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.

Tour Itinerary

  • 10:00 Meet up @ Takadanobaba Livemax
  • 10:30 Meiji Shrine
  • 11:30 Harajuku (Takeshita Street & Ramen Lunch)
  • 14:00 Asakusa
  • 16:00 Takadanobaba

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Over the course of the day the route took in Meiji Shrine at 10:30, Harajuku (Takeshita Street & Ramen Lunch) at 11:30, Asakusa at 14:00 and Takadanobaba at 16:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Takadanobaba to Harajuku by train (167JPY); Meiji-jingumae to Asakusa by subway (252JPY); Asakusa to Takadanobaba by subway (252JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 671JPY per person.

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The guests were a group visiting from North America. They enjoyed exploring Harajuku, visiting a character goods shop and a guitar store. For lunch they requested ramen, so we went to a ramen restaurant in front of Harajuku Station, which was very well received. Since we arrived before noon, we were able to get in without waiting in line. We had also planned to visit Tsukiji Market, but because we spent more time in Harajuku, we skipped Tsukiji and went to Asakusa instead. Despite the rain, they were amazed by the crowds, and they were delighted to enjoy melon bread and strawberry daifuku.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainTakadanobaba~Harajuku167JPY
Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Asakusa252JPY
Section 3SubwayAsakusa~Takadanobaba252JPY
Total671JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Meiji Shrine, Harajuku (Takeshita Street & Ramen Lunch), Asakusa and Takadanobaba.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 671JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Rumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.

Hello,
I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
What interests you about Tokyo?
What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.

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