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
- 9:00 meet
- 9:30-10:30 Asakusa
- 11:00-11:50 Meijijingu shrine
- 11:50-12:30 Lunch
- 13:00–13:20 Shibuya Crossing
- 14:00-14:30 Tokyo Tower
- 15:00 Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Asakusa at 9:30, Meijijingu shrine at 11:00, Shibuya Crossing at 13:00 and Tokyo Tower at 14:00.
Public transport for the day came to 700JPY per person.
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At Sensoji Temple, the guests were very interested in the buildings and took many photographs. They were delighted by the beautifully blooming azaleas in the garden and the nishiki koi carp in the pond.
At Meiji Shrine, the guests enjoyed the path leading to the main hall while admiring the trees along the approach. At the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the guests only took photographs and video. They did not wish to cross the intersection themselves. At Tokyo Tower, the guests were not interested in taking the elevator to the top, and instead enjoyed only photography and shopping.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Metro one-day pass～Metro one-day pass | 700JPY |
| Total | 700JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Asakusa, Meijijingu shrine, Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 700JPY per person across 1 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?
Yumiko 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.
Hello, I am Yumiko Hoshida. I was born in Osaka and live in Tokyo now. I have been to UK (ESL) and The USA (Executive Secretary course) as a student.
After I came back to Japan, I worked at Osaka EXPO as an interpreter. And then I worked at foreign companies at Osaka and Tokyo. After resignation, I have got the national guiding license. I have been enjoying guiding sightseeing spots and showing Japanese history & culture etc. to the guests from overseas. It is really wonderful for me to spend time with foreign guests in Japan.
I am very looking forward to welcoming foreign guests.
I do hope to see YOU soon!
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Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yumiko was an excellent guide. Yumiko met us at our hotel and took us on the subway to
our agreed destinations. Yumiko was patient and caring of our needs and was very
knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to recommend Japan Guide Agency.