Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

April, 2025

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. 08:40 Meet@Hotel Tokyo
  • 2. 08:45 Travel∶Subway
  • 3. 09:50 Visit@Meiji Shrine
  • 4. 10:55 Travel∶Subway
  • 5. 11:20 Visit@Shibuya Scramble Crossing
  • 6. 11:45 Travel∶Subway
  • 7. 12:20 Visit@Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 8. 12:45 Lunch@Tsukiji Sushisei Annex
  • 9. 14:00 Travel∶Subway
  • 10. 14:40 Visit@Asakusa
  • 11. 15:50 Travel∶Subway
  • 12. 16:40 Disband@Hotel Tokyo

What Can a Private Tsukiji and Asakusa Day Tour in Tokyo Include? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests arrived in the lobby 20 minutes early. From the photo I had understood in advance that some in the group might need extra support, and since one of the guests was using a cane, I guided them while looking for elevators and escalators along the way.

One of the requested spots I had heard about in advance was Tsukiji. Normally Wednesday is a closed day, but thanks to a special schedule during the Golden Week holiday, Tsukiji Uogashi was also open, so I decided to take them there. The guests seemed particularly fond of sushi, so I think they enjoyed it, including lunch. Since there was no longer time to take them to the East Gardens, I later informed them that it would also be open the following day.

While strolling around Asakusa, the temperature rose and a short break became necessary, so we ended up going over the scheduled finish time. In the end, I saw them off at their accommodation before we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassSuidobashi Station～Meiji-jingumae Station900JPY
Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
Section 3Free PassShibuya Station～Tsukiji Station0JPY
Section 4Free PassTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
Section 5Free PassAsakusa Station～Suidobashi Station0JPY
Total900JPY

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.

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