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 Hotel Keisei Ueno-Ekimae
- 10:30 Tsukiji Hongwanji, Outer Market
- 11:30 Hamarikyu
- 12:30 Sensoji Temple
- 13:40 Lunch @ Torarin
- 15:00 Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza
- 16:00 Dismissal @ Ueno Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Hotel Keisei Ueno-Ekimae at 9:00, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Outer Market at 10:30, Hamarikyu at 11:30, Sensoji Temple at 12:30 and Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza at 15:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Ueno to Tsukiji by subway (180JPY); Shimbashi to Asakusa by subway (220JPY); Asakusa to Ueno-hirokoji by subway (180JPY); Ueno-matsuzakaya-mae to Nezu-jinja-iriguchi by bus (210JPY); Nippori to Ueno by train (150JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 940JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like for Guests Who Cannot Walk Long Distances? A Licensed Guide's Report
I guided a group visiting from North America. Since one of the guests could not walk long distances, we used elevators as much as possible, took a taxi from Tsukiji to Hamarikyu Gardens, and borrowed a wheelchair at Hamarikyu. On the way to Shimbashi Station, one of the guests missed the last step of a staircase and fell. Fortunately there were no injuries, and we continued on to Asakusa. After seeing Sensoji Temple, one of the guests had already walked 7,000 steps, so they decided to return to the hotel and I put them in a taxi. Afterward, at an izakaya, the remaining guests enjoyed draft beer and oyakodon, and were very satisfied. When ordering by QR code, I mistakenly ordered a large-size ginger ale, for which I apologized, but everyone laughed at how enormous it was. As an apology, I gave them a lemon candy at a kintaro-ame candy shop, and they liked the flavor. Since we finished ahead of schedule, we also visited Yanaka Ginza, which had not been part of the original plan, before heading back. I am scheduled to accompany the group again for half a day tomorrow.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Ueno～Tsukiji | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Shimbashi～Asakusa | 220JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Ueno-hirokoji | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Ueno-matsuzakaya-mae～Nezu-jinja-iriguchi | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Nippori～Ueno | 150JPY |
| Total | 940JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel Keisei Ueno-Ekimae, Tsukiji Hongwanji, Outer Market, Hamarikyu, Sensoji Temple and Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 940JPY per person across 5 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?
Takako 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!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
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Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.