Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were a group visiting Japan. At Shimbashi Station, which was near the Hotel, they purchased a combined one-day pass for the Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro, and we traveled by subway.

Just before the tour, we received a request to change Meiji Shrine, which had been listed as a desired spot, to Takeshita Street. Originally we had planned to visit the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and Meiji Shrine in the morning, but with this change I decided to take the group to Asakusa first. This decision seemed to work out quite well. Around the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, many shops were already open by around 10:00, so the guests were able to enjoy shopping from early in the day. They had mentioned being interested in the Tsukiji market but not fond of raw fish, so I chose the Uogashi Shokudo as the lunch venue, since it offers not only seafood but also chicken dishes and pastries, and this time as well the guests seemed satisfied with menu items such as teriyaki chicken and a mixed fry.

Since one of the guests appeared to be having trouble deciding on a souvenir, on Takeshita Street I took the group even to a tucked-away shop that I usually skip, and in the end they seemed to find their favorite character goods, which was a relief. At the end, I saw the group off to the Hotel before we parted ways.

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Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.