Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

Title: What's a Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo Like for Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. Since some in the group needed to walk slowly, we looked for elevators and escalators along the way and took our time when moving between locations. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures.

The guests had also booked several other spot tours around Tokyo, so before starting, we consulted together and planned the itinerary on the spot, being careful not to overlap with the places they would visit on other days. After hearing about their plans, I found that among the major spots, only Tsukiji was not yet included in their schedule, so I decided to guide them there during lunchtime. Tokyo Tower was already on their itinerary, but I thought the South Observatory of the Metropolitan Government Building would offer a different view, so I guided them there first. Recently the South Observatory has become popular, and depending on the time of day, the wait can be more than 30 minutes.

Since the guests had booked a tea room experience class in Asakusa for that evening, I decided to take them to Ueno Park, which is close to Asakusa, at the end. However, by that time they seemed tired, and I received a request to move closer to the tea room experience venue earlier than planned, so I gave a brief explanation of Ueno Park, took them near the venue, and we parted ways there.

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Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.