Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Family Private Tour in Tokyo from Shinagawa: A Licensed Guide's Report on Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Akihabara

The guests were a family from North America visiting Japan for the first time. They had requested an itinerary that would keep the younger members of the group entertained. Although the intense summer heat nearly overwhelmed one of the guests at one point, in the end everyone was able to enjoy all of the hands-on activities while taking precautions against heatstroke.

To avoid being overwhelmed by the heat at the very start of the tour, I explained the situation and we traveled by taxi from the Hotel in Shinagawa to Tokyo Tower, the stretch that would otherwise have involved the most walking. The guests arrived at Tokyo Tower full of excitement, and after enjoying the view, they stamped commemorative seals onto paper they had brought and made original personalized coins as souvenirs. At the Look Down Window, one of the guests was not frightened at all and even made a point of showing the adults how unafraid they were, lying down for a commemorative photo.

Coming down to Foot Town, we found that the family could try the boat race at an amusement park blending digital and real experiences such as VR/AR, e-sports, and board games, with one free ride available, so the whole group gave it a try. One of the guests was not able to wear the VR goggles but took part in a TV-game-style version instead, and everyone said it was fun.

At Tsukiji, the group sat at the counter at a sushi restaurant and ordered tuna and salmon nigiri. Two of the guests together polished off a full adult portion. After leaving the sushi restaurant, they also ordered fried shrimp and beef croquettes of their own accord and finished them all. According to one of the guests, the younger members were normally quite picky eaters, so it was surprising that they ate everything.

Saving dessert for Asakusa, we headed to Sensoji Temple. Along Nakamise Street, they enjoyed soft-serve ice cream, strawberry daifuku, and skewered strawberry candy. After visiting the temple, they tried goldfish scooping on the west approach. Unfortunately they did not manage to catch a single goldfish, but they enjoyed the first-time experience.

I was worried they might be quite tired, but the energy of the guests never ran out, and we headed to Akihabara as planned, where they got a few toys from the gashapon corner at a large electronics store. They also asked for other games and toys, but were gently reminded that they could not spend a lot of money all at once.

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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!