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

  • 1.8:30 Meet up @ the b Hotel
  • 2.8:50 @ Tokyo Station
  • 3.9:10 @ East Gardens
  • 4.10:30 @ Tsukiji
  • 5.11:40 @ Asakusa
  • 6.12:30 Lunch @ Tempura Akimitsu Asakusa
  • 7.13:40 @ Ginza
  • 8.14:30 Disband @ the b Hotel

What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tokyo Station, the East Gardens, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ginza

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. One of them could walk but moved slowly, so I took extra care on large streets and when boarding and getting off trains, while the other loved walking and moved at a quick pace. Since the guests wished to complete the procedures for their JR Pass, we first went to Tokyo Station, and after finishing the paperwork, we headed to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. They seemed to especially love how beautiful the gardens were. At Tsukiji, they purchased fruit, along with nail clippers and miso-flavored peanuts as souvenirs. After that, we made our way to Asakusa. The guests mentioned their faith, and they said the main hall and the other buildings were wonderful. As one of the guests preferred a meatless meal, we went to a tempura restaurant. It was delicious, though it was quite a large amount. We then guided them to shops in Ginza, the locations of department stores, and a nearby supermarket, before returning to the Hotel. We were fortunate that it hardly rained, and the tour ended without any trouble.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShimbashi~Tokyo150JPY
Section 2TrainOtemachi (Tokyo)~Tsukiji180JPY
Section 3TrainTsukiji~Asakusa210JPY
Section 4TrainAsakusa~Ginza210JPY
Total750JPY

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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