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 @ Blossom Hibiya
  • 2.9:20 @ Imperial Palace East Garden
  • 3.11:00 @ Tokyo Station
  • 4.11:10 @ Ueno Park
  • 5.12:10 Lunch @ Sushizanmai Ueno
  • 6.13:40 @ Meiji Shrine
  • 7.14:30 @ Shibuya
  • 8.15:00 Disband @ Blossom Hibiya

Title: What Can You See on a Private History Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. They were very energetic and full of life. Since they were interested in history and wished to avoid crowded places, we first went to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, where they felt very relaxed. Afterward, we visited Toshogu Shrine in Ueno Park, and as one of the guests enjoyed flowers, they also went into the dahlia garden. They loved sushi, so we enjoyed sushi at a sushi restaurant. As they were fans of a baseball team and there was a playoff game that day, they occasionally checked the results. They wanted to visit a shrine, so we went to Meiji Shrine, which they said was very beautiful. They wished to buy a kintsugi souvenir, so we went to a general goods store in Shibuya, purchased the souvenir, and returned to the Hotel. It was a very sunny day, and I believe the guests enjoyed themselves.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainHibiya~Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
Section 2TrainTokyo~Ueno170JPY
Section 3TrainUeno~Harajuku210JPY
Section 4TrainHarajuku~Shibuya150JPY
Section 5TrainShibuya~Hibiya180JPY
Total890JPY

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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