Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What Can You See on an Afternoon Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Shibuya, and Roppongi

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. On the day after this tour they planned to visit sites such as Meiji Shrine, and the following day they would board a cruise departing from the Port of Yokohama, traveling via Hokkaido toward Alaska, before finally taking a flight home to Europe from Seattle.

They had originally wished to visit the Imperial Palace, and since the tour began at 3:00 p.m., I planned to guide them before the East Gardens closed, so we first walked from the Hotel to the Imperial Palace East Gardens. The iris flowers were still in bloom, and they took commemorative photos with the flowers. After strolling through the East Gardens, we exited via Hirakawamon Gate and, on the way toward Takebashi Station on the Tozai Line, passed through the basement restaurant area of a building that houses a newspaper company, where there were decorations for the Tanabata festival. Beside them, many people had posted their wishes on overlapping paper strips. The guests showed interest, so I began explaining Tanabata. Among the strips, there was one with four large Chinese characters that carried a rather explicit personal meaning. Inwardly I found myself hoping I would not be asked about that particular one, when the guests pointed to exactly that strip and asked, "For example, what does the one written on this strip mean?" Since they had also photographed that very strip, I resolved that I could not deflect with a general explanation. When I translated it as it was, the guests found it hilarious and burst into loud laughter. It turned out well in the end.

They also greatly enjoyed the experience of actually crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and at dinner in Roppongi, though it was brief, they savored dishes such as grilled miso-marinated chicken. We could also see Tokyo Tower lit up in the distance from the Roppongi crossing. At the Hotel where I saw them off as the tour ended, the guests themselves requested that we take a commemorative photo together, so I asked a staff member at the Hotel to take a photo of us.

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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!