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. 9:00 Meet at Conrad Tokyo
- 2. 9:25 Tsukiji Outer Market
- 3. 10:40 Tokyo Tower
- 4. 12:10 Shinjuku Gyoen
- 5. 13:15 lunch@Isetan Dining
- 6. 14:20 Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai
- 7. 14:40 Kabukicho
- 8. 15:00 Disband at Shinjuku Station
Title: What's a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Shinjuku
The guests were visitors from North America, staying in Tokyo for a short trip. Beforehand, they had requested the Tsukiji fish market, so I confirmed whether they wanted to visit the Tsukiji Outer Market or Toyosu Market, and since the Tsukiji Outer Market was fine, we began the tour. It was a morning visit and they were not hungry, but as they looked around they became interested and mentioned they might come back another day for breakfast. We went to Tokyo Tower by way of Zojoji Temple and visited both the Main Deck and the Top Deck. They were impressed by how much greenery there is in Tokyo. Since they enjoy walking and wanted to see as much as possible, I added extra stops, and we passed through Shiba Park on the way to the station. From Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station, we headed to the Sendagaya Gate of Shinjuku Gyoen. We visited the Japanese garden and made our way to the Shinjuku Gate. They were surprised that such a huge garden exists in the heart of the city. After that, we had lunch at Isetan. Following lunch, we went to Golden Gai by way of Hanazono Shrine. After visiting Kabukicho and Kabukicho Tower, we arrived at Shinjuku Station. Since they had another tour in the evening, I recommended visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Central Park until then, and we parted ways. It was a long walk of over 25,000 steps in total. I hope they enjoyed their short stay.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shimbashi～Tsukiji | 290JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tsukiji～Daimon | 290JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Daimon～National Stadium | 220JPY |
| Total | 800JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Miho Ozawa, and I’ve been working as a government licenced guide interpreter for six years in Tokyo. I live in east Tokyo with my family, including my three children, and I love art, gardens, photography and traveling.
It’s such a pleasure to explore this fascinating city Tokyo with you. There are so many things you can do, although sometimes it’s hard to choose what to do within a limited time. I would really appreciate if you could let me know what you would like to do or where you would like to visit in Tokyo. I would be happy to help you plan to make your trip a memorable one. I’m forward to hearing from you and meeting you soon!
Apr 18, 2026
CRM
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Day 1 Japan Meiji Shrine, Shibuya
Miho was an amazing tour guide.…
Apr 18, 2026
CRM
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Day 1 Japan Meiji Shrine, Shibuya
Miho was an amazing tour guide. She was able to give us a history lesson along with seeing the great sights of Japan. We chose 3 locations and she researched them for us. Taking this tour day one of our trip made getting around the subway system so much better as Miho showed us what to do. Old recommend this tour 100%. Ask for Miho!
Mar 31, 2026
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maaz06
Private Half Day tour with Government Licenced Guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our half day…
Mar 31, 2026
M
maaz06
Private Half Day tour with Government Licenced Guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our half day private tour with a Government Licenced guide was absolutely brilliant. Miho checked our ideas before the tour and created an itinerary to fit. Miho then adapted this tour as we went to match our needs. We saw a multitude of beautiful Cherry Blossons on the last half day in Japan. Miho helped us achieve our desire to see as many incredible Cherry Blossoms as was possible. She helped us at the end of the tour navigate our way back to our hotel with clear and decise directions on the public transport system. We thoroughly recommend this tour and Miho Ozawa as a guide.
Mar 31, 2026
Maria_A
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Brilliant half Day Private tour customized to see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms…
Mar 31, 2026
Maria_A
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Brilliant half Day Private tour customized to see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Our half day private tour with a Government Licenced guide was absolutely brilliant. Miho checked our ideas before the tour and created an itinerary to fit. Miho then adapted this tour as we went to match our needs. We saw a multitude of beautiful Cherry Blossons on the last half day in Japan. Miho helped us achieve our desire to see as many incredible Cherry Blossoms as was possible. She helped us at the end of the tour navigate our way back to our hotel with clear and decise directions on the public transport system. We thoroughly recommend this tour and Miho Ozawa as a guide.
Mar 31, 2026
Rick_G
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fun day out with Miho
We had a great time exploring the…
Mar 31, 2026
Rick_G
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fun day out with Miho
We had a great time exploring the city with Miho! She was very informative and a joy to walk the city with. She accommodated us with our itinerary and gave us great tips for our time in Tokyo. The full day flew by learning about Japanese history and Tokyo culture. She knows English very well and has a wealth of knowledge. She also took so many great pictures of us with the cherry blossom trees and suggested we visit certain locations that we hadn’t considered, which turned out to be highlights of our trip (Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, the Asakusa Observatory, and Inui Street). We could not recommend her enough!
We originally booked a tour with Mac but had to reschedule due to the weather. We want to make sure to include them in our praise?they were very responsive, flexible, and courteous before and during the rescheduling, and we’re sure we would have had a great time with them as well!
If you are going to be in Tokyo, we definitely recommend booking a full-day guided tour. You will learn a lot (and walk a lot!) and take home some great pictures!