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. 10:00 Meet up @Grand Hyatt Tokyo
- 2. 10:10 @Roppongi Hills (viewing "Maman")
- 3. 10:30 @The National Art Center, Tokyo
- 4. 11:20 @Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 5. 12:00 @Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, inside the station building)
- 6. 12:50 @Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 7. 14:40 @Meiji Shrine, Omotesando
- 8. 15:30 @Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Pepper Parlor)
- 9. 16:20 Disband @Roppongi Station
Title: What's a Private Contemporary Art Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors currently based in Europe. One of them was visiting Japan for the first time, while another had visited Japan a few years earlier. After Tokyo, they planned to visit Kyoto and Naoshima as well. They had a strong interest in contemporary art. Right after the tour began, near their hotel, they took photographs in front of Louise Bourgeois's "Maman," installed in front of the Mori Tower at Roppongi Hills. When I mentioned that one reason the work is not fixed to the ground relates to earthquake countermeasures, they showed keen interest. They were also pleased when I introduced the National Art Center, Tokyo, because of its unique architecture. As for the Yayoi Kusama Museum, they had been interested but had not been able to secure a reservation. They also planned to visit an acquaintance's private gallery the following day, and when they asked me about its location, I looked at the address and found it happened to be near my own home, which made it easy to explain. Furthermore, when they asked me to recommend museums where they could view contemporary art in Tokyo, I recommended the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT), among others. Since they had eaten a substantial breakfast, they said they did not particularly need lunch, but as the temperature rose, I encouraged them to stay hydrated by buying bottled drinks from vending machines. The Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa was quite crowded, and gave the impression that it was not really to their taste. From Shibuya to Roppongi, we went via Nakameguro in order to explain the nearest station to the private gallery they planned to visit the next day. We got off at Roppongi Station heading toward their hotel, but since they wanted to stop by Tokyo Midtown Roppongi for shopping rather than going to Roppongi Hills, we parted ways at the station.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station～Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station | 700JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihombashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station～Hibiya Line Roppongi Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 700JPY | ||
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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.
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