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
- 1. 8:00 Meet up @HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, Hotel
- 2. 9:00 @Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 3. 10:50 @Akihabara
- 4. 11:40 @Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
- 5. 12:00 Lunch @Tsukiji Market
- 6. 12:40 @Ginza (Kabukiza Theatre, Ginza 4-chome Intersection)
- 7. 13:00 @Meiji Shrine
- 8. 13:30 @Harajuku (Takeshita Street, Tokyu Plaza "Omokado" "Harakado")
- 9. 14:30 Disband @In front of HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, Hotel
What's a Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report on Harajuku, Tsukiji, and Asakusa
The guests were visitors from North America who had arrived in Japan the day before the tour. After several years without traveling, they were able to enjoy travel again and made their first trip to Japan a reality. From right after arriving, they began sightseeing energetically, even joining an evening food-walking tour around the area near their hotel in Shinjuku. When the guests saw children in school uniforms in Asakusa or on the trains, they asked many questions, and I explained about education in Japan, especially school trips. As part of a younger generation, they also had a wealth of information about trending spots in Tokyo and had eagerly gathered information in advance through social media. On this occasion, the request to go up to the rooftop gardens of the Tokyu Plaza buildings "Omokado" and "Harakado" in Harajuku came from the guests themselves. The view we actually saw was wonderful, and I believe they enjoyed a tour that differed a little from the usual routes. For lunch, they savored sushi and beer in Tsukiji, and as a new experience, they also tried deep-fried pufferfish. They found it very delicious and enjoyed it greatly.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Shinjuku Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Asakusa Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Kanda Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | JR Yamanote Line, Kanda Station～JR Yamanote Line, Akihabara Station | 146JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Akihabara Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tsukiji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Ginza Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Meiji-jingumae Station～Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Shinjuku Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 746JPY | ||
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!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!