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Tour Itinerary
- 1. 8:00 Meet @ The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo
- 2. 9:00 @ Asakusa
- 3. 10:50 @ Imperial Palace Outer Garden
- 4. 12:00 @ Omotesando
- 5. 13:15 @ Meiji Shrine
- 6. 14:15 Disband @ Harajuku Station
What Is a Private 6-Hour Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, and Harajuku
At 8:00, I met the guests at the Hotel and we headed to Asakusa. Since it was a large group, I was concerned that buying individual tickets at each station would cause delays, so with the guests' consent, we purchased Toei/Metro one-day passes (more expensive but very convenient) at Sengakuji Station. After arriving in Asakusa, we first went up to the observation deck on the 8th floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center to take in the whole view, including Tokyo Skytree, the Flamme d'Or, Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, and Senso-ji Temple, before strolling down Nakamise Street. The guests each went in and out of shops looking for souvenirs, and time passed quickly. Japanese cultural experiences such as drawing omikuji fortunes and using the incense burner also took time for everyone in the group. Running 30 minutes behind schedule, we went from Kasumigaseki to the Imperial Palace Outer Garden. After a brisk visit to the classic Nijubashi Bridge and the statue of Kusunoki Masashige, we took a soft-serve ice cream break at a nearby tea house. The stop at Kiddy Land on Omotesando also took longer than expected, so we skipped the planned Takeshita Street and went to lunch. When asked "Is there a food court?", I was momentarily stumped, but I quickly thought of Harakado and decided to head there. My instinct paid off, as there were many kinds of food courts, and luckily, since the guests wanted Mexican food, that was available there too. The guests enjoyed it along with Corona beer. After lunch, one of the guests wanted to return to the Hotel early, so I hailed a passing taxi and saw them off. I took the rest of the group to Meiji Shrine. As the tour was nearing its end and we were about to part ways at Harajuku Station, the JR Yamanote Line had stopped due to an accident. When I asked if they would like to take a taxi back to the Hotel, they said they would "kill time by shopping." So I introduced Takeshita Street to them, and we said goodbye at Harajuku Station. Over the 6 hours, we walked a great deal and encountered many unexpected events and surprises, but it all worked out, and it was a walking tour that the guests were satisfied with.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinagawa (Keikyu)～Sengakuji (Keikyu) | 150JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sengakuji (Toei)～Asakusa (Toei) | 272JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa (Metro)～Kasumigaseki (Metro) | 209JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Nijubashimae (Metro)～Omotesando (Metro) | 178JPY |
| Total | 809JPY | ||
Hello! My name is Katsu Hayama.
My nickname is “goreilo” and it means a futsal goalkeeper in Portuguese.
I love football. I play football every weekend with my senior teammates.
I live in the suburban area in Tokyo, where surrounded by the nature.
I used to be a mechanical engineer of commercial vehicle,
heavy duty truck and bus, for long years. After retirement, I studied hard,
and I could become a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
I will navigate you all around the fascinate city, old and modern Tokyo wherever you want to go!
I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!
Thank you very much.
Halo! Nama saya Katsu Hayama. Nama panggilan saya adalah “goreilo” yang berarti penjaga gawang futsal dalam bahasa Portugis.
Saya suka sepak bola. Saya bermain sepak bola setiap akhir pekan dengan rekan-rekan senior saya.
Saya tinggal di daerah pinggiran kota Tokyo, yang dikelilingi oleh alam.
Saya dulunya adalah seorang insinyur mekanik kendaraan komersial, truk tugas berat, dan bus, selama bertahun-tahun.
Setelah pensiun, saya belajar keras, dan saya bisa menjadi Juru Bahasa Pemandu Berlisensi Pemerintah Nasional.
Saya akan memandu Anda berkeliling kota yang mempesona, Tokyo lama dan modern ke mana pun Anda ingin pergi!
Saya berharap dapat segera bertemu dengan Anda!
Terima kasih banyak.
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Tokyo exceeded every expectation. From the energy of the city and incredible food to the rich culture, and kind people
Goreilo gave us a side of Japan we never would have experienced on our own. From hidden gems to local stories and unforgettable moments, every stop felt personal and authentic. Grateful for such an incredible experience—it made an amazing trip even more special 🇯🇵✨
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The Toyosu tuna auction experience was incredible. I have always wanted to see the auction but until this trip had not managed to fit it into my itinerary. So on this trip I decided to make the early morning effort to see it and in the process I was fortunate to win the lottery and get an even better view of the whole experience ! A shout out to my guide who made the experience first rate, Katsu-San. Katsu-sans knowledge of the market and the tuna auction process, and his enthusiasm to share it, was exceptional. I would recommend him and the tour without hesitation . I would not have understand what I was seeing without his guidance and good humour.
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Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Go on this tour!
My family including two teenage sons had a fantastic morning with Gorelio!! He was prompt meeting us at our hotel and then we took a taxi to the tuna auction. Very knowledgeable about the auction process and was able to provide us with visual guides. We then took a bus to the outdoor market. He was able to recommend some excellent stalls to eat at! Highly recommend this tour and guide!
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Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
If you’re considering the Toyosu Fish Market tuna auction, book a tour with Goreilo—you won’t regret it!
He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and witty, making the entire experience both educational and entertaining. What really set him apart was that he graciously entered the lottery on our behalf for the premium tuna auction viewing spots…and we actually got them! It made an already amazing experience unforgettable.
After the auction, he took us through the Tsukiji Outer Market, sharing fascinating insights, pointing out hidden gems, and recommending the best food stalls and shops. His local knowledge saved us time and helped us experience places we never would have found on our own.
If you want an engaging guide who truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Goreilo highly enough. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Tokyo!