Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Zojoji, Hamarikyu, Tsukiji, Ginza, and Shibuya

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time, arriving from Europe, with one of them currently based in the Middle East. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they were scheduled to board a cruise touring various parts of Japan. Since they also planned to visit Kyoto, I decided to show them more of the distinctly Tokyo side of the city rather than focusing on temples and shrines. That said, I did guide them to Zojoji Temple, whose Sangedatsumon gate is currently under restoration and covered, so it cannot be passed through, but it is also a place once visited by King Charles III of the United Kingdom during his time as Crown Prince, so I introduced it together with Tokyo Tower. At Azabudai Hills, we only saw the entrance, but I introduced teamLab, which is highly popular as a contemporary attraction. At Hamarikyu, I explained the vast daimyo garden, the tidal pond, and the duck hunting grounds. By coincidence, it happened to be the season when the pine buds are tended, and a gardener was offering explanations. The guests listened attentively to my interpretation and looked with great interest at the actual pine buds. For the sushi lunch in Tsukiji, I arranged counter seats so they could watch the sushi chef prepare the sushi right in front of them. Of course, there are sushi restaurants in London as well, but they were delighted that this was their first time eating sushi at a counter. After lunch, I introduced the Kabukiza Theatre and we walked through Ginza toward the Imperial Palace. As it was a holiday afternoon, the main Ginza street was a pedestrian paradise, and they seemed to enjoy that atmosphere as well. We walked at a relaxed pace, but since they had arrived in Japan the day before, jet lag set in and they grew tired toward the end of the tour. We skipped the originally planned Meiji Shrine, and after experiencing crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing on foot, we headed toward the Hotel. One of the guests plans to write an essay about this trip to Japan and took many photographs. It also came up in conversation that one of the guests and I happened to be the same age, which added a sense of closeness, and thanks to their broad international experience, the conversation never lapsed and covered a wide range of topics. Although we were tired, it was a truly fulfilling tour.

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Tour Report by Noripy

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!