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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:20 Meet up @ Hotel Kyobashi
- 2. 9:50 @ Meiji Jingu
- 3. 11:30 @ Imperial Palace East Gardens
- 4. 13:20 Lunch @ Santei
- 5. 14:20 @ Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
- 6. 15:50 Disband @ Ueno Station
Title: What Is a Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa
We started from the hotel ten minutes ahead of schedule. Meiji Shrine, our first stop, happened to be holding its spring grand festival, so the guests were able to catch a glimpse of the kagura dance near the main hall, which they were delighted by. We then moved on to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, where the guests were impressed by the massive stone walls of the former Edo Castle. Along the way, one of the guests became tired, so we took a ten-minute rest on a bench in the Ninomaru Garden. After arriving in Asakusa, since tempura had been requested for lunch, I took the guests to Sandaikin next to Kaminarimon. After a leisurely lunch break of about an hour, we strolled around Asakusa. Since one of the guests wanted to buy a kanzashi hair ornament, I took the group to a specialty kanzashi shop near Nakamise Street. Having found a kanzashi they liked, the guest was in high spirits. Although we had planned to part ways at Asakusa Station, the guests asked me to ride the train with them partway, so we boarded the Ginza Line together, went as far as Ueno Station, and there I got off and said goodbye.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Kyobashi～Meiji-jingumae | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Meiji-jingumae～Otemachi | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Otemachi～Asakusa | 290JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Asakusa～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Total | 890JPY | ||
Hello! My name is Tak. I am a government licensed guide interpreter since March 2017. I specialize mainly in Tokyo and Kawagoe/Saitama area. I have an extensive overseas experience, starting with my study abroad in the U.S. and continuing with expatriate experiences in both U.S. and Asia. I enjoy interacting and communicating with people from overseas, so I would be happy to use my knowledge and experience to help foreign guests enjoy Japanese culture, history, rich nature, and delicious food. I look forward to guiding you in creating wonderful memories of your time in Japan.
Sep 30, 2026
ChelseaEE
Highly recommend Tak with Japan Guide Agency in Tokyo!
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Sep 30, 2026
ChelseaEE
Highly recommend Tak with Japan Guide Agency in Tokyo!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Tak was an excellent tour guide! He was punctual, had excellent communication and was thoughtful and accommodating. We greatly appreciated his range of knowledge and ability to explain local customs and history. He showed us how to use the subway and chose an excellent place for lunch. We were very glad we chose a tour in Tokyo to go to the Tsukiji Outer (Fish) Market, Meiji Jingu Shrine and Sensoji Temple. Tak made the whole tour very comfortable, informative, and entertaining. We highly recommend him and Japan Guide Agency!
Sep 7, 2026
Discover11698023496
Tak was an excellent guide for our our first trip to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day…
Sep 7, 2026
Discover11698023496
Tak was an excellent guide for our our first trip to Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We booked our first time 6 hour tour with Tak. He was an excellent guide and very personable. We learned so much history, and he showed us so much of Tokyo as we went from place to place via the subway. He met us at our hotel, and at the end of the tour he led us to the subway and made sure we were on the correct line with careful instructions as to how to get back to our hotel. Before the tour he emailed us with suggestions as to how we could spend the day. He was open to any input we had. During the tour if we wanted to stop to see a site for a longer period of time he was always open to our wishes. We learned a lot and really enjoyed his company. He is an excellent guide.
May 30, 2026
JamesL_S
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tak was great.
Tak our guide was wonderful. If you could get…
May 30, 2026
JamesL_S
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tak was great.
Tak our guide was wonderful. If you could get him as your guide, you would be very lucky.
He took us to a number of interesting areas of the city. He was very patient with us and got
us to the places we wanted to go.
May 24, 2026
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Tokyo Guided Tour
Tak was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable on all…
May 24, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Guided Tour
Tak was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable on all the sites of Tokyo. I would highly
recommend him as your guide.