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
- 9:00 the B Ginza meet up
- Ginza Chuo-dori
- 9:45 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple Nakamise
- 10:30 Nezu Shrine Snake Road Yanaka Ginza
- 12:00 Lunch @Yabu Soba
- 13:30 Meiji Shrine Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 15:00 Shibuya Crossing Hachiko
- 15:20 Disband at Shibuya Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Tokyo began at 9:00, when the guide met the guests at B Ginza meet up, and finished at 15:20. The day ran to 6 hours and 20 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch @Yabu Soba at 12:00.
From there the group visited Asakusa Senso-ji Temple Nakamise at 9:45, Nezu Shrine Snake Road Yanaka Ginza at 10:30, Meiji Shrine Harajuku Takeshita Street at 13:30 and Shibuya Crossing Hachiko at 15:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Ginza to Asakusa by subway (209JPY); Sendagi to Meiji-jingumae by subway (252JPY); Jingumae 6-chome to Shibuya Station West Exit by bus (210JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 671JPY per person.
Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Ginza, Asakusa, Yanesen, Harajuku, and Shibuya
The guests were a group visiting Japan, and the tour proceeded in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We visited Ginza Chuo-dori, Asakusa, the Yanesen area, Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street, and finished at Shibuya Crossing. I believe the guests enjoyed exploring many of Tokyo's popular spots. The guests loved fashion and were very interested in vintage items, so Takeshita Street was a favorite. For lunch, since the soba restaurant we usually use was closed, I quickly picked a soba shop in Sendagi instead. It had a strong local atmosphere and was full of local customers, with our group being the only international visitors there. To our pleasant surprise, they even had an English menu, and it was very well received.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Ginza～Asakusa | 209JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sendagi～Meiji-jingumae | 252JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Jingumae 6-chome～Shibuya Station West Exit | 210JPY |
| Total | 671JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at B Ginza meet up at 9:00, and the tour finished at Shibuya Station at 15:20.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours and 20 minutes in total, from 9:00 to 15:20.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Asakusa Senso-ji Temple Nakamise, Nezu Shrine Snake Road Yanaka Ginza, Meiji Shrine Harajuku Takeshita Street and Shibuya Crossing Hachiko .
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 671JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Hiromi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello. My name is Hiromi Murata. Sometimes called Minnie.
I work as an interpreter guide in Tokyo, Nikko, Nagasaki, etc.
I was born in Nagasaki, graduated from a university in Tokyo, and had overseas experience due to my husband’s work.
In the United States, I lived in Connecticut and California for a total of 10 years.
Especifically, in California, I completed a course on teaching English as a second language at UCI Extension.
My motto is to be a fun guide.
I’m interested in art, architecture, gardens, etc.
I also like Japanese culture and have experience in tea ceremony, kendo, calligraphy, and flower arrangements.
Japan is a country with beautiful nature and history. The town is clean and full of delicious food.
I would like to help guests create fun memories in Japan.
Sincerely,
Hiromi
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Our tour guide Hirome was wonderful with lots of energy. She was so incredibly organized and made sure that our tour was customized to our disires. We visited the atomic bomb museum of course, went to the Peace Park, Chinatown and the Glover Garden. She recommended a fantastic Japanese restaurant for lunch as well which we really enjoyed. Overall a great experience.
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Arriving in Nagasaki on a cruise we met our guide, Hiromi, and driver, Maehata, at the terminal exit. We were a group of four with one person disabled and needing a mobility scooter. This was no problem for Hiromi and Maehata and they did everything possible to ensure we had a smooth and seamless tour. We visited the Atomic Bomb Museum, Peace park, Chinatown, Urakami Cathedral, Nabekammuriyama lookout and Glover Gardens. Hiromi had organised lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant and even bought us a special beef dish as an extra. Maehata provided us with water, snacks and a special tea drink and his Toyota Alphard was luxurious and perfect for our group. Hiromi’s passion for Nagasaki was evident and we all enjoyed our day immensely!
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