appris plein de choses sur le Japon et avons pu acheter sur ses conseils du matcha et des baguettes personnalisées. 4h au top avec ma fille de 15 ans. En anglais.
発見に満ちた散策
私たちはダンダさんととても素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。浅草から浜離宮庭園、銀座のショップ、そして魚市場まで巡りました。日本について多くのことを学ぶことができ、また彼のアドバイスのおかげで抹茶や名入れの箸を購入することもできました。15歳の娘と一緒に過ごした4時間は最高でした。英語での対応でした。
Apr 14, 2026
davidjonesresponseen
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Walking tour with Danda in Tokyo
Excellent walking tour, we followed our…
Apr 14, 2026
davidjonesresponseen
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Walking tour with Danda in Tokyo
Excellent walking tour, we followed our guides recommendations are were very pleased.
Great combination of Historic places, shrines, beautiful gardens and local shops and
restaurants/ bars. Our guide Danda was very informative and fun.
Apr 10, 2026
Anna_O
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great tour with great guide
Excellent tour with a very good guide…
Apr 10, 2026
Anna_O
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great tour with great guide
Excellent tour with a very good guide (Danda). The tour was well organized and the guide
communicated with us before finalizing the itinerary.
Mar 25, 2026
Nahmjee_L
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great tour guide and experience.
Danda was great with my family. He…
Mar 25, 2026
Nahmjee_L
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great tour guide and experience.
Danda was great with my family. He was thoughtful, kind and patient with our family and
we felt welcomed and comfortable with him. He went above and beyond to make sure we
were all set and prepared for great Japan trip experience. Highly recommend him!