Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Title: What's a Private Family Day Tour of Tokyo Like With a Licensed Guide? A Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. This was the first visit to Japan for one of the group, while another had previously been to Yokohama. At the start of the tour, the group wanted to arrange train tickets for travel to a regional area, so we walked to Tokyo Station and I assisted them at the JR ticket office (Midori-no-Madoguchi). After visiting Kyoto and Osaka, they wanted to take a trip to Fuji-Q Highland, and hoped to travel there and back to Tokyo by bus. I also helped coordinate and arrange the use of the Narita Express (NEX) to connect smoothly with their return flight. As luck would have it, the ticket office on the Yaesu side was not crowded, and the staff kindly and patiently assisted us, so we were able to obtain all the tickets that could be issued at the counter, which gave the group great peace of mind. They were delighted, saying, "On my own, I would have wasted time standing in line at the Yaesu-side ticket office."

At Tsukiji, one of the group, who loves sushi, thoroughly enjoyed fatty tuna and salmon nigiri, but since another was not fond of fish, the two shared a wagyu beef skewer steak, which they found very delicious and satisfying. When I introduced takoyaki, one of the group hesitated and instead ordered ice cream, which they happily finished. Meanwhile, another spotted a curry bread nearby and was very satisfied, exclaiming, "This is so delicious!" One of the group loves dogs, and the Hachiko statue in Shibuya made a big impression, so they promptly bought a Hachiko plush toy as a souvenir at the tourist information center. They asked me how to say "Do you like dogs?" in Japanese, so I taught them the pronunciation of "Inu wa suki desu ka?" Throughout the tour, every time they looked at me, they repeated the phrase with an innocent expression, and each time I smiled and replied "Perfect!" In the end, I advised them to record it on their smartphone so they wouldn't forget, and they made the recording at a cafe in Meiji Jingu. They were very sincere and charming guests. Initially, after the tour they thought they might go to Tokyo Dome, so I explained how to get there from Tokyo Station, but their plans changed and they wanted to revisit the micro-pig cafe on Takeshita Street they had been to the day before, so we said goodbye in Shibuya.

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Tour Report by Noripy

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!