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

  • 1.9:00 Meet @ Hotel Okura
  • 2.9:40 @ Shibuya Crossing
  • 3.10:20 @ Meiji Shrine
  • 4.11:30 Lunch @ Ippudo Harajuku
  • 5.12:10 @ Takeshita Street
  • 6:13:10 @ Ueno Tokyo National Museum
  • 7.14:30 @ Asakusa
  • 8.15:00 Dismiss @ Asakusa

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibuya, Harajuku, Ueno, and Asakusa

The guests visited Japan from North America. In Shibuya, they first purchased a Welcome Suica card and experienced the Scramble Crossing, then went to Meiji Shrine. They were delighted by how beautiful the forest of Meiji Shrine was. We were also able to see a first-visit blessing ceremony taking place. For lunch, they wanted ramen. Both of the guests said they loved spicy food, so they ordered the spiciest ramen and said it was very delicious. We walked along Takeshita Street and then headed to the National Museum in Ueno. They took an interest in Japanese art as well, saying that the kimono and folding screens were beautiful. Finally, we went to Senso-ji Temple and the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, and since they were going to join a sushi-making experience in Asakusa from 16:00, we parted ways there. There was hardly any rain, and the weather was relatively cool, making it a comfortable day.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainToranomon Hills~Shibuya330JPY
Section 2TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Ueno210JPY
Section 4TrainUeno~Asakusa180JPY
Total870JPY

Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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