Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for Cruise Ship Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from Europe on their first trip to Japan, traveling as a group. They had already toured various parts of Japan by cruise ship, including Hiroshima, Osaka, Kanazawa, and Aomori, with Tokyo being their final sightseeing destination. They did not visit Kyoto, but in Kanazawa they had taken part in a tea ceremony performed by a woman in traditional Japanese kimono, and they kindly showed me a video of it. When I met them and asked about their preferred destinations, one of the guests was not feeling fully well after catching a cold, and they wished to avoid waiting in long lines for sightseeing in the heat, so I planned a relaxed itinerary without trying to do too much. After visiting the Imperial Palace, I guided them, as requested, to a sushi lunch at Tsukiji and then to Ginza. At Tsukiji we had lunch at a sushi restaurant, but there was an incident in which something like a cellophane cover was found mixed into the salad. The guests said they did not mind and ate it as it was, but as a guide I informed the restaurant of the situation. A sushi chef then came to the table to apologize, and it was decided that the salad would not be charged. The guests enjoyed the sushi lunch, including a tempura appetizer. After that, the focus was mainly on shopping. First, one of the guests, who liked matcha, purchased matcha at the Tsukiji branch of Jugetsudo. After one of the guests had coffee at the Tully's in the basement of Kobikicho near the Kabukiza Theater, in Ginza one of the guests purchased three pairs of shoes at Onitsuka Tiger and a very high-end brand wristwatch at GINZA SIX. They mentioned that back home there is a 19% consumption tax, so buying in Japan was much cheaper for them. They planned to return to the cruise ship for a while and then come back to Ginza in the evening, so to make it easy for them, I explained how to access it by taking the Yurikamome Line from Shimbashi, and we said goodbye at the Shimbashi Station of the Yurikamome Line.

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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!