Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Yanaka — Guide Rumi
September, 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.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:30 Meet up @ Hotel
- 9:00 Asakusa
- 10:30 Yanaka
- 12:00 Lunch @ Maisen
- 13:00 Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
- 14:40 Disband @ Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Tokyo began at 8:30, when the guide met the guests at @ Hotel, and finished at 14:40. The day ran to 6 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch @ Maisen at 12:00.
From there the group visited Asakusa at 9:00, Yanaka at 10:30 and Meiji Shrine & Harajuku at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Roppongi to Asakusa by subway (280JPY); Asakusa to Ueno by subway (180JPY); Ueno to Nippori by train (150JPY); Sendagi to Omotesando by subway (210JPY); Meiji-jingumae to Roppongi by subway (290JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 1,110JPY per person.
The guests came from North America. They had mentioned that since their home region is very hot, they would be fine with the heat in Tokyo, but they were surprised by how humid it was. They did not do any shopping, but they looked at Nakamise Street with great interest. Since they expressed a wish to visit places that are off the usual tourist path, we took our time exploring Tendaiji Temple and Yanaka Cemetery in the Yanaka area. The day before, they had eaten wagyu beef, and they mentioned that they did not care for sushi, so I took them to a tonkatsu restaurant, but they did not eat very much. I think fatigue had begun to set in. After that, we went to Harajuku and Meiji Shrine, and then I saw them off at their hotel.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Roppongi～Asakusa | 280JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Asakusa～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Ueno～Nippori | 150JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Sendagi～Omotesando | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Roppongi | 290JPY |
| Total | 1,110JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @ Hotel at 8:30, and the tour finished at @ Hotel at 14:40.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 8:30 to 14:40.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Asakusa, Yanaka and Meiji Shrine & Harajuku.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,110JPY per person across 5 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Rumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello,
I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
What interests you about Tokyo?
What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.
Sep 29, 2026
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Local tour guide Rumi took us on an efficient and enjoyable afternoon tour. Very much enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend the tour
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Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
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Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
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Our guide was Rumi Hosoya, and it was a real pleasure. She introduced us to Japaneese culture and was a very skilled guide, indeed.
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Rumi was a wonderful guide that provided a comprehensive overview and tour of the highlights of Tokyo, navigating the complex subway system with ease. It was a long day but well worth it!
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Had a great day
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K6328IFcarolinel
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Had a great day
Rumi was very knowledgeable and took us to major tourist attractions like Meiji Shrine Senso ji temple as well as Gina shopping district. She helped us navigate the confusing train and subway system