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
- 8:00 Meet guests at the hotel
- 8:50 Meiji Shrine
- 10:30 Shinjuku Gyoen
- 12:00 Asakusa Station, lunch
- 12:50 Culture Tourism Center, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple
- 14:00 Tour ends at Shimbashi Station
Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen, and Asakusa with a Licensed Guide
The guests were visitors from North America. At Daiba Station, I assisted them with purchasing a PASMO card, and we then took the Yurikamome line and the subway to visit Meiji Shrine. First, I gave an overview of Japanese history, explained the difference between shrines and temples, and described the significance of Meiji Shrine, then continued walking while weaving in various topics along the way. The guests were delighted by the atmosphere of Meiji Shrine surrounded by forest. At Shinjuku Gyoen, the next stop, they relaxed in the calm setting of the Japanese garden and then enjoyed a break at the tea house. After leaving the garden, we traveled from Sendagaya Station via JR and the subway to Asakusa, where they had beef cutlet for lunch and were very satisfied. Afterward, at the Culture Tourism Center, I explained the origins of Asakusa and its main buildings, and we passed through the Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street before praying at the main hall. We then took the subway to Shimbashi Station, where the tour concluded.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Odaiba～Shimbashi | 330JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Shimbashi～Meiji-jingumae | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Shinjuku-sanchome | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Sendagaya～Asakusabashi | 180JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Asakusabashi～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Section 6 | Subway | Asakusa～Shimbashi | 210JPY |
| Total | 1,260JPY | ||
I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
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We had an excellent time being guided by Shigeru. He was gracious and full of interesting information. Would definitely recommend. 😁