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. 12:00 Meet up ＠Hotel New Takanawa
- 2. 12:30 ＠Ginza (4-chome intersection, Kyukyodo)
- 3. 13:00 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 13:30 ＠Tokyo Station (station square, Marunouchi-side station building)
- 5. 14:00 ＠Imperial Palace East Gardens
- 6. 15:00 ＠Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Nintendo in PARCO)
- 7. 16:00 ＠Meiji Shrine
- 8. 16:40 ＠Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 9. 17:30 ＠Shinjuku (Isetan basement food hall, Godzilla Head)
- 10. 18:00 Dismissal ＠Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho
Title: What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like After Arriving by Cruise Ship at Yokohama? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They mentioned that they have been traveling to various places around the world. They toured different parts of Japan by cruise ship, arriving at Yokohama Port for sightseeing in Tokyo. The day before, they had already visited Senso-ji Temple, Hama-rikyu Gardens, and Tsukiji Market on their own. On the morning of the tour, because they were unable to check into their hotel, they contacted me asking to move the start time earlier to avoid wasting time, so we began at noon, one hour ahead of schedule. Since it started to drizzle around the time the tour ended, being able to start earlier turned out to be a good thing. At the Ninomaru Garden in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the irises had begun to bloom, and the guests were delighted with the beautiful Japanese garden. They took many photos. In Shinjuku, to introduce a distinctly Japanese scene, I guided them to the basement food floor of Isetan department store, where they looked at the products with great interest. Next, they took photos at the Godzilla Head that I showed them, and afterward, since they wanted to see a bar district, I guided them to "Omoide Yokocho," where we parted ways. They also did some shopping, and at Kyukyodo in Ginza, which I introduced to them, they bought a greeting card featuring an uchiwa fan. Regarding Nintendo, which the guests had requested, I guided them to the Nintendo store inside PARCO when we visited Shibuya, where they purchased souvenirs.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shinagawa Station～Yurakucho Station | 170JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Takebashi Station～Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Shibuya Station～Harajuku Station | 150JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Shinjuku-sanchome Station | 180JPY |
| Total | 890JPY | ||
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.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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It was a GREAT TOUR with Noripy! With a family of many different ages and walking levels this was fantastic. We were picked up from our cruise in Yokohama and dropped off at Haneda airport. We had about 10 hours before our flight and it went flawlessly.
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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Lovely experience. My guide was an absolutely adorable lady who managed to fit all the iconic Tokyo spots into my 6-hour tour without anything feeling rushed. She was knowledgeable, organised, and genuinely kind. Toward the end she even helped me with some shopping, which I really appreciated. A wonderful introduction to Tokyo and a guide I’d happily recommend….
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!