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. 10:00 Meet at Hotel TOKYO STATION
- 2. 10:20 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
- 3. 12:00 Asakusa (Nakamise-dori, Senso-ji Temple)
- 4. 12:45 Lunch at Azuma
- 5. 14:00 Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street)
- 6. 15:10 Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing)
- 7. 16:10 Disband at Hotel TOKYO STATION
What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo's Main Sights? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest arrived in Japan a day early ahead of a conference starting the next day and wished to visit the main sights in the city, so I guided them to four classic spots. It was raining quite heavily when I left home, but fortunately the weather turned to intermittent rain, and we were able to cover the planned course without any major problems. The guest had almost no prior knowledge of Japan, so I explained basic topics in an easy-to-understand way, and they listened attentively and commented that they had learned a great deal. For lunch, the guest wanted something Japanese but did not have anything specific in mind, so I took them to a restaurant with a wide range of options. The tour ended by seeing the guest off at the hotel, but since they were going to travel to Chiba afterward, I guided them to the ticket gates at Tokyo Station and said goodbye. There seemed to be various surprises during the tour as well, and at the end the guest commented that they had come to like Japan very much and would definitely love to visit again.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Yakuendai～Tokyo | 650JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Otemachi～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Meiji-jingumae | 252JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shibuya～Tokyo | 208JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Tokyo～Yakuendai | 650JPY |
| Total | 2,116JPY | ||
Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
Nobu
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He showed us the hight lights of Tokyo and was very
helpfull with getting us a Suica card.
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide…
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide who showed us around our selected 4
destinations and their surroundings.
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide. It was a great introduction to Tokyo – a busy and vastly interesting city. We learned about Japanese history and toured some of the major sites including the Imperial gardens, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Nobu helped us get familiar with the subway system and explained some of Japanese cuisine. We greatly enjoyed our tour and recommend it to others!
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect start to our
Japan trip.