Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Jim

What Can You See on a Rainy-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fukagawa, Asakusa, and Shibuya

Because it was raining, I took the guests to the indoor Fukagawa Edo Museum, where they were very satisfied to experience the daily life of ordinary people during the Edo period. We went up into the traditional houses on display, and I explained each one. The guests were interested in the toilets in the Japanese houses. When I explained that street-stall sushi, soba, and tempura were the fast food of that era, they were very surprised. The Fukagawa Edo Museum also displays photographs and related items of the sumo grand champion Taiho, so when I explained about sumo, the guests said they would really love to see it and would like to come back during a sumo tournament.

Since some of the guests love anime, and especially Studio Ghibli, on the way from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa to Asakusa I took them to the Donguri Republic store in Skytree Town during our transfer at Oshiage, and they were delighted.

After that, we visited Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, and since it was just around lunchtime, I took them to the ramen they had requested, which they treated me to. They really liked the ramen. Next we went to Harajuku, strolled along Takeshita Street, and then I took them to Kiddy Land on Omotesando, as some of the guests love Hello Kitty. Finally, I took them from Harajuku to Shibuya, where we visited the Hachiko statue, the Shibuya crossing, and the Pokemon Center.

The guests were very pleased, so I believe they were satisfied.

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Tour Report by JIM

Hello, my name is Hajime Shimizu. Please call me Jim.
I was born in Kobe and spent my university years in Kyoto, a city steeped in history and tradition.
With a passion for marathon running and photography, I’ve traveled the world capturing its beauty through my lens. What I truly enjoy, however, is welcoming distinguished guests like yourself to Japan, ensuring that your experience is both luxurious and unforgettable.
I look forward to offering you a curated and bespoke journey through the wonders of Japan.
See you soon.
Hajime (Jim) Shimizu