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 up @ hotel MONday Haneda Airport
- 2. 10:30 @ Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, matcha break @ "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
- 3. 11:30 @ Tokyo Station (Nihonbashi, Yaesu Exit, Midori no Madoguchi ticket office, Marunouchi side station building, station front plaza)
- 4. 12:30 Lunch @ Suju Dining (inside Shin-Marunouchi Building)
- 5. 13:45 @ Imperial Palace (Main Gate, Nijubashi Bridge)
- 6. 14:30 @ Meiji Shrine
- 7. 15:30 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
- 8. 16:00 @ Tokyo Tower
- 9. 16:45 @ Shinagawa
- 10. 17:00 Disband @ Shinagawa Station Konan Exit
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like Before Heading to Okinawa? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America, coming to Japan for the first time. They planned to sightsee in Tokyo before a work-related event in Okinawa and to visit Kyoto afterward. When I checked on their condition the day before the tour, it turned out that the hotel they had booked online was not near Narita Airport as they had expected, but rather located near Haneda Airport. After arriving at Shinagawa from Narita by the N'EX, they seemed to have had considerable difficulty transferring to the Keikyu Line and reaching the hotel. However, having spent several days in Asia beforehand, they were not affected by jet lag, so we were able to begin the tour smoothly.
The guests appeared to enjoy all of the places we visited. When we visited Asakusa, they asked detailed and repeated questions about the difference between "Buddhism" and "Shinto." At the Japanese restaurant where we had lunch, they highly praised Japanese cuisine as being healthy and wonderful. They mentioned that there are Japanese restaurants in North America as well, but they were amazed by the excellent taste and high quality of the lunch this time. Thanks to their high level of satisfaction, our conversation flowed easily, and we enjoyed discussing a wide range of topics, comparing Japan and North America on subjects such as political systems and social issues. The guests had experience hosting Japanese exchange students through a homestay program, and through that exchange they said they had learned the concept of "hara hachi bu" (eating until eighty percent full). Including that idea, they spoke about the healthy eating habits of Japanese people.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Keikyu Line, Otorii Station～Keikyu Line, Sengakuji Station | 280JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Toei Asakusa Line, Sengakuji Station～Toei Asakusa Line, Asakusa Station | 900JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Asakusa Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Nihonbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nijubashimae Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae Station～Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyu Toyoko Line, Shibuya Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Kamiyacho Station | 0JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Toei Mita Line, Onarimon Station～Toei Asakusa Line, Sengakuji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 8 | Train | Keikyu Line, Sengakuji Station～Keikyu Line, Shinagawa Station | 150JPY |
| Total | 1,330JPY | ||
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.
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