Tokyo in One Day: Nezu Shrine — Guide Takako
July, 2025
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
- 8:00 Hotel
- 8:20 Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, Outer Market, Namiyoke Shrine
- 10:10 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Senso-ji Temple, etc.
- 11:30 Lunch @ Hyugamaru
- 12:30 Yanaka Ginza, Isetatsu
- 13:20 Nezu Shrine
- 14:10 Dismissal @ Hibiya Station
Title: What's a Private Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Yanaka Food and Culture Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I guided a group visiting from North America. It was so hot that one might not want to go outside, and I was worried, but they said they were used to the heat and had prepared parasols, fans, and cooling wipes, and they stayed energetic until the end while staying well hydrated, which was a relief. Tsukiji was uncrowded on a weekday and some shops were closed, but the guests enjoyed tuna sushi, strawberries, strawberry daifuku, mitarashi dango, and grilled wagyu and sea urchin skewers. They shopped at almost every shop I introduced, including a tableware shop in Tsukiji, a wooden box shop, a bamboo craft shop in Yanaka, a paper shop, and a candy shop in Nezu, and enjoyed interacting with the shop staff. At a greengrocer in Yanaka they also bought cherries and peaches. They also bought necessities at a drugstore and a convenience store. For lunch we went to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, where they enjoyed flounder, inari sushi, tuna rolls, cucumber rolls, tempura horse mackerel, and edamame, though salmon roe was not to their taste. When we moved from Asakusa to Nippori by bus, they were delighted as it was their first time on a bus. Like many others, they liked the quiet atmosphere of Yanaka. They filmed videos here and there for the family they had left at home. They also showed interest in stories about history and buildings and asked questions. They told me they had a wonderful time, and we ended the tour reluctant to say goodbye.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Hibiya～Tsukiji | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tsukiji～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Tobu Asakusa Station Front (West Side) / Toei Bus～Nippori Station Front / Toei Bus | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Nezu～Hibiya | 180JPY |
| Total | 780JPY | ||
Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
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Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.