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 Meeting point: ANA InterContinental Tokyo
  • 2. 9:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 3. 11:15 Lunch @ Asakusa (Owariya)
  • 4. 12:15 Senso-ji Temple and surrounding area
  • 5. 14:00 Imperial Palace

What Is a Private Tour in Japan Like After a Cruise Delay? A Licensed Guide's Report

This tour was for a guest whose cruise had been delayed due to a typhoon, resulting in a schedule change, and the itinerary carried over from the one originally planned. The day before the tour, I received word that part of the group was not feeling well, so on the day the tour was conducted for just one of the guests.

Since it was for a guest, I matched their pace and conducted the tour slowly and comfortably. The guest expressed fresh surprise and delight at the things we saw and ate, and in many moments showed curiosity by asking things like "how do you say this in Japanese." It became a happy day that gave me a strong sense of the joy of being a guide.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayTameike-Sanno~Tsukiji180JPY
Section 2SubwayTsukiji~Asakusa290JPY
Section 3SubwayAsakusa~Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
Total650JPY

Hello, my name is Yui, and I am a licensed tour guide interpreter.

I mainly guide visitors in and around Tokyo, where you can experience both the excitement of modern city life and the charm of traditional culture. Japan is a country where history and the present exist side by side, and this unique balance makes every visit full of discoveries. I believe there is always something that will capture your heart, whether it is food, fashion, history, or daily life in Tokyo.

Since I also work as a Japanese language teacher, I can help you learn a few simple phrases during the tour if you are interested. Using Japanese to greet or chat with locals will surely make your trip even more enjoyable and memorable.

I hope you will take home wonderful memories, and I sincerely wish you enjoy your stay in Japan.

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